U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing services
US tech giants have supplied Israel with commercial AI models and cloud computing services, enabling the country to enhance its targeting and surveillance capabilities during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. These technologies, including those from Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and Amazon, have significantly boosted Israel's ability to process intelligence, identify targets, and conduct operations more efficiently. Despite ethical concerns, the use of these commercial AI systems in active warfare marks a notable shift, as they were not originally designed for military applications. The investigation highlights how advanced AI models, such as those provided through Microsoft's Azure platform, have become integral to Israel's military operations, raising questions about the role of technology in modern warfare and its alignment with ethical standards.
