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Iran's National Cyberspace Center warned AI startups collaborating with Israeli military industries, citing their involvement in military operations and targeted killings harming Iranians. The Center named specific companies and demanded an end to such cooperation, highlighting surveillance and the potential for further action if collaborations persist.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI startups collaborating with military industries engaged in operations causing harm to people, including in warfare and targeted killings. The AI systems' use in these military contexts directly or indirectly leads to injury or harm to groups of people, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The warning from the national cyber center indicates awareness and monitoring of these collaborations, emphasizing the harm caused. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct link between AI system use and harm to people.[AI generated]