Deadly strike on Iranian primary school raises questions about AI, accountability

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Victoria BelaMarch 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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A deadly missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school in Minab, Iran on February 28, which killed over 170 people, has ignited controversy regarding the use of AI in the US-Israel war on Iran. The US military reportedly utilized Palantir’s Maven Smart System, an AI platform incorporating models like Anthropic’s Claude, to process large amounts of data in preparation for operations against Iran. While AI accelerates intelligence operations by identifying patterns, a US source claims the targeting process remains human-controlled. The incident has sparked legal and ethical debates, and condemnation from countries like China, raising questions about accountability in AI-assisted military actions.

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China 50% February 28 60% Maven Smart System 60% Anthropic 60% Palantir 70% Minab 70% Claude ×380% Israel 80% Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ primary school 90% United States ×290% Iran ×4100%

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