AI BriefingGoogle Signs AI Contract with US Department of Defense
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Google has reportedly signed a secret contract allowing the US Department of Defense to use its AI models.
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According to a report by The Information, Google has entered into a secret contract allowing the US Department of Defense to use its AI models for legitimate government purposes.
The contract language reportedly includes restrictions barring the use of domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without 'appropriate human oversight,' but states that Google has no right to veto legitimate government operational decisions.
- Google will also support adjustments to AI safety settings and filters at the government's request.
- The agreement is reported to be a modification of an existing government contract.
- Google has joined the ranks of major Big Tech companies, alongside OpenAI and xAI, that have signed secret AI contracts.
- Anthropic was reportedly excluded after refusing demands to remove guardrails related to weapons and surveillance.
- Google stated that it is part of a consortium providing AI services and infrastructure to support national security.
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