Google Employees Speak Out Against Use of Artificial Intelligence by U.S. Department of War

In an open letter, Google employees working on artificial intelligence (AI) projects expressed concerns about the company's ongoing discussions with the U.S. Department of War, arguing that the technology is not suitable for "classified workloads." The letter urged CEO Sundar Pichai not to allow the company's AI tools to be used by the Department of War in classified settings. "We feel that our proximity to this technology creates a responsibility to highlight and prevent its most unethical and dangerous uses," the letter read. "Therefore, we ask you to refuse to make our AI systems available for classified workloads."

The employees stated that they want to see AI benefit humanity and not be used in "inhumane or extremely harmful ways." As people working directly with AI, they noted that these systems "do make mistakes."

Reports indicate that "the Department of War is seeking to preserve all flexibility in defense and not be limited by warnings from the technology's creators against powering weapons with unreliable AI. Google's agreement requires it to help in adjusting the company's AI safety settings and filters at the government's request."

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Volume 56 Number 5 - May 2026

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