Google and Pentagon Discuss Secret AI Deal
Google, part of Alphabet, is talking with the US Department of Defense (Pentagon). They are discussing a deal. This deal would let the Pentagon use Google's AI models. These models are called Gemini AI. The AI could be used in secret government places. This news comes from The Information. They heard it from two sources.
The two sides are talking about an agreement. It would let the Pentagon use Google's AI tools. They could use them for many legal tasks. Google wants to add rules to the contract. These rules would stop certain uses. They do not want their AI used for mass spying. They also do not want it used for weapons. Weapons that act without humans should not be used. This needs human checks. Reuters reported this from The Information.
A Pentagon official said something. The Pentagon will keep using new AI. They will use it with strong industry partners. This will happen at all levels. The official did not confirm talks with Google. But they said they want to use AI more.
A deal with the Pentagon is big for Alphabet. It can help them work more with the government. The US is trying hard to use AI more. This can save money. It can also make office work faster. The President asked the Pentagon to change its name. It would become the 'War Department'. Congress needs to approve this name change.