Iran Allegedly Used Artificial Intelligence in Attacks Against US Navy, Anthropic Reports

Summary: Anthropic has released a report claiming that an Iran-linked group attempted to target the US Navy using artificial intelligence (AI) developed in the United States. The group reportedly used cloud-based AI to gather public data to identify Navy positions and potential targets. Anthropic blocked the involved accounts and provided relevant information to the US government, while experts warn such incidents could increase in frequency.

Kathmandu, September 18 – CBS News, in an exclusive report, revealed that an Iran-affiliated group planned attacks against the US Navy employing artificial intelligence (AI). This group attempted to use AI technology developed domestically in the US to specifically target the Navy.

The report was published last week by a company named Anthropic. While the group’s identity was not disclosed, Anthropic classified it as a “risk-inducing organization.” The group utilized cloud-based AI technology to collect publicly available data from the internet. Through this technology, they sought to determine the US Navy’s positions and mark potential target zones.

Anthropic subsequently blocked the associated accounts and shared necessary intelligence with the US government. Experts caution that such activities could increase as adversaries increasingly employ AI effectively in their attack strategies.

According to specialists, Anthropic’s findings align with Iran’s strategic objectives. Iran has been extensively using technology in its conflicts with the United States and Israel.