"Google's AI Ethics Watchdog Split Sparks Controversy"
Google's internal AI ethics watchdog, the Responsible Innovation team (RESIN), has undergone restructuring and lost its leader, Jen Gennai, raising concerns among employees about the company's commitment to responsible AI development. The team, responsible for reviewing internal projects for compatibility with Google's AI principles, has been split into two, with some members transferred to the trust and safety division. Google spokesperson Brian Gabriel insists that the restructuring signals the company's commitment to responsible AI development, but details about how AI principles reviews will be handled in the future remain unclear.