Pentagon turns to AI targeting to help troops shoot drones
Military Times • 5/7/2026 – 5/8/2026
Summary
The Pentagon is utilizing AI targeting to assist troops in shooting down drones. This initiative is reported by Military Times.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
134
Hours Since Seen
Final Score2/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier14% (0.5^134/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 6 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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