"AI got the blame for the Iran school bombing" Topic

LLMs-gone-rogue dominated coverage, but had nothing to do with the targeting. Instead, it was choices made by human beings, over many years, that gave us this atrocity

The Guardian: link

The article exhibits bias, but the question of whether an automated system sufficiently vets targets is sound.

Bill the Guardian biased! 😱

Shocked I tell you! Just shocked!! 😮 😏

There was a 100% chance of them blaming the computer. People have been blaming computers since the very beginning. It's easier to blame the computer than admit you don't understand your tools and weren't careful.

At first glance, I thought it read "I got the blame…."

Then I thought "Wow! TMP is really powerful!"

The Guardian ends every story apologizing for the state of the world, and congratulating itself on how brave they are. 🙄

Like PBS and "Nature"? 🤔

Let's see…

Place school next to a high value target – Check!
Treat your children as nothing more than tools – Check!
Transmit from said location – Check!
Report and post strike results shortly after – Check!

Got to give the Iranians credit, they stick with what works!
Bet none of the Clerics families were there.

JM,

You left out an important one:

"According to reports in late March 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) lowered the minimum age for volunteering in "war support" roles—including patrolling and checkpoint security—to 12 years old. This decision was announced by IRGC cultural official Rahim Nadali on state television amidst ongoing conflict.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty"
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"It is never too early to indoctrinate a new convert into the glorious world of infidel killing"

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"An official from Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the minimum age for participation in war-related support roles has been lowered to 12, according to remarks aired on state media.

Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Guards in Tehran, said an initiative called "For Iran" was recruiting participants to assist with activities such as patrols, checkpoints and logistics.

"Given that the age of those coming forward has dropped and they are asking to take part, we lowered the minimum age to 12," he said, adding that 12- and 13-year-olds could now take part if they wished.

The comments were broadcast as part of state media coverage of the war effort.

The announcement has revived concerns over the use of minors in security-related roles in Iran.

During the 2022 protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, images shared on social media appeared to show children and teenagers in military-style uniforms and protective gear, drawing criticism from child rights advocates.

The move comes despite Iran's commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which prohibits the use of children in military activities.

Over 3 Million Child Laborers in Iran, Activist Warns

Human rights groups have also repeatedly accused Iranian authorities of killing child protesters during past crackdowns. The Center for Human Rights in Iran said security forces killed more than 200 children during a wave of protests in early 2026.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have also documented cases of children being shot, detained and abused during demonstrations, saying government forces have used lethal force against minors in violation of international law."

Would 12 year old Iranian boys need virgins? 🤔

OVI +1

OFM +1

MJ +1

Seems that rather than blaming AI, it will become an AI task to re-verify targets before engagement!

So basically it was a Sonderkommando aktion.

Artificial intelligence is just a tool. People make decisions…
As Comrade Stalin said: "Every mistake has a first and last name…"

"As Comrade Stalin said: "Every mistake has a first and last name…"

He was so right. In this case the mistake also had a middle name: Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili.

As Comrade Beria said, "Show me the man and I'll show you the crime."

There's a scene in the HBO series Chernobyl where the man sent by higher ups to investigate is greeted by the bureaucrat who says "We have prepared a list of names we think should be held accountable."