That statement makes sense in the context of the article. People on the project objected to it's being used in a weapon platform. If I build a self driving car

That statement makes sense in the context of the article. People on the project objected to it's being used in a weapon platform. If I build a self driving car and you attach an auto-targeting turret to it you've forced my work into a weapon platform even if I didn't turn the wrench attaching the turret.