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Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at company event in Mountain View, California, in May 2024. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

Google workers petition CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon

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Hundreds of Google employees urged CEO Sundar Pichai to prevent the Pentagon from using Google's AI for classified work, citing concerns over potential misuse. This follows Anthropic's similar request, which led to its exclusion from Pentagon contracts. The letter highlights fears of AI being used for lethal weapons and surveillance, referencing Google's past military contracts and recent negotiations with the Pentagon.

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