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Drones
Israel’s Quadcopter Drones Have Become a Weapon of Everyday Killing in Gaza
No space, either on land or in water, sits outside the drones’ reach. The siege tightens by the day.
The UN and Red Cross Are Calling for Restrictions on AI Drones and Killer Robots
In a world where autonomous weapons can choose targets on their own, data can put us all at risk, a US veteran warns.
First Came the Flock Cameras. Now Local Cops Want Autonomous Drones.
Hundreds of local police departments have received waivers to fly surveillance drones that navigate with AI.
UAE-Supplied Drones Still Target Civilians in Sudan Despite EU Condemnation
“It’s really the bare minimum to call out the actors involved … the EU should be doing a lot more,” said an expert.
The Fight Against Surveillance Cameras Is a Struggle for Democracy
In a growing movement, over 80 communities have canceled, rejected, or deactivated automated license plate readers.
Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn
After 17 months of campaigning, Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard won its first victory, setting its sights on the future.
Trump’s Sons Accused of Trying to Profit Off Iran War With Drone Investment
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are investing in a drone company that’s “vying to meet fresh demand from the Pentagon.”
Venture Capitalists Are Using Profits From Genocide to Fund AI-Powered Weapons
Arms makers are teaming up with venture capital firms in a push to bring AI to the battlefield.
Texas Now Has a Drone Fleet Nearly as Large as the US Border Patrol’s
Besides border surveillance, the state has also deployed drones to surveil First Amendment-protected activities.
Palestinians in Gaza Are Watched, Tracked, and Targeted by Israeli Surveillance
Reporter Mohammed Mhawish describes the surveillance, from cameras at checkpoints to drones flying into people’s homes.