Reports claim the U.S. military may have used Anthropic’s AI model Claude during an operation in Caracas that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The tool was reportedly accessed via Palantir Technologies systems to assist planning and execution, though details remain classified. Anthropic says its policies forbid violent or surveillance use, fueling debate over military AI ethics. The episode highlights a new phase of warfare where algorithms could shape real-world missions — raising global concerns about accountability, escalation, and how far governments may rely on artificial intelligence in covert operations.