Israeli-deployed AI in Gaza likely helps IDF reduce civilian casualties, expert says
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The Israeli Defense Forces' use of AI has helped them to minimize civilian casualties while operating in a war zone where Hamas terrorists are located within and beneath civilian structures.
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