US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 11, 2026 at 04:31 PM

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In March 2026, the US military confirmed its use of AI tools in the ongoing war against Iran. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of CENTCOM, stated that AI assists in processing large amounts of data to expedite decision-making for military leaders. While AI is used to analyze information, Cooper emphasized that humans retain control over final decisions regarding targeting. This confirmation follows increasing scrutiny and calls for an investigation into civilian casualties, specifically the bombing of a school in southern Iran that resulted in over 170 deaths. The US-Israeli campaign in Iran has reportedly caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure and resulted in over 1,250 fatalities since late February.

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