I Really Hope the U.S. Isn’t Using X to Decide Who to Bomb
gizmodo.comPublished: 5/2/2025
Summary
The US has been conducting bombing campaigns in Yemen to target Houthi rebels, driven by their vow to retaliate against Israel's actions in Gaza. Recent reports suggest that the Pentagon may be using unreliable sources like social media accounts for targeting data, with one such account leading to an airstrike that killed civilians. While there's no direct evidence of reliance on these accounts, the use poses a risk given their potential inaccuracies and broader implications for military operations relying on open-source intelligence (OSINT).