Introduction The US Department of Defense has signed deals with Google, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks. This move has sparked controversy and pushback from employees, who are concerned about th…

The Deals The deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors. Google, in particular, has faced internal backlash over its decision to provide AI tools to the Pentagon. Over 600 Googl…

Context and History This is not the first time Google has faced controversy over its involvement in military AI projects. In 2018, the company faced an internal revolt over its participation in Project Maven, a Pentag…

Technical Mechanics and Regulatory Implications The deals between the Pentagon and AI vendors like Google and OpenAI have significant technical and regulatory implications. The use of AI in military applications raise…