Google is in negotiations with the US Department of Defense over a deal that would see its Gemini artificial intelligence models deployed in classified military environments, according to a report by the Information citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
What is on the table
The proposed agreement would permit the Pentagon to use Google’s AI technology for all lawful purposes, according to the report. However, Google has sought to include additional contractual language during negotiations that would bar its models from being used for domestic mass surveillance or for autonomous weapons systems operating without meaningful human oversight.
A Pentagon official confirmed that the department intended to continue embedding advanced AI capabilities through commercial partnerships across all classification levels, though declined to confirm any specific discussions with Google. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters.
Why the deal matters for both sides
For Alphabet, an agreement with the Defense Department would deepen its relationship with the federal government at a time when the US is moving aggressively to integrate AI across its operations, with the aim of cutting costs and accelerating administrative processes.
The reported talks come as President Donald Trump has ordered the department to be renamed the Department of War — a change that would require congressional approval.
