Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal
TechCrunch AI Julie Bort April 28, 2026

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# Google and the Pentagon's AI Deal Google has agreed to let the U.S. Department of Defense use its AI technology after Anthropic (a competing AI company) declined to do so. Anthropic's refusal was specifically about preventing their AI from being used for domestic surveillance of Americans and creating autonomous weapons systems. This means Google is now taking on work that another major AI company decided was too ethically risky.
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department.
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