AI makes it "easier than ever" for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say

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An Iran-linked adversary utilized American AI, Claude, to compile open-source information for identifying U.S. naval positions and generating targeting recommendations.
Experts believe adversaries are increasingly turning to AI to bolster military operations, making it simpler to analyze large volumes of data and identify U.S. military movements.
AI can expedite intelligence gathering, refine targeting for missiles and drones, and enhance battlefield visibility.
Iran has also used AI for 'soft war' tactics, including generating propaganda videos and managing influence campaigns on social media.
Adversaries can bypass access restrictions to AI tools like Claude through VPNs and foreign phone numbers.
The U.S. military is concerned about advanced AI models enabling adversaries to match its situational awareness capabilities.
Potential countermeasures include creating AI 'personas' to mimic realistic patterns and obscure digital activity.

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