
A viral video has sparked international debate after claiming that an artificial intelligence system known as Claude may have played a role in a targeting incident that struck a school in Iran, prompting the Pentagon to launch a formal investigation into military AI use.
The Pentagon has acknowledged it is investigating the role of AI technologies in the incident, including the possible involvement of Claude, developed by Anthropic. The controversy has intensified scrutiny over how advanced AI tools are being used in military decision-making, with officials declining to confirm specific details about the systems involved.