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Silicon Valley Rushes Toward Automated Warfare That Deeply Incorporates AI
We can’t let those who will profit most from its unbridled application make the rules for how AI should be used.
Israel’s Arms Exports Hit Record of $13B in 2023 Amid Gaza Genocide
Israel is notorious for “testing” military equipment on Palestinians before selling it to the world.
The Pentagon Continues to Exonerate Itself of Harming Noncombatants
It has set aside just 0.00035 percent of its $849.8 billion projected budget to pay for civilian casualty claims.
UN Warns of Impending Catastrophic Escalation of Sudan Conflict
Rep. Ilhan Omar has proposed a resolution to block arms sales to the UAE over its support for a paramilitary group.
Global Military Spending Reached an All-Time High Last Year at $2.4 Trillion
The US was by far the largest military spender at $916 billion in 2023, up 2.3 percent compared to the previous year.
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.
Business Booms for Lockheed Martin as Risk of Regional War Grows
Following Iran’s strike, bankers are upgrading their stock in the company that’s played a role in Israel’s war on Gaza.
One Year Into War, Sudan Is Experiencing the World’s Largest Displacement Crisis
Meanwhile, the number of Sudanese facing emergency levels of hunger has more than tripled in a year to almost 5 million.
The Middle East Is Bracing for Wider War as Israel Weighs Response to Iran
Journalists Reza Sayah and Gideon Levy join analyst Trita Parsi to discuss the possibility of a regional war.
Calls Grow for De-escalation as Israel Vows to Retaliate Against Iran
Progressives say along with a Gaza ceasefire, diplomacy and restraint are needed to stop a region-wide war.