Report Exposes Israeli AI-Assisted Mass Assassination Program with High Civilian Toll
May 4, 2024Israeli media have exposed a mass assassination program by the Israeli military, leveraging AI algorithms with high tolerance for bystander casualties.
The use of AI in targeting has escalated since the Second Intifada, causing numerous Palestinian deaths and raising questions about potential genocide.
The IDF's AI-driven targeting tactics are compared to those in China and Ukraine, and criticized for flouting responsible AI use norms.
Internal concerns within the IDF highlight the risk of creating an 'unaccountability machine' due to the lack of regard for bystander safety.
Political directives aimed at the total destruction of Hamas have led to a spike in civilian casualties due to algorithmic targeting during the conflict.
The deployment of AI technology like Lavender by the IDF has resulted in rapid, extensive bombing and a rise in civilian deaths.
The ethical and moral consequences of using AI in warfare decisions point to a need for improved oversight and verification to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
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Foreign Policy • May 2, 2024
Israel's Algorithmic Killing of Palestinians Sets Dangerous Precedent