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Google Signs Pentagon AI Deal Despite Employee Backlash (gizmodo.com)
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Despite employees urging Google not to move forward, the tech giant has reportedly signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) allowing its AI models to be used for classified work.

According to The Information, citing a source familiar with the matter, the agreement gives the DoD the ability to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose.”

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[-] devolution@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

And the Calcutta pick me strikes again.

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