US EditionUS military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran
The U.S. military used AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude and Palantir’s Maven to target 1,000 sites in 24 hours during Iran strikes while keeping human approval for attacks.
- Since February 28, the U.S. military has used Anthropic's Claude within Palantir's Maven system for real-time targeting and prioritization in Iran and Venezuela.
- Decision-Support systems sift vast intelligence and speed planning, and Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said AI helps process data in seconds while commanders retain final decisions.
- The Washington Post reported the military struck 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours, aided by AI-enabled workflows, using platforms like MQ‑9 Reaper and Hermes 900.
- Lawmakers including Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D‑Mich., urged scrutiny as concerns rise over how humans vet AI intelligence, while Rep. Jill Tokuda, D‑Hawaii, called for a full, impartial review.
- Experts warned about automation bias and cited the 1988 Aegis cruiser incident and 1999 Chinese embassy strike as cautionary precedents, after the Defense Department labeled Anthropic a national security threat last week.
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A defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions
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