"Google signed a deal with the Pentagon to allow its Gemini AI to be used by the U.S. military for 'any lawful purpose,' despite significant internal opposition from employees."
"Close to 600 employees signed an open letter opposing the deal, with one research scientist expressing shame over the situation and highlighting the difficulty of organizing internal dissent."
"Following an employee rebellion in 2018, Google has implemented measures to limit internal activism, making it harder for employees to organize against management decisions."
"Iran has threatened to attack any U.S. ship in the Strait of Hormuz, responding to President Trump's announcement that the American Navy would escort ships through the area."
Google has entered into a contract with the Pentagon to utilize its Gemini AI for lawful military purposes, despite opposition from nearly 600 employees. The internal dissent echoes a previous employee rebellion in 2018, which led to stricter controls on in-office activism. The management appears determined to proceed with the deal, indicating a shift in how internal resistance is managed. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Iran threatens U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. promise to escort vessels.
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