Anthropic’s AI model Claude was reportedly used in the U.S. military operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, marking one of the first classified deployments of the tool.

Claude’s usage policies prohibit facilitating violence or weapons development, raising questions about how the model was applied during the mission.

The Pentagon’s relationship with Anthropic is under review, and concerns over ethical AI use have led officials to consider canceling the company’s $200 million contract.

Claude’s deployment was facilitated through Palantir Technologies, whose tools are widely used by U.S. defense and law enforcement agencies, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

The situation highlights the growing role of AI in military operations and the tensions between rapid adoption and responsible oversight.