Congress Is Trying to Permanently Integrate U.S. and Israeli Defense Tech

"US-Israel Tech Pact Sparks Fears of Unchecked Military Alliance A new proposal in Congress aims to solidify a partnership between the US and Israel in the development of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, sparking concerns about the potential for unregulated military cooperation. Critics argue that the bill bears striking similarities to a previous pro-Israel legislation that stalled earlier this year, raising questions about the true intentions behind the new initiative. The proposed legislation would grant Israel preferential access to cutting-edge US technology, potentially putting American national security at risk. As lawmakers debate the merits of the bill, critics warn that it could further entrench the US-Israel military alliance, with far-reaching implications for global stability and the balance of power."

A proposal to entwine U.S. and Israeli tech in AI and autonomous systems is controversial — and closely resembles a pro-Israel bill that died earlier this year. The post Congress Is Trying to Permanently Integrate U.S. and Israeli Defense Tech appeared first on The Intercept.