Why having “humans in the loop” in an AI war is an illusion
2026-04-16 · MIT Technology Review
Anthropic is locked in a legal battle with the Pentagon over AI in warfare, while the US military is already using AI beyond just intelligence analysis in its conflict with Iran. Turns out 'human in the loop' is about as meaningful as 'terms and conditions may apply' when AI is making split-second targeting decisions. Nothing says responsible AI development like debating ethics after the missiles are already flying.