AI on the Battlefield: Military Origins and Exaggerated Effectiveness (legrandcontinent.eu)

• AI's development was driven by Cold War military funding.
• Project Maven enables rapid targeting from surveillance to strike.
• US-Iran war: $5.6 billion in munitions in two days, limited strategic gain.

"Belief in AI as a wonder weapon has accelerated its deployment but exaggerated its effectiveness. The article traces AI's military origins from DARPA to modern programs like Maven, used in Ukraine and Iran. It highlights high costs, civilian casualties, and ethical concerns, arguing that technology alone cannot win wars."