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AI Targeting Firm Faces Protests for Shipments to Israeli Military

A Portland, Oregon-based AI drone targeting company, Sightline Intelligence, has shipped hardware to Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems at least 10 times since 2024, sparking protests and concerns over its technology's role in conflicts.

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AI Targeting Firm Faces Protests for Shipments to Israeli Military
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  • Sightline Intelligence sent at least 10 shipments of AI video processing hardware to Israel's Elbit Systems.
  • The shipments included embedded video processing boards used for target recognition, classifying people as civilians, military, etc.
  • Activists in Portland protested, demanding city council investigate the company's ties to Israel.
  • Drones are crucial to Israel's military strategy, and AI targeting technology has been linked to civilian deaths.

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