STORY: Alphabet's Google has reportedly joined a list of tech firms to sign a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense.It's to use its AI models for classified work.The Information reported the deal on Tuesday (April 28), citing a person familiar with the matter.It added the agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose”.And puts it alongside OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI, which also have deals to supply AI models for classified use.Classified networks are used to handle a wide range of sensitive work.They include mission planning and weapons targeting.Reuters couldn't verify the report.The Pentagon signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with major AI labs last year, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.Reuters had earlier reported the Pentagon wanted top AI companies to make their tools available on classified networks without the standard restrictions they apply to users.The Information reported Google's agreement requires it to help in ...