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Google's updated Pentagon deal uses Gemini for 'any lawful government ...
Amid opposition from employees, Google has signed a deal with the Pentagon which will allow the US government to use the company’s AI for “any lawful” purpose. Reported by The Information, Google’s deal with the US Department of Defense will allow Pentagon workers to use Gemini AI models for classified work, so long as those are considered “lawful.” The report explains: The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose,” according to the person—echoing language that has been controversial in other AI company discussions with the Pentagon. Google had already struck a deal to allow Gemini to be used on unclassified government data, but the move to classified data is controversial. As The Information notes, “more than 600” Google employees signed a letter urging CEO Sundar Pichai to reject the agreement, “arguing that refusing classified work is the only way to ensure Google’s AI isn’t misused.” The expansion to classified data is part of an amendment to the existing deal. In a statement, Google says: We are proud to be part of a broad consortium of leading AI labs and technology and cloud companies providing AI services and infrastructure in support of national security. We remain committed to the private and public sector consensus that AI should not be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weaponry without appropriate human oversight. Notably, the agreement requires that Google will “assist in adjusting its AI safety settings and filters at the government’s request.” While Google has some guidelines around how its AI should not be used, as mentioned in the company’s statement, the report brings out that Google does not have “any right to control or veto lawful government operational decision-making.” More on Gemini: Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers now get higher AI Studio limits Notebooks are now available for free Gemini app users Gemini app using Personal Intelligence, Photos for tailored Nano Banana generation Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
Google AI Completely Sides With Pentagon. Gemini Will Be Used for 'Any ...
TradingKey - According to reports from The Information, Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing the Pentagon to use Google AI for 'any lawful government purpose.' This marks Google joining OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI as technology companies that have entered into classified AI usage agreements with the Pentagon.The agreement requires Google to assist in adjusting its AI safety settings and filters based on government requests, and the flexibility of this provision is reportedly greater than that of the agreement reached between OpenAI and the Pentagon in February.Google’s Military Pivot: From Project Maven to Classified Pentagon ContractsGoogle's signing of this agreement marks a major shift in its relationship with the U.S. military. In 2018, Google employees successfully pressured the company to abandon the Department of Defense's Project Maven, an initiative designed to integrate AI into drone warfare.However, following its business transformation in recent years, Google seeks to rebuild its military division, not only gradually repairing its relationship with the government but also competing with Amazon (AMZN) AWS and Microsoft (MSFT) for defense cloud contracts. Prior to signing this deal, Google had already entered into an AI collaboration agreement with the DoD for unclassified uses as early as 2024.In addition, Google is refining its AI usage principles to pave the way for government contracts. In early 2025, Google removed provisions that explicitly barred the use of AI for weaponry and surveillance, a move viewed as creating more room for potential defense collaboration.Why Google is Chasing $6 Billion in Government AI and Cloud RevenueOn the eve of the agreement's signing, more than 600 Google employees signed a joint letter to the CEO demanding the rejection of the deal, arguing it was the only way to ensure Google's AI is not misused. However, unlike the 2018 employee opposition to Project Maven, this collective letter proved ineffective, perhaps demonstrating Google's determination to rebuild its defense and military business.Google established its Public Sector division in 2022 under Google Cloud. The division aims to penetrate the government market, particularly by taking on business from U.S. federal and state governments. According to internal Google data, its goal is to add approximately $6 billion in contract value between 2025 and 2027, which remains a small-scale business relative to...
Google Pentagon AI Deal Expands Into Classified Work - WinBuzzer
Google's potential Pentagon AI deal has raised the prospect of Gemini entering classified work, deepening defense ties as employee opposition returns.
Google Signs Classified Pentagon AI Deal | IASPOINT
The Pentagon had signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with Anthropic, OpenAI and Google in 2025 for AI-related work. The contract includes a clause stating that the AI system is not intended for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons, including target selection, without appropriate human oversight and control.
