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Pentagon says overreliance on AI contributed to missile strike on Iran school

974 points · 553 comments · devonnull

  1. vfclists · · focus · HN ↗
    The one that pulls the trigger bears the responsibility.
    1. esseph · · focus · HN ↗
      The one that pulls the trigger is often not the one doing any targeting, especially on a strategic strike weapon like a tomahawk. They are receiving a target data package with preprogrammed instructions. Their role is far more... mechanical. They're not seeing the targets at all.
      1. DoctorOetker · · focus · HN ↗
        one could say these people aren't pulling the trigger, they are part of the trigger, pulled by higher-ups
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