# The Pentagon and Google have reached an agreement for the Defense Department to use the tech company's powerful Gemini AI systems on classified networks.

*genai · news · 2026-04-29 · NBC10 Boston*

## Key points

- The Pentagon and Google agreed to deploy Gemini AI systems on classified Defense Department networks.
- Google’s contract covers any lawful Pentagon use, but it's unclear if it limits surveillance or lethal weapons.
- Anthropic was labeled a national security risk after refusing to guarantee broad AI use for the Defense Department.
- OpenAI altered its Pentagon contract to explicitly prohibit intentional use for domestic surveillance of Americans.
- Contracts with top AI companies remain private, making oversight of surveillance restrictions difficult.

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

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