Google reportedly signs classified AI deal with US Pentagon
Google has reportedly signed a classified AI deal with the US Pentagon, allowing the military to use its AI models for various government purposes. This agreement has sparked significant employee opposition within the company, with over 600 workers expressing concerns about the ethical implications of such technology. Despite these concerns, Google maintains that it supports responsible use of AI in national security contexts.
- ▪Google's agreement with the Pentagon allows the military to use its AI for any lawful government purpose.
- ▪The contract includes provisions to prevent the use of AI for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without human oversight.
- ▪More than 600 Google employees signed an open letter expressing their concerns about the ethical implications of the deal.
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A Google logo is displayed outside an office building on 12 December 2025 in San Diego, California. Photograph: Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA Google logo is displayed outside an office building on 12 December 2025 in San Diego, California. Photograph: Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesGoogleGoogle reportedly signs classified AI deal with US PentagonTech company is latest Silicon Valley firm to sign agreement with US military despite widespread employee oppositionSanya Mansoor and agenciesTue 28 Apr 2026 12.57 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 13.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGoogle has reportedly signed a deal with the US Pentagon to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work.
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