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IDF used AI to target homes in Gaza, causing deaths

Mint — April 4, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: An investigative report reveals that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to target homes in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of around 33,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. The AI tool, "Lavender," had a 10% error rate. IDF officials spent only 20 seconds per target before authorizing bombings. Israel faces scrutiny for potential war crimes. The IDF confirmed AI use but denied targeting individuals based on AI predictions.

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    Poland demands Israel's support for murder investigation in Gaza (Haaretz)
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    David Lammy criticizes Israel, UK cabinet divided on support (The Guardian)
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    War in Gaza causes severe environmental damage and humanitarian crisis (Arab News Pakistan)
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    Israel reopens aid routes into Gaza to address crisis (The Guardian)
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    Stephen Colbert addresses deaths of WCK workers in Gaza (Rolling Stone)
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    Israeli air strike on Gaza aid convoy raises concerns (ABC News)
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    José Andrés accuses Israel of targeting aid workers in Gaza (Deadline)
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    Albanese demands transparency in Israeli air strike investigation (ABC News)
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    Biden criticized for response to Israeli airstrike in Gaza (New York Post )
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    Israeli airstrike on Iranian consulate raises tensions in region (CTV News)
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    Legal professionals criticize UK for arming Israel, urge ban (The Guardian)
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    Chef José Andrés criticizes Israeli military over volunteer deaths (The Hill)
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    Jacob Flickinger killed in Gaza airstrike; aid worker remembered (The Independent)
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    Israeli air strike on aid convoy sparks international condemnation (ABC News)
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    Israeli strike kills aid workers, Biden urges civilian protection (CNN)
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    Seven aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza (The Guardian)
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    Israel under scrutiny for airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza (FRANCE 24 English)
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    WCK aid workers killed in Gaza strike, operations paused (CNN)
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    Israeli military used AI system Lavender to identify targets (The Guardian)
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    Calls to suspend arms sales to Israel amid Gaza deaths (The Guardian)
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    Israeli drone strikes kill aid workers in Gaza convoy (ABC News)
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    UN urges Israel to allow aid agencies in Gaza (ABC News)
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    Lord Ricketts urges UK to stop arming Israel (The Guardian)
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    IDF chief apologizes for Gaza strike killing aid workers (News18)
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    Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza condemned globally (RTE.ie)
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    Australian leaders condemn Israeli drone strike on aid worker in Gaza (The Guardian)
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    PM Albanese concerned about Gaza death toll impact on Australia (The Age)
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    Israeli forces unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza strike (Hindustan Times)
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    240 tons of aid returning from Gaza after airstrike (TheJournal.ie)
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    Iran vows to punish Israel for Damascus air strike (RTE.ie)
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    Polish aid worker killed in Gaza airstrike, demands explanation (Hindustan Times)
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    Kremlin and Iran condemn Israel's air strike in Damascus (Business Recorder)
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    Iran condemns Israel's air strike, vows response; global reactions (DAWN.com)
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    Polish volunteer killed in Gaza; Foreign Ministry demands answers (CNN)
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    World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after airstrike casualties (The New York Times)
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    Australian aid worker killed in Gaza air strike delivering aid (ABC News)
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