Israel's wartime use of artificial intelligence — from drone targeting to facial recognition — has revolutionised contemporary combat operations but raised profound ethical questions regarding civilian protection and unbridled machine decision-making, Israeli and American defence officials and the New York Times reported.
In late 2023, facing the challenge of locating top Hamas commander Ibrahim Biari hidden within Gaza’s underground tunnels, Israeli intelligence turned to a newly upgraded AI-driven audio tool. Developed a decade earlier but unused in real combat, the technology enabled Israeli forces to estimate Biari’s location from his phone calls, leading to an October 31 airstrike that killed him — but also resulted in the deaths of more than 125 civilians, according to Airwars. 🇮🇱🤖
