Google reportedly signed a contract with the U.S. Pentagon to provide artificial intelligence models for classified military operations. The agreement permits the Pentagon to utilize Google’s AI for any lawful government purpose. Google must assist in adjusting AI safety settings at the government's request.
The deal aligns Google with other major AI laboratories providing models for classified defense use. This partnership addresses a sensitive history of employee opposition to military contracts within the company.
The contract specifies that the AI system is not intended for autonomous weapons without appropriate human oversight.