In late 2023, Israel used A.I. technology to assassinate a top Hamas commander, Ibrahim Biari, who had helped plan massacres in Gaza. After failing to locate Biari in tunnels, Israeli officers turned to a new A.I.-infused military technology. This led to airstrikes on Oct. 31, 2023, killing Biari and 125 civilians.
Israel rapidly deployed A.I.-backed military technologies during the conflict in Gaza, experimenting with facial recognition, airstrike target compilation, and Arabic-language data analysis. Enlisted soldiers in Unit 8200 partnered with reserve soldiers from tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta to develop these technologies.
However, A.I. deployment also resulted in mistaken identifications, arrests, and civilian deaths, raising ethical questions. Israel’s Military is investigating the strike on Biari and stressed the responsible use of data technology tools.
Israel’s military also used A.I. to enhance its drone fleet, developing algorithms capable of tracking targets with deadly precision. A large language model was created to analyze Arabic-language data, aiding in assessment and response to reactions in the Arabic-speaking world.
Despite occasional flaws in the technology, such as misidentifications by facial recognition systems, the A.I. tools significantly accelerated research and analysis efforts. Israel also used A.I. to sift through data on Hamas members, predicting potential group affiliations.
The use of A.I. in real-time battles represents a significant advancement in military technology. While successful in many aspects, the ethical implications surrounding the use of A.I. in warfare and civilian surveillance remain a concern. Israel’s rapid innovation in these technologies during the conflict in Gaza sets a tone for potential future applications of A.I. in wars to come.
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