The U.S. military is deploying AI to accelerate targeting decisions in potential Iran operations. But ethicists say this isn't about strategy—it's about dodging responsibility when things inevitably go sideways.
The Pentagon is using Anthropic's Claude to make military decisions that could cost lives. The question isn't whether AI works—it's whether we should trust it with a trigger.
Anthropic's Claude isn't just writing emails anymore. It's reportedly orchestrating military strikes. As AI companies slide deeper into defense contracts, the line between software vendor and weapons manufacturer has become impossible to ignore.
Public agencies are betting billions on AI to run schools, housing programs, and welfare systems. But most state legislatures have no idea what they're actually signing up for.