Congress Stalls on Military AI as Google and Pentagon Strike Deal
As U.S. Congress remains deadlocked on military AI regulation, Google signs an AI partnership with the Pentagon, while military AI startup Scout AI raises $100 million.
Australia Moves to Tax Meta, Google and TikTok to Fund Newsrooms
The Australian government is proposing a revenue-based levy on major tech platforms including Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund local newsrooms, building on its pioneering role in digital news regulation.
Google Grants Pentagon Access to AI on Classified Networks After Anthropic's Refusal
Google allows the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI technology on classified networks, becoming the second major AI company to partner with the Pentagon after OpenAI.
Google and Pentagon Reach Deal for 'Any Lawful' Use of AI in Classified Environments
Google and the Pentagon have reportedly agreed on a deal allowing the military to use Google AI tools for ‘any lawful’ purpose in classified environments, sparking internal employee opposition.
Google Clears Pentagon to Use AI Tools in Classified Settings
Google officially approves Pentagon use of its AI platforms for handling classified information, marking a significant shift in the tech giant’s relationship with the military.
Over 600 Google Employees Sign Letter Demanding CEO Pichai Reject Pentagon Classified AI Work
More than 600 Google employees, including over 20 DeepMind executives, have signed a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified military purposes.
Google Announces First AI Campus Outside US in South Korea
Google plans to build its first AI campus outside the United States in South Korea, signing a cooperation agreement with the Korean government in a landmark move for Asian AI infrastructure investment.
OpenAI Ends Microsoft Exclusivity, Turns to Amazon and Google as MSFT Stock Drops Over 5%
OpenAI has terminated its exclusive cloud services agreement with Microsoft, establishing new partnerships with Amazon AWS and Google Cloud, reshaping the AI industry landscape as Microsoft shares fall over 5%.
Google Announces Up to $40 Billion Investment in Anthropic, AI Arms Race Intensifies
Google announces it will invest up to $40 billion in cash and compute resources into Anthropic, further cementing strategic partnership in AI.