Google Signs Deal to Allow AI in Classified Military Work (1)

Google has reached an agreement with the US Defense Department to allow its artificial intelligence systems to be used for classified military work, according to a Pentagon official, a deal that came together as researchers at the company protested against it.

The deal was signed at 4 p.m. on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

A spokesperson for Alphabet Inc.’s Google told Bloomberg News that the company had amended its contract with the Pentagon. While many details of the deal remain unclear, the spokesperson said it included providing the Pentagon with API access, giving the agency ...