US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran | US-Israel war on Iran News
US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran | US-Israel war on Iran News
Publish Date: 2026-03-11 11:33:00
Source Domain: www.aljazeera.com
- Admiral Brad Cooper of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed that AI tools are being used by US soldiers to process large amounts of data quickly, aiding in faster and more informed decision-making.
- Human decision-makers will always make the final calls on deploying weapons and when to engage the enemy.
- Growing concerns are highlighted over the rising civilian casualties amidst increasing use of AI by militaries, specifically mentioned in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
- The bombing of a school in southern Iran resulted in over 170 fatalities, mostly children, sparking calls for an independent investigation.
- The US and Israel’s offensive against Iran since February 28 has killed more than 1,250 people, severely damaging civilian infrastructure including healthcare facilities and residential buildings.
- There is a notable rivalry between the Pentagon and Anthropic, a tech firm former Pentagon contract holder, due to restrictions on autonomous weapon use and mass surveillance by AI systems.
- The US administration is determined to utilize technological advancements for military operations and has vowed to dominate in any technological contest.