How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater

AI-powered intelligence dashboards built with vibe-coding tools are proliferating around the US-Israel strikes on Iran, combining satellite imagery, ship tracking, news feeds, and prediction market links. While proponents claim these tools democratize access to real-time intelligence, experts warn they create an illusion of understanding without the expertise or context that intelligence agencies and journalists provide. The ecosystem is further complicated by AI-generated fake satellite imagery spreading online, financial incentives from betting markets, and the US military's use of Claude in the conflict. The result is an AI-enabled information environment that may distort rather than clarify wartime events.