Gone are the days when employee threats of resignations and a petition signed by thousands were enough to sway Google’s position. Google has agreed to allow its Gemini AI models to be used inside the U.S. military’s classified networks for “any lawful purpose", and employees tell Fortune the leverage that once allowed technology workers to influence significant sway over the company’s policies has eroded. Though close to 600 employees signed an open letter opposing the deal, Google seems to be doubling down on its controversial deal with the Pentagon, telling staff in a memo that it “proudly” works with the U.S. military and plans to continue to do so. Read more: https://fortune.com/2026/05/04/google-employee-backlash-pentagon-ai-contract-power-waned-since-project-maven/ submitted by /u/fortune
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