Last week, we had reported the formation of the Google ethics board for artificial intelligence (AI).
Unfortunately, it would seem, the move has backfired with lots of criticism against those appointed to the Board. Now, an exclusive report by the Vox has said Google has decided to dissolve the Board, facing criticism.
The news report said thousands of Google employees had signed a petition calling for the removal of one board member, Heritage Foundation president Kay Coles James, over her comments about trans people and her organization’s skepticism of climate change. Meanwhile, the inclusion of drone company CEO Dyan Gibbens reopened old divisions in the company over the use of the company’s AI for military applications. Another member had also resigned.
To read the news report, click here.