Google in talks with the Pentagon to secure classified AI deal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAlphabet’s Google is negotiating a deal with the Defense Department that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI model in classified settings, The Information reported Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.<\/p>\n
According to the report, the two sides are discussing an agreement that would allow the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for all lawful uses.<\/p>\n
The report reported that during negotiations, Google proposed additional language in its contract with the department to prevent its AI from being used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without proper human control.<\/p>\n
The Pentagon will continue to deploy frontier AI capabilities through strong industry partnerships at all classification levels, a Pentagon official said, without confirming any conversations with Google.<\/p>\n
A deal with the Pentagon will help Alphabet expand its government relationships, while the US is aggressively incorporating artificial intelligence into its processes to reduce costs and speed up administrative tasks.<\/p>\n
US President Donald Trump has ordered the department to change its name to the Department of War, a change that would require action by Congress.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n