Project Maven
An AI project launched by the United States Department of Defense in 2017 to apply machine learning to drone imagery analysis and reduce the workload of intelligence analysts. Google provided the TensorFlow framework and engineering support, then exited after its contract expired in 2019 following employee protests.
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Google provided the TensorFlow framework and some engineering support for Project Maven.
Project Maven is a military project that uses AI to analyze drone imagery.
The 2018 Google employee protest over Project Maven ultimately forced Google to withdraw from the project to develop an AI image analysis system for Pentagon drones.
In 2018, Google employees launched a global strike over the Project Maven initiative and mishandling of executive sexual harassment incidents, with more than 20,000 employees participating.
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Google provided the TensorFlow framework and some engineering support for Project Maven.
50%UnverifiedProject Maven is a military project that uses AI to analyze drone imagery.
50%UnverifiedThe 2018 Google employee protest over Project Maven ultimately forced Google to withdraw from the project to develop an AI image analysis system for Pentagon drones.
50%UnverifiedIn 2018, Google employees launched a global strike over the Project Maven initiative and mishandling of executive sexual harassment incidents, with more than 20,000 employees participating.
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