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, public AI ethics policy removes its promise that it won’t use the technology to pursue applications for weapons and surveillance.

Google employees are reportedly up in arms over management’s decision to walk back a promise not to use artificial intelligence technology to develop weaponry and surveillance tools. The search giant’s decision to revise its AI ethical guidelines,