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US military used Anthropic’s AI model Claude in Venezuela raid, report says
Wall Street Journal says Claude used in operation via Anthropic’s partnership with Palantir Technologies
TL;DR
- The US military reportedly used Anthropic's AI model Claude in an operation in Venezuela.
- This operation allegedly involved bombing Caracas and resulted in 83 deaths, according to Venezuela's defense ministry.
- Anthropic's terms of use prohibit the use of Claude for violent ends, weapons development, or surveillance.
- Claude was reportedly used through Anthropic's partnership with Palantir Technologies.
- Critics warn against the use of AI in weapons and autonomous systems due to potential targeting errors.
- AI companies are debating their engagement with the defense sector, with Anthropic's CEO calling for regulation.
- The US defense department also uses AI models from xAI, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI.