Project Maven stories

May 5, 2026

Google Employees Protest Pentagon AI Deal Despite Company Support

Hundreds of Google employees sent an open letter to leadership opposing the Pentagon AI contract, warning of military AI's potential for unethical uses. Google leadership responded that it is 'proud' to work with the Pentagon, marking a shift from the 2018 Project Maven controversy.

May 5, 20263 sources

Apr 26, 2026

US Military Strikes Over 1,000 Targets in Iran Using AI-Powered Targeting

In the first 24 hours of an assault on Iran, the US military struck more than 1,000 targets using AI-powered systems developed from Project Maven, nearly double the scale of the Iraq 'shock and awe' attack.

Apr 26, 20261 source