Google sent ‘clear message’ to employees worried about Pentagon deals: We are ‘leaning more’ into …

Google has now sent a ‘clear message’ to its employees who are worried about its growing ties to the US Department of Defense. According to a report by Business Insider, Google informed its employees that the company is confident its work aligns with its AI principles and is “leaning more” into national security contracts. At a Google DeepMind Townhall, the staff asked how partnerships with the Pentagon and Boston Dynamics fit within the AI policies of the company. Tom Lue, VP of global affairs at DeepMind, told employees that Google has a ‘robust process’ to review use cases, ensuring protections around safety, responsibility and privacy. He further reminded the staff that Google has updated its AI principles in 2025, removing a previous pledge not to use its technology for weapons or surveillance.