Monday
March 23
2026

Analysis: Black-Box AI and Cheap Drones are Outpacing Global Rules of War

By Rina Chandran

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has brought artificial intelligence and the technology behind unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, into sharp focus. The U.S. military is using the most advanced AI it has ever used in warfare, with Anthropic’s Claude AI reported to be assessing intelligence, identifying targets, and simulating battle scenarios, even as the Pentagon said it would terminate its contract with the company over a disagreement about its use.

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artificial intelligence, human rights, public policy, regulations