"The work that Google is doing in China," he told senators, "is indirectly benefiting the Chinese military." We watch with great concern when industry partners work in China knowing that there is that indirect benefit. and frankly indirect may not be a correct characterization of how it really is, it's more of a direct benefit to the Chinese military." Hawley tweeted a video of General Dunford's statement, writing: "Must watch video: Joint Chiefs Chairman says Google refuses to work with US military but provides “direct benefit” to China’s military." Ironically, Google's headline AI defense withdrawal could be more complicated than it seems.

Source: Forbes March 16, 2019 08:14 UTC