Google signs classified Pentagon AI deal but exits $100 million drone swarm program — report claims employees revolted over ethical fears, delivered letter to CEO Pichai
2026-04-29 · r/technology
Google quietly signs a classified Pentagon AI deal while simultaneously pulling out of a $100 million drone swarm program after thousands of employees revolted and delivered a letter to CEO Pichai over ethical concerns. Nothing says 'Don't Be Evil' like doing military AI deals in secret while publicly pretending you care about ethics. At least the drones got a conscience — shame it was borrowed from the staff.