Israel's IDF Say That Their Military Operation Against Hamas Was The World's First AI War

An IDF tank takes part in military drills as part of the “Tnufa” multi-year plan. (photo credit: IDF) 

Jerusalem Post: Israel's operation against Hamas was the world's first AI war 

The IDF used artificial intelligence and supercomputing during the last conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 

Having relied heavily on machine learning, the Israeli military is calling Operation Guardian of the Walls the first artificial-intelligence war. 

“For the first time, artificial intelligence was a key component and power multiplier in fighting the enemy,” an IDF Intelligence Corps senior officer said. “This is a first-of-its-kind campaign for the IDF. We implemented new methods of operation and used technological developments that were a force multiplier for the entire IDF.” 

In 11 days of fighting in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military carried out intensive strikes against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets. It targeted key infrastructure and personnel belonging to the two groups, the IDF said.  

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Update: IDF brags of waging 'first AI war,' lending credence to view that Gaza serves as testing ground for Israel's fighting techniques (RT)  

WNU Editor: As to the recent war. IDF intelligence does not think this ceasefire is going to last long .... IDF Intelligence hails tactical win in Gaza, can’t say how long calm will last (Times of Israel).

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