'Lavender' and 'The Gospel' AI Systems Reportedly Used in Gaza Targeting Operations with Civilian Harm Allegations

April 3, 2024

Investigations suggest that the AI systems known as 'Lavender' and 'The Gospel', reportedly used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), may have been involved in targeting operations with civilian harm allegations. These systems, including their level of automation and accuracy, are subjects of ongoing dispute.

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MAP 1.6 — similarity 0.700, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.694, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MAP 4.1 — similarity 0.694, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: unit-8200, israel-defense-forces
Alleged developer: unit-8200, israel-defense-forces
Alleged harmed parties: palestinians, gazans, national-security-and-intelligence-stakeholders

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