A defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions

A Defense Department official suggests that the US military could use AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Grok, to prioritize and recommend targets for strikes, which would then be vetted by humans. This approach could potentially accelerate the targeting process. The use of generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Claude is a new addition to the military's existing Maven initiative, which has been using older AI technology for targeting decisions since 2017. The Pentagon has faced scrutiny over recent strikes, including one on an Iranian school, prompting increased public attention on the military's use of AI in operations.