A Chinese ship in the Middle East was nearly intercepted by the US military after an intelligence report falsely claimed it was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons programme, according to a CNN report. The episode unfolded this spring during the US-Israel war with Iran and exposed the potentially dangerous consequences of relying on artificial intelligence in military operations.The US military reportedly moved rapidly after the intelligence report circulated through military channels. Plans were drawn up to intercept the vessel, while armed US personnel prepared to board it. Military aircraft were also reportedly airborne as officials prepared for the…