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00:02The Pentagon is set to adopt Palantir's Maven Smart System as a program of record,
00:07securing long-term funding for the AI targeting platform
00:10used in thousands of U.S. military strikes against Iran, Reuters reported.
00:14Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg issued the directive in a March 9th letter,
00:19and the change is expected before the fiscal year ends in September.
00:23Oversight will shift to the Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office within 30 days,
00:27with future Army contracting.
00:29Maven is a command and control platform that analyzes data from satellites,
00:33drones, radars, sensors, and intelligence reports.
00:37It uses AI to automatically identify potential threats and targets
00:41such as vehicles, buildings, and weapons stockpiles.
00:44Palantir and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to Benzinga's requests for comment.
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