This AI is helping Israel in Gaza conflict and is more brutal than humans
Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Israeli Military's Use of AI Database
According to a report by The Guardian, Israeli military utilized an AI-powered database, called Lavender, to identify potential Hamas targets during the Gaza conflict.
Massive Target Identification
Lavender identified around 37,000 potential targets based on their perceived connections to Hamas, as per intelligence sources.
Unprecedented Use of AI
Israeli intelligence officers' testimonies reveal the unprecedented role of AI in identifying targets during the six-month war.
Impact on Target Selection
Lavender's use impacted target selection, with machine-generated recommendations replacing traditional human decision-making processes.
AI's Central Role
Lavender, developed by Unit 8200, became a central tool for rapidly identifying potential targets linked to Hamas or PIJ.
Pre-Authorized Casualty Allowances
However, IDF applied pre-authorized allowances for civilian casualties, allowing airstrikes on low-ranking militants, risking civilian lives.
High Death Toll and Controversy
The use of AI in targeting may help explain the high death toll in the conflict and has sparked controversy over civilian casualties. International law experts express concern over pre-authorized casualty ratios and the need for individualized assessments in each strike.
Questioning Military Strategy
Some IDF intelligence officers are also questioning the military's bombing strategy and its long-term implications for Gaza.