Artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered modern warfare, drastically accelerating the military kill chain and raising critical concerns regarding civilian safety.
During the reported US-Israel campaign against Iran, AI systems reduced intelligence analysis from hours to mere seconds. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized maximizing lethality over legal deliberation. Recent reports indicate hundreds of civilians killed, including a school strike in southern Iran.
Experts argue that automating targeting decisions lowers the threshold for conflict, making accountability increasingly elusive.