Under Google's warm embrace, robot maker reduces dependence on military

July 19, 2014

A company acquired by Google that develops robots for the U.S. military appears to have greatly reduced its dependence on government funding, suggesting a reluctance on Google’s part to align itself too closely with military projects. When Google acquired Boston Dynamics last December, some questioned whether the firm’s military focus conflicted with Google’s pledge of “don’t be evil” and the virtuous image it nurtures for itself. “Google search and destroy,” quipped the U.K.’s Independent newspaper. “The internet giant (motto: ‘Don’t be evil’) has bought a pioneer of scary robot animals. Can its ethics survive?”To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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