Pentagon AI head ‘confirms’ Google deal with an ‘appreciation note

 The Pentagon is significantly expanding its use of Google’s Gemini AI, with its AI chief confirming substantial efficiency gains saving thousands of man-hours weekly. This move follows a fallout with Anthropic over supply chain risks. While diversifying AI partnerships, the DOD is embracing Gemini for modern warfare, despite internal pushback at Google. The Pentagon is significantly expanding its use of Google’s Gemini AI, with its AI chief confirming substantial efficiency gains saving thousands of man-hours weekly. This move follows a fallout with Anthropic over supply chain risks. While diversifying AI partnerships, the DOD is embracing Gemini for modern warfare, despite internal pushback at Google.