The United States military reportedly used an artificial intelligence system developed by Anthropic during a recent operation in Venezuela. According to reports by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the AI model, called Claude, was deployed as part of the mission connected to former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Claude was reportedly accessed through systems linked to Palantir Technologies, a company that works closely with the United States Department of Defense. This integration allowed the AI tool to be used within secure defense networks.
While officials have not disclosed the exact role the AI played, it is believed that Claude may have been used to process intelligence data, analyse information quickly, or support operational planning. There is no indication that the AI directly made battlefield decisions, but it may have assisted human personnel with data interpretation and strategic inputs.
The report has drawn attention because Anthropic’s public safety policies state that its AI systems should not be used to support violent activities or military combat. The company has not commented on the specific operation but has said that its tools are expected to follow strict usage guidelines.
The development highlights the increasing role of commercial artificial intelligence in national security and defense activities. It also raises broader questions about how AI technologies should be regulated when used in sensitive military missions.
