Google has struck a deal with the Pentagon to allow its artificial intelligence models to be used on classified government systems, expanding from previous non-classified military applications. This move has triggered opposition from over 600 Google employees who fear the AI could be used for harmful military purposes without sufficient oversight, potentially damaging Google's reputation. Google insists the AI will not be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without human control, but the agreement also states the company cannot veto lawful government decisions. This deal places Google alongside OpenAI and xAI in providing AI for classified military use, amid ongoing internal and external controversies over ethical concerns in AI and military collaborations.
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