Overview

• A senior IDF official discussed the use of AI and machine learning to target individuals in Gaza, contradicting previous denials of such practices.
• Reports suggest the AI system Lavender was used to generate lists of potential targets, with limited human involvement in the decision-making process.
• Critics argue that the reliance on AI for targeting decisions increases the risk of civilian casualties and ethical violations.
• International legal standards and ethical guidelines are struggling to keep pace with the rapid deployment of military AI technologies.
• The use of AI in military operations has sparked a debate on the need for more stringent regulations and oversight to prevent humanitarian harms.