Pentagon signs agreement to deploy Google Gemini AI on classified military networks
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 29
Pentagon signs agreement to deploy Google Gemini AI on classified military networks
13 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 29
The deal allows the Defense Department to use Google’s advanced Gemini AI systems for classified operations, following similar agreements with OpenAI and xAI.
While contract details remain undisclosed, Google joins a consortium of AI firms supporting U.S. national security, amid ongoing employee concerns about military AI use and ethical safeguards.
The Pentagon’s push for AI integration has sparked controversy, particularly regarding surveillance and autonomous weapons, with previous disputes involving Anthropic and OpenAI over contract guardrails and lawful use provisions.
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