Concerns Grow Over Civilian Casualties and AI-Assisted Targeting in Gaza Conflict
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The killing of aid workers in Gaza has increased scrutiny of Israel's targeting processes and use of AI systems to select targets. Over 200 aid workers have been killed in Gaza - the deadliest crisis ever.
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Israel's criteria for targeting and proportionality have drawn criticism from allies. Accounts suggest targeting has expanded from high-ranking Hamas members to junior members and sometimes civilians.
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Israel's "Gospel" AI system has enabled the identification of over 12,000 targets in 27 days. But accounts question the system's accuracy and if humans are sufficiently involved.
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The high civilian death toll (almost 33,000 people in Gaza) suggests the AI-enhanced "targeting factory" is faulty or operating under questionable guidelines.
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While AI can help process intelligence, experts warn of over-reliance. Safeguards and human oversight are critical, though trauma from October may have altered norms on collateral damage.