The Israeli army's collaboration with major cloud storage companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon has raised significant ethical concerns, particularly regarding the use of artificial intelligence in military operations in Gaza. An investigation by the Israeli website 'Siha Mekumet' has revealed that this partnership has enabled the Israeli military to enhance its operational capabilities and manage vast amounts of intelligence data collected from the Gaza Strip.
According to Colonel Racheli Dembinski, the information systems officer in the Israeli army, the military has been utilizing advanced cloud services to store and process intelligence data, which has become crucial since the outbreak of the war. The investigation indicates that while operational data is not transferred to these companies, intelligence data related to Gaza residents is stored in Amazon's cloud service, highlighting a complex relationship between military operations and civilian technology.
The 'Nimbus' project further underscores this collaboration, allowing the Israeli military to leverage cloud storage for data management. Despite assurances that sensitive information remains secure, concerns persist about the implications of using commercial cloud services for military purposes, especially in a conflict zone where civilian lives are at stake.
As the military continues to digitize its operations, the ethical ramifications of using commercial cloud services in warfare are becoming increasingly prominent, raising questions about accountability and the impact on civilian populations.
