This essay will be somewhat longer but let me put the main point forward first: It is time we #defundAI. Millions upon millions are thrown towards researchers and businesses promising science fiction narratives while the world is burning to the ground. It’s time to stop.
The Israeli army has marked tens of thousands of Gazans as suspects for assassination, using an AI targeting system with little human oversight and a permissive policy for casualties, +972 and Local Call reveal.
Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking militants
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