Google’s new Pentagon deal widens AI’s role in war to 'any lawful government purpose'

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• Google is reportedly in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its AI models in classified environments
• This is a major shift in Google's stance on working with the military
• AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are already navigating military partnerships for their AI models

Google and the U.S. Department of Defense are exploring ways to deploy the company's most advanced AI models inside classified military environments, according to a report from The Information. The arrangement marks a milestone in Google's relationship with the Pentagon and thawing relations between AI developers and national security organizations.