Alphabet's Google has joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense, allowing its artificial intelligence models to be used for classified work, The Information reported Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.?

The agreement allows the Pentagon to use ?Google's AI ?for "any lawful government purpose¡±, the report added, putting it alongside OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI, which also have to supply AI models for classified use.

Classified networks are used to handle a wide range of sensitive work, including mission planning and weapons targeting.?