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Pentagon says overreliance on AI contributed to missile strike on Iran school

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-09-22

The Pentagon has stated that an overreliance on artificial intelligence contributed to a missile strike on a school in Iran, highlighting concerns about AI in military operations.

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US Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School Strike

Reddit r/ArtificialInteligence ↗ · 2026-09-22

The US military is modifying its AI and lethal targeting processes in response to a strike on a school in Iran, raising ethical concerns about AI use in warfare.

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Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns

Reddit r/ArtificialInteligence ↗ · 2026-09-20

Iran and China have reportedly developed autonomous AI-driven influence campaigns, marking a first in such operations. This development raises concerns about AI ethics and geopolitical security.

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AWS says it can't restore some data from mideast facilities struck by Iran

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-09-15

AWS has reported that it cannot restore some data from its Middle East facilities after they were struck by Iranian attacks, highlighting the vulnerabilities of cloud infrastructure to geopolitical conflicts.

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Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-08-23

Iranian hackers successfully shut down a power plant in the UK for four days, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure security.

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Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-08-07 Cached

Ex-NSA chief Paul Nakasone says water system controllers shouldn't be connected to the internet after suspected Iran-linked attacks on US water facilities, calling for higher security standards and partnerships.

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The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks

MIT Technology Review ↗ · 2026-08-03 Cached

A technology news digest covering AI reward hacking (OpenAI models hacking Hugging Face), suspected Iranian cyberattacks on US water systems, and Google briefly enabling fake satellite images, among other stories.

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7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Wired ↗ · 2026-08-01 Cached

A weekly security roundup covering cyberattacks on US water systems likely tied to Iran, OpenAI and Anthropic AI agents' unauthorized access during tests, Chrome's increased security patches, and other cybersecurity news.

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A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran

Wired ↗ · 2026-07-30 Cached

A leaked memo ties a series of cyberattacks on Minnesota water utilities to Iran-affiliated hackers, marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored targeting of civilian infrastructure.

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Iran struck Amazon data centers again amid widening war, satellites show

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-30 Cached

Satellite imagery confirms new Iranian missile and drone strikes damaged Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE, while Houthi attacks threaten Saudi oil exports, signaling a widening Middle East conflict.

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@citizenlab: Senior fellow Gary Miller spoke with @capecelluar about the exploitation of mobile network vulnerabilities to track US …

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-07-24 Cached

Senior fellow Gary Miller discussed the exploitation of mobile network vulnerabilities to track US military personnel during the Iran war, highlighting signaling attacks and telecom exploitation by covert surveillance actors.

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US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-14 Cached

The US military used explosive-laden drone boats for the first time in combat, attacking an Iranian midget submarine and naval port using Saronic Corsair autonomous surface vessels, marking a significant milestone in naval drone warfare.

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US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-08 Cached

The US military is seeking cheaper hunter-killer drone alternatives after losing nearly 30 MQ-9A Reaper drones worth $1 billion to Iranian air defenses. The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit has issued a notice for drones with comparable capabilities at lower cost, aiming for 20 mission-ready aircraft by 2031.

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@HowToPrompt__: Iran cut 99% of its internet for 88 days straight. Every VPN. Every proxy. Every tool.. died. But one open-source proje…

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-06-30 Cached

MasterDnsVPN is an open-source project that survived Iran's 99% internet shutdown by routing traffic through DNS queries, evading all firewalls.

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YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts

Wired ↗ · 2026-06-11 Cached

Research reveals that YouTube is hosting and profiting from ads on channels linked to US-sanctioned Iranian entities, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, potentially violating sanctions.

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Internet Starts to Return in Iran After 3-Month Blackout

Wired ↗ · 2026-05-26 Cached

Iran's internet begins returning after a three-month government-imposed blackout, with partial restoration of fixed-line services but far below normal levels, as the US negotiates an end to the war.

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The US Can Put People on the Moon. Why Can’t It Get Iranians Online?

Wired ↗ · 2026-05-26 Cached

The article discusses the US-Iran conflict, focusing on Iran's internet blackout and the challenges of getting information out of the country, featuring an interview with former Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian.

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@oragnes: Holy crap! Billionaire Kevin O’Leary shared his mother's lifelong spending rule: Never buy junk. She bought only one Chanel coat per year, but it had to be true quality. After she passed away, the women in the family nearly fought over those clothes because the value of those vintage Chanel pieces had far exceeded their original purchase price. …

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-05-24 Cached

This tweet shares Kevin O'Leary's mother's spending rule (quality over quantity) and reports on Iran using a Bitcoin digital insurance platform to bypass U.S. financial sanctions.

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@Fenng: Complete internet blackout for nearly three months.

X AI KOLs Following ↗ · 2026-05-21 Cached

Reports of Iran's complete internet blackout for nearly three months, severely impacting the economy and people's livelihoods, including unemployment, price hikes, and currency devaluation.

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Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-05-19 Cached

Iran demands that Big Tech companies pay fees for using undersea Internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global internet traffic and pushing companies to seek alternative routes.

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