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Google Signs Pentagon AI Deal Despite Employee Backlash (gizmodo.com)

submitted 1 day ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Despite employees urging Google not to move forward, the tech giant has reportedly signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) allowing its AI models to be used for classified work.

According to The Information, citing a source familiar with the matter, the agreement gives the DoD the ability to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose.”

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[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Yeah i was thinking "oh nooo not employee backlash, what are they gonna doooo"...

Just fucking chop the fascists head off with a machete, because that actually works.
Fair warning though, this is probably illegal in your state ^^

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

Just fucking chop the fascists head off with a machete

in minecraft, you surely mean!