US could use Claude AI against Iran

The US could use AI in an operation against Iran

According to The Wall Street Journal, Anthropic's tools, including Claude AI, could have been used in recent US strikes on Iran.

The publication notes that this happened only a few hours after US President Donald Trump announced restrictions on government contractors' cooperation with Anthropic.

The essence of the conflict

According to the WSJ, the tension was caused by the issue of the US government's access to AI capabilities.

Trump said that no contractor or partner working with the US military should do business with Anthropic.

At the same time, according to the publication, the US could still use the company's tools in a subsequent operation.

What is known about the role of AI

Specific details of Claude's use have not been disclosed. There has also been no public confirmation from the Pentagon or Anthropic on the extent or nature of the technology's use.

Earlier, the media reported that AI tools can be used to analyse intelligence, plan operations, and process large amounts of information.

Context.

The reports came amid unprecedented escalation between the US, Israel and Iran.

Experts note that the role of artificial intelligence in modern military operations is growing rapidly, but the level of its actual involvement often remains classified.