Google tells software engineers that they need permission to…

Google has implemented strict new guidelines requiring its software engineers to obtain approval before using external AI coding assistants, as the tech giant pushes employees to embrace its internal artificial intelligence tools instead, according to a Business Insider report.The directive came in a June email from Google engineering vice president Megan Kacholia, who told staff they must use only internal AI models for coding work. Engineers wanting to use third-party AI tools for non-coding tasks also need management sign-off first, sources familiar with the guidelines told Business Insider.

The policy reflects Google’s broader strategy to boost employee productivity through AI adoption while maintaining control over sensitive internal information.