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April 18, 2026

Google is reportedly in talks to let the Pentagon use Gemini in classified settings.

The company is apparently reversing course in its approach to military dealings. Google currently has a contract that allows the DOD to use Gemini for “all lawful purposes,” but only in unclassified settings. According to The Information:

Google is reportedly in talks to let the Pentagon use Gemini in classified settings.

TL;DR

  • Google is in talks to allow the Pentagon to use Gemini in classified settings.
  • This represents a potential change in Google's approach to military contracts.
  • Currently, Google's contract with the DOD permits Gemini's use only in unclassified settings for "all lawful purposes."
  • The new contract language may resemble terms from OpenAI's agreement with the Pentagon.
  • OpenAI's prior contract allowed for "all lawful purposes," potentially enabling uses not explicitly stated as precluded.

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