Where OpenAI’s technology could show up in Iran
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OpenAI has agreed to allow the Pentagon to use its AI technology in classified military environments, raising questions about potential applications in the escalating conflict with Iran. The article describes how OpenAI's generative AI (AI that can produce text, images, or other outputs based on patterns) could be used to help analyze potential military targets and prioritize strikes, as well as through a partnership with Anduril to defend against drone attacks, marking the first serious military testing of generative AI for real-time combat decisions.
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Original source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/16/1134315/where-openais-technology-could-show-up-in-iran/
First tracked: March 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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