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Google told staff worried about Pentagon AI deals that the company is 'leaning more' into national security contracts (www.businessinsider.com)
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  • In an internal all-hands, Google DeepMind leaders addressed staff concerns about Pentagon work.
  • Leaders said there was a "robust process" to ensure the contracts align with Google's AI principles.
  • At the same time, leaders said Google was pursuing more contracts in areas like cybersecurity and biosecurity.
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[โ€“] UnspecificGravity@piefed.social 8 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Remember what we've been saying since Google started? If they aren't charging you then you aren't the customer, your the product.

What do you think they are selling to the Pentagon?

[โ€“] HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 2 points 6 hours ago

What do you think they are selling to the Pentagon?

Well, since google told me that they really care about my privacy and think its very important to keep things secret and safe... I assume they are selling Care Bears? Banana smoothies?