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AI Transforms U.S. Military Operations, Enhances Planning Efficiency

3/23/2026

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Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar says artificial intelligence (AI) transforms U.S. and allied operations.
He cites the Iran conflict as evidence that planning is faster.
Sankar notes technology enables many planning attempts that yield refined operations.
He emphasizes human judgment remains crucial and describes the human-AI relationship as collaborative.
The Pentagon is investigating a recent strike attributed to Iranian forces and maintains inquiries.

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Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar says artificial intelligence (AI) transforms U.S. and allied operations.
He cites the Iran conflict as evidence that planning is faster.
Sankar notes technology enables many planning attempts that yield refined operations.
He emphasizes human judgment remains crucial and describes the human-AI relationship as collaborative.
The Pentagon is investigating a recent strike attributed to Iranian forces and maintains inquiries.