Lavender: Israel’s AI system killing Palestinians

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Lavender: Israel’s AI system killing Palestinians

The Israeli military uses an artificial intelligence system known as ‘Lavender’ to select bombing targets in besieged Gaza. The system favours speed over accuracy and has resulted in the killing of thousands of civilians in Israeli air strikes. Research by Israeli publications ‘+972 Magazine’ and ‘Local Call’ shed light on the devastating impact of AI systems.

April 23, 2024