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AI-Based Decision-Support Systems Through the Lens of Just War Theory

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In response to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel initiated the military operation ‘Iron Swords’ in the Gaza strip. Significant to the operation was the extensive use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through the AI-based decision-support systems (AI-DSS) such as Lavender, Where’s Daddy? and The Gospel.   These AI systems were reportedly used in targeting and surveillance processes, assisting military decision-makers in determining who and what to target, as well as when and where.   The integration of

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Investigating the Human Role in Warfare: Beyond ‘Control’ and Towards ‘Agency’?

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The role of humans in warfare, especially in the use of force, has been one of the key concerns in the academic, policy, and regulatory debates on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the military domain. This includes ongoing discussions on autonomous weapon systems (AWS) as well those on the Responsible AI framework. Actors

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