Alphabet Inc. updated its existing contract with the Department of Defense to permit use of its AI models for classified government tasks and any lawful government purpose, according to The Information.
The expansion reflects how AI is becoming integrated into national security infrastructure, positioning Google's technology for high-stakes, real-world government applications.
The move has created internal tension: hundreds of Alphabet employees recently urged CEO Sundar Pichai to block use of the company's AI in classified military work. This tension follows the Pentagon's decision to drop Anthropic from a similar arrangement after Anthropic sought restrictions.
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