This article is part of a series, Bots and ballots: How artificial intelligence is reshaping elections worldwide, presented by Luminate. When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, many sought updates from their main source for news: social media. But unlike previous global conflicts, where the digital discourse was dominated by Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), …
Israel has consistently targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon alongside the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Alongside recruitment to the organization, Hezbollah also enhances its airspace with an entire air defense system dedicated to downing drones and other UAVs. The use of drones by Hezbollah, which began already 20 years ago, came to …
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The Telegraph has verified that the Palestinian flag emoji is automatically suggested whenever the word Jerusalem is typed into the emoji search box on an iPhone. This behaviour was displayed on three handsets running iOS 17.4.1, the latest version of the phone’s software, released on March 21. The Palestinian flag did not appear when ‘‘Jerusalem’’ …
There is a debate among experts regarding the rationality inherent in Yahya Sinwar’s decision-making. While the majority of experts believe that Sinwar is an irrational psychopath, others claim that he is a psychopath who ultimately makes rational decisions. A computer analysis conducted at Reichman University’s Computerized Decision Making Lab – using the HUDDLEAI software, …
Air Chief Marshal Lord Peach, former chairman of the Nato military committee, said in Monday’s report: “The Iran-backed Houthis assault on global maritime shipping has already demonstrated the ease with which our adversaries can wreak havoc on the water’s surface; there are growing concerns that they might also start doing so below it.” He described …
Hulu ran an anti-Hamas ad that appears to be made using artificial intelligence to show an idealized version of Gaza—claiming this paradise destination could exist if not for Hamas. The 30-second spot, opening like a tourism ad, shows palm trees and coastlines. There are five-star hotels and children playing. People dance, eat, and laugh, while …
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Two days after cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for most of Gaza amid a heavy Israeli bombardment, the crowded enclave came back online Sunday as communications systems were gradually restored. That’s a welcome development for Gaza following a communications blackout that began late Friday as Israel expanded ground …
All internet and telecom services in besieged Gaza were cut on Friday. (File) Palestinian Territories: Telecommunication services were cut across besieged Gaza Friday, as Israeli strikes killed dozens in southern cities where hundreds of thousands are struggling to survive hunger and cold on day 98 of the war between Israel and Hamas. The fighting between …
In 2023, the world has felt like it was balanced on a precipice. A United States presidential election looms, with a resurgent candidate that threatens to bring with him all the chaos of 2016 and 2020. Artificial intelligence developed so quickly that it seemed to have suddenly sprung into being, heralding vast societal promise and …