Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon: The Information

Alphabet’s Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose”, the report added, putting it alongside OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, which also have deals to supply AI models for classified ‌use.

Classified networks are ⁠used to ⁠handle a wide range of sensitive work, including mission planning and weapons targeting.