Google to provide AI models to Pentagon for classified work
The Pentagon reached an agreement with Google that would allow the department to use the company’s AI models for “any lawful governmental purpose,” a Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, told The Hill on Tuesday. The two parties signed a contract, the official said. A Google spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill that it is “proud to be part of a broad consortium of AI labs and technology and cloud companies providing AI services and infrastructure in support of national security.” The Pentagon’s press office declined to comment.
- ▪The Pentagon reached an agreement with Google that would allow the department to use the company’s AI models for “any lawful governmental purpose,” a Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, told T
- ▪The two parties signed a contract, the official said.
- ▪A Google spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill that it is “proud to be part of a broad consortium of AI labs and technology and cloud companies providing AI services and infrastructure in support of national security.” The Pentagon’s
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- ▪ Google allows Pentagon to use its AI in classified military work — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Google agrees to provide AI systems for classified Pentagon work — All News
- ▪ Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon — Hacker News (Front Page)
- ▪ Google inks deal allowing Pentagon to use AI models for classified work — Japan Times
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Defense Google to provide AI models to Pentagon for classified work Comments: by Filip Timotija and Miranda Nazzaro - 04/28/26 3:00 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Filip Timotija and Miranda Nazzaro - 04/28/26 3:00 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Google has signed a deal with the Pentagon to provide its artificial intelligence (AI) models for classified work, despite concerns raised by hundreds of employees this week over the terms. The Pentagon reached an agreement with Google that would allow the department to use the company’s AI models for “any lawful governmental purpose,” a Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, told The Hill on Tuesday. The two parties signed a contract, the official said.
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