# Google has inked a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense.

*genai · news · 2026-04-28 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Google has signed a deal allowing Pentagon use of its AI models for classified government work.
- Google's contract includes safeguards against use for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
- Google must adjust its AI safety settings and filters at the government's request under the agreement.
- Google does not have veto power over lawful government decision-making regarding AI use.

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

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