The Google logo during the CERAWeek energy conference 2026 in Houston, Texas, on March 24. A reported agreement between Google and the U.S. Department of Defense requires the tech giant to help adjust its AI safety settings and filters at the government's request. | REUTERS 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. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.…