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strikeOct 25, 2026

Can machines be war criminals?

Summary

On the first day of its war against Iran, the United States killed 123 children when it targeted and struck an elementary school. Can machines be war criminals? A law professor explains how AI-assisted weapons subvert our justice system.

Source: Kylie Jones — Read the full report

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Neutral

The United States killed 123 children on the first day of its war against Iran by targeting and striking an elementary school. The strikes, which were ultimately approved by humans, were facilitated by the US’s Maven Smart System, an AI-enabled software platform developed by Palantir Technologies that allows the military to aggregate, organize, and process battlefield data.

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The United States targeted and struck an elementary school in Iran, killing 123 children. The strikes were facilitated by the Maven Smart System, an AI-enabled software platform developed by Palantir Technologies that allows the military to aggregate, organize, and process battlefield data. A law professor explains how AI-assisted weapons subvert the justice system, noting that the strikes were ultimately approved by humans.

Humanitarian / anti-war

The United States killed 123 children on the first day of its war against Iran by targeting and striking an elementary school. These strikes, which were ultimately approved by humans, were facilitated by the Maven Smart System, an AI-enabled software platform developed by Palantir Technologies.

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  • Kylie JonesBy Kylie Jones

    On the first day of its war against Iran, the United States killed 123 children when it targeted and struck an elementary school. Can machines be war criminals? A law professor explains how AI-assisted weapons subvert our justice system. The strikes, ultimately approved by humans…

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