AI makes it "easier than ever" for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say

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Experts warn that artificial intelligence is making it simpler for adversaries to target the U.S. military. According to a recent report from Anthropic, an Iran-linked adversary utilized Claude AI to attempt identifying U.S. naval positions and develop targeting recommendations. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten covers this development.

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Anthropic released a report last week indicating that Iran-linked adversaries used the Claude AI chatbot to identify U.S. naval positions and recommend targeting options. CBS News reports that terror groups in both the Middle East and Africa have attempted to use Claude AI for developing weapons and planning attacks, according to Anthropic’s findings. Rep. Jay Obernolte, co-chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, plans to enhance oversight to address these security concerns.

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