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Oct 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
Canadian law professor warns over AI targeting
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Heidi Matthews, a law professor at York University, warned that AI-assisted targeting in the US-Israeli war against Iran raises serious concerns about human oversight, civilian protection and international law. Matthews also described a US attack on Iran as “unequivocally” an unlawful use of force.
WHO: Heidi Matthews, a law professor at York University
WHAT: Matthews warned that AI-assisted targeting in the US-Israeli war against Iran raises concerns about human oversight, civilian protection and international law.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 10:39 AM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: The concerns stem from the use of AI-assisted targeting in the war and its implications for human oversight, civilian protection and international law.
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