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Report Says Palantir AI Over-Reliance Led to US Bombing of Iranian School

Original: Stupid Over-Reliance on Palantir AI Helped Lead to US Bombing of Iranian School

New reporting says the US military's heavy reliance on Palantir's AI targeting tools contributed to an airstrike that hit a school for girls in Iran, with officials reportedly trusting the system's outputs without adequate human verification. The case has reignited debate over the dangers of letting artificial intelligence drive lethal targeting decisions in combat zones.

Why now: The strike and the role of AI in a lethal decision raise urgent concerns about automated warfare and accountability.

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