Report Exposes Israeli AI-Assisted Mass Assassination Program with High Civilian Toll

May 4, 2024
Report Exposes Israeli AI-Assisted Mass Assassination Program with High Civilian Toll
  • Israeli 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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