US Military Used Anthropic AI in Iran Strike Despite Trump Ban: Report

The US military, specifically US Central Command (CENTCOM), reportedly utilized Anthropic’s Claude AI model for operational support, including intelligence analysis and battlefield simulations, during a major air strike on Iran. This occurred just hours after the Trump administration instructed federal agencies to halt use of Anthropic’s systems, citing security risks after contract talks failed. Anthropic had refused to grant unrestricted military use of its AI for all lawful scenarios, with CEO Dario Amodei stating the company opposes uses like mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, citing ethical boundaries. Despite the directive, Claude remained integrated into military workflows, highlighting the deep embedding of advanced AI in defense operations. The Pentagon is now reportedly aligning with OpenAI as a replacement provider for classified networks.

(Source：Cointelegraph)