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Pentagon's Maven Program Raises AI Concerns Amid Strikes

4/2/2026

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Palantir said the Pentagon designated Maven as a long-term program to enhance U.S. military capabilities.
Louis Mosley, Palantir's UK head, said military customers control how Maven is applied.
Since February, the United States has conducted over 11,000 strikes in Iran, many identified by Maven.
Professor Elke Schwarz and critics warn that AI-driven mission planning risks civilian casualties due to insufficient verification as Congress calls for scrutiny.

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Palantir said the Pentagon designated Maven as a long-term program to enhance U.S. military capabilities.
Louis Mosley, Palantir's UK head, said military customers control how Maven is applied.
Since February, the United States has conducted over 11,000 strikes in Iran, many identified by Maven.
Professor Elke Schwarz and critics warn that AI-driven mission planning risks civilian casualties due to insufficient verification as Congress calls for scrutiny.