# Google has granted the U.S. Department of Defense access to its AI for classified networks.

*genai · news · 2026-04-28 · TechCrunch*

## Key points

- Google has granted the U.S. DoD access to its AI for classified networks with wide use.
- Anthropic refused similar DoD terms, leading the Pentagon to label it a 'supply-chain risk.'
- A judge recently granted Anthropic an injunction against the DoD's supply-chain risk designation.
- Google's contract discourages use for surveillance or autonomous weapons, but enforceability is unclear.
- OpenAI and xAI also signed unrestricted AI deals with the Department of Defense following Anthropic's refusal.

**Companies:** Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI
**Countries:** United States

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