Source: Juan Cole

The United Nations has released a report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, highlighting the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven targeting systems in military operations. The report emphasizes that Israel’s reliance on AI has significantly increased civilian casualties, with over 43,000 deaths reported, 70% of whom were women and children.

The report criticizes AI’s role in accelerating targeting decisions with minimal human oversight, leading to indiscriminate strikes on civilian infrastructure. The UN points to the ethical and legal violations of international humanitarian law, citing the lack of safeguards to distinguish between civilians and combatants.

The findings raise serious concerns about the moral and practical implications of using AI in warfare. The UN calls for urgent international action to regulate AI’s role in military applications and ensure compliance with humanitarian principles to prevent further harm to civilian populations.