Digital Rights Weekly Update: 21- 27 February
Several reports highlight issues of tech and surveillance in relation to Palestine. The #ReconnectGaza campaign calls for rebuilding Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, which was destroyed in the ongoing conflict. AI technology is being used in military operations, raising legal concerns regarding international law and human rights. U.S. tech giants are linked to Israeli military operations using AI, while platforms like TikTok face scrutiny over pro-Palestinian content. Additionally, Airbnb and Booking.com are accused of profiting from illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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