Israeli forces are using AI to find targets in Gaza. This system, called “The Gospel,” helps pick bombing spots quickly. The military says this speeds up their work.
A former soldier told me how it works. “The program finds unusual patterns in data. Then human officers check if these are valid targets.”
Many tech experts worry about these tools. Over 800 AI experts signed a letter asking Israel to stop using AI this way. They fear too many civilians are dying.
“AI systems can’t tell who’s a real threat,” says Dr. Maya Patel from Stanford University. “When used in war, they risk making deadly mistakes.”
Some engineers who worked on similar tech now have regrets. “We never imagined our work would be used this way,” one anonymous developer shared.
The system processes vast amounts of data. Phone signals, social media, and satellite images all feed the AI. It finds connections humans might miss.
Israel claims the tech makes strikes more accurate. Military spokesman Col. David Levine states, “This technology helps us target only combatants.”
But UN reports show high civilian casualties. Over 30,000 Palestinians have died since October, many women and children.
Tech companies face pressure about their role. Google employees protested when they learned their AI might help military operations.
Countries worldwide are watching closely. Russia, China, and the US are all creating similar systems for their armies.
Legal experts question if AI warfare follows international laws. “War has rules,” explains human rights lawyer Amira Hassan. “AI doesn’t understand these rules.”
The debate highlights our changing relationship with technology. AI moves from helpful tools to weapons that can kill.
Schools now teach about tech ethics earlier. “Students need to understand the impact of what they create,” says one educator from Epochedge education.
The situation raises tough questions. Who’s responsible when AI helps choose targets? The programmer? The military officer? Or the leaders who approve its use?
As technology advances, these ethical questions grow more urgent. War has always been terrible, but AI changes how decisions get made.
We must consider what limits should exist. The choices we make today about AI in warfare will shape our future for generations.
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