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Alphabet Seeks Defense Deal to Bring Gemini AI Into Secure Military Systems

By  |  April 16, 2026

Alphabet’s Google is negotiating a potential agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense that would allow the military to use its Gemini artificial intelligence models in classified settings, according to Reuters, citing a report from The Information published Thursday.

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    The discussions center on a contract that would permit the Pentagon to deploy Google’s AI systems for all lawful uses, per Reuters. The report, based on two individuals with direct knowledge of the talks, indicates that the agreement could significantly expand the role of advanced AI within U.S. defense operations.

    As part of the negotiations, Google has proposed specific contractual safeguards aimed at limiting how its technology can be used. According to Reuters, the company is seeking to include language that would prohibit the use of its AI for domestic mass surveillance or for autonomous weapons without appropriate human oversight. These provisions reflect ongoing concerns within the tech industry about the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in military contexts.

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    Neither Alphabet Inc. nor the Pentagon immediately responded to requests for comment, Reuters reported.

    If finalized, the deal would mark a notable step in strengthening Alphabet’s relationship with the U.S. government. It comes at a time when federal agencies are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their operations in an effort to cut costs and accelerate administrative processes, according to Reuters.

    Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered that the Department of Defense be renamed the “Department of War,” a proposal that would require approval from Congress before it can take effect, per Reuters.

    Source: Reuters