U.S. Tech Giants Fuel Israel's AI-Driven Warfare Amid Ethical Outcry and Civilian Crisis
February 18, 2025
An investigation has uncovered tragic accounts of civilian families mistakenly targeted during airstrikes, exemplified by the case of Hoda Hijazi, who lost her three daughters and mother.
Investigations have revealed that the IDF has employed AI systems like Habsora to automate airstrike targeting, significantly increasing the number of targets identified daily.
U.S. tech giants, particularly Microsoft and OpenAI, have significantly bolstered Israel's military capabilities in tracking and targeting alleged militants, raising serious ethical concerns about the implications of AI in warfare.
As the humanitarian crisis escalates, families affected by the violence are demanding answers and accountability for their losses.
Internal documents have revealed a Google employee's warning about the urgency of meeting Israel's military needs to avoid losing business to competitors like Amazon.
The revisions to Google's Responsible AI principles removed commitments against employing AI for harmful technologies, amidst accusations of aiding Israel's military operations.
In 2023, Google Cloud Platform began collaborating with the Israeli military, directly competing with Amazon for lucrative contracts.
On February 4, 2025, Google updated its AI principles, signaling a departure from its previous commitment to refrain from using AI for weapons and surveillance.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 50,000 fatalities in Gaza and Lebanon, with nearly 70% of buildings in Gaza reported as devastated.
As Gaza remains under a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli government is planning to broaden its AI initiatives across all military branches.
Concerns have been raised by journalists regarding the mass surveillance of Palestinians, with tech companies gathering extensive data potentially for military applications.
In the wake of the October 7 attack, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officers were granted broader authority to conduct airstrikes with minimal oversight regarding civilian casualties, leading to a significant loss of life.
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Yahoo News • Feb 18, 2025
How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare
Yahoo News • Feb 18, 2025
How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare
Yahoo News • Feb 18, 2025
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
The Independent • Feb 18, 2025
How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech's role in warfare