Claude Used in Iran Strike Despite Ban, Highlighting AI's Role in Modern Warfare
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The US military reportedly used Anthropic's Claude AI to inform intelligence, select targets, and run battlefield simulations during a large US-Israel strike on Iran, even as Donald Trump had ordered agencies to stop using Claude hours earlier. Anthropic’s terms prohibit violent or weapons-related uses, complicating a rapid withdrawal, while the Pentagon signaled a transition window of up to six months. In the meantime, OpenAI has moved to supply tools for use within its classified network.
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