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AI targeting system 'Lavender' in Gaza linked to civilian harm

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A new article examines Israel's use of AI-enabled targeting systems, specifically 'Lavender,' in Gaza, exploring the potential link between these systems and the high number of civilian casualties. The analysis, which combines expertise from computer science, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), questions how these advanced AI components, designed for targeted killings of Hamas fighters, might be contributing to civilian harm. The research aims to contribute to the understanding of AI in warfare and provide evidence of potential international law violations. AI

IMPACT Raises critical questions about the application of AI in warfare and its adherence to international humanitarian law.

RANK_REASON Article analyzes AI system's use and potential violations of international law. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI targeting system 'Lavender' in Gaza linked to civilian harm

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Out now: Automating civilian harm: On # Israel 's use of the # AI -enabled targeting system # Lavender in # Gaza and International Humanitarian Law "This articl

    Out now: Automating civilian harm: On # Israel 's use of the # AI -enabled targeting system # Lavender in # Gaza and International Humanitarian Law "This article describes, analyses and evaluates the AI-based targeting systems ‘Lavender’, ‘Gospel’ and 'Where's daddy?', which the …

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