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:
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.