Google Tells Staff It 'Proudly' Works With the US Military
Google doubled down on its Pentagon partnership, signing a new AI deal with the Department of Defense.
Google isn't backing down from its military ties — it's leaning in. The company sent an internal memo to employees declaring it "proudly" partners with the US military and has no plans to stop.
The message comes as some Google staffers continue to push back against the company's Department of Defense contracts. Employee opposition to military work at Google has been a recurring flashpoint, but leadership is clearly drawing a line.
The timing is notable. Google inked a fresh artificial intelligence deal with the Pentagon on Monday, signaling the company sees defense as a growth lane for its AI capabilities.
The memo's tone — unapologetic and direct — marks a sharp contrast from the internal hand-wringing that defined Google's earlier military AI controversies. The message to dissenting employees is clear: this is the direction, get on board.