US Central Command has revised its protocols for AI-driven target selection following a February 28 strike in Minab, Iran. The incident resulted in approximately 156 civilian deaths, including 120 children, during Operation Epic Fury.
The updated procedures focus on three key areas: target vetting, real-time tracking of civilian presence, and data refresh cycles for AI systems. These changes aim to prevent intelligence failures that led to the school strike.
The Pentagon upgraded the Maven Smart System developed by Palantir Technologies. The platform now features improved capabilities for classifying building functions and integrates open-source data feeds to verify classified intelligence.
CENTCOM introduced AI agents to continuously re-evaluate intelligence, replacing the previous reliance on static data. The updated system allows the military to process approximately 1,000 targets in a single day.
Despite the increased automation, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated that human judgment remains a requirement in the targeting process. The Senate is currently reviewing how AI-generated data is managed and stored.
