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AI in warfare: User laments shift from remorse to detachment over civilian casualties

A Mastodon user reflects on the evolving perception of civilian casualties in warfare over the past 30 years. The user notes a shift from genuine remorse to a detached acceptance, exemplified by the phrase "AI was chosen as the target and fired the missile." This detachment is attributed to a privileged position, where the fear of such missiles is not a personal concern. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on a social media platform about the implications of AI in warfare, rather than a factual report on a specific event or development.

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AI in warfare: User laments shift from remorse to detachment over civilian casualties

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Veterans Day makes me wonder how, in the past 30 years, we have gone from genuinely feeling remorse for civilian casualties to saying, "AI was chosen as the tar

    Veterans Day makes me wonder how, in the past 30 years, we have gone from genuinely feeling remorse for civilian casualties to saying, "AI was chosen as the target and fired the missile." Yet, that thought is only possible because I'm on the privileged side that doesn't have to f…