Iran scientist killed by AI-equipped machine-gun, claims commander
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim that Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top nuclear scientist, was killed on 27 November 2020 by a satellite-controlled machine-gun using artificial intelligence. The weapon, mounted in a pick-up truck, allegedly fired 13 bullets, hitting Fakhrizadeh and his head of security without injuring his wife. The claims have not been verified and have been met with scepticism.
- Date it happened
- 2020-11-27
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