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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Mednick

US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’

A U.S. charity operating in Gaza plans to record classroom conversations and use artificial intelligence to flag speech deemed "hateful" or "inciting," citing concerns that teachers could deviate from a curriculum designed to promote peace and tolerance.

The plans, outlined by the founder of the Gaza Children Village during a webinar last month, have drawn ethical, safety, and privacy concerns from Palestinian organizations, human rights advocates, and at least one of the charity's partner groups.

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