"The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for any lawful government purpose, putting it alongside OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI, which also have deals to supply AI models for classified use."
"The contract includes language stating, the parties agree that the AI System is not intended for, and should not be used for, domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without appropriate human oversight and control."
"Google's agreement requires it to help in adjusting the company's AI safety settings and filters at the government's request, according to the Information report."
Google has entered into an agreement with the US Pentagon to utilize its artificial intelligence models for classified purposes. This deal aligns Google with other tech companies like OpenAI and xAI, which have similar contracts. The Pentagon's agreement allows the use of Google's AI for lawful government activities, while also requiring adjustments to AI safety settings at the government's request. The contract emphasizes that the AI should not be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without human oversight, although it does not grant Google control over government decisions.
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