Google, the company once known for including “Don’t be evil” in its code of conduct, just changed its corporate rules to allow the development of artificial intelligence for weaponry. The Mountain View tech giant updated its AI Principles webpage between January 30 and Feb.

Google’s updated AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue weapons and surveillance.

After Google scrubbed wording that promised not to use AI for weapons, some staffers slammed the decision in the company's internal message board.