Google expands Pentagon access to AI after Anthropic rejection

Google has granted the US Department of Defense access to its artificial intelligence for covert networks, essentially allowing all legal uses, according to multiple news reports.

This deal follows Anthropic A popular position against the Trump administration After the model maker refused to grant the Ministry of Defense the same conditions. The Pentagon wanted unrestricted use of AI, while Anthropic wanted guardrails to prevent AI from being used for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Because Anthropic rejected these use cases, the Defense Department labeled the model’s maker a “supply chain risk” — a designation usually reserved for foreign adversaries. Anthropic and the Department of Defense are now embroiled in a lawsuit A judge last month issued an injunction for Anthropic Against classification during the course of the case.

Google represents the third AI company trying to turn Anthropic’s loss into its own gain. OpenAI immediately signed a deal With the Ministry of Defence, As did xAI. Google’s agreement includes some language saying it does not intend to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. The Wall Street Journal reportedwhich is similar to the contract language with OpenAI. But it is unclear whether these provisions are legally binding or enforceable, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Google entered into this deal despite having 950 of its employees signed on Open letter It is asked to follow Anthropic’s example and not sell AI to the Department of Defense without similar guardrails. Google did not respond to a request for comment.