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Yemeni militants used Anthropic AI to attempt ballistic missile design; test fails
Financial Times·YE·1 day ago
Anthropic reports that users in Houthi-held Yemen attempted to use its AI models to develop advanced weapons, including a failed test of a guided rocket. The attempt did not result in an operational device, but highlights the dual-use risk of AI in conflict zones. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about AI-enabled proliferation and the need for robust safeguards.