"AI target recognition technologies might be built and tested abroad, but they always end up at our doorstep. The same class of tools implicated in human rights violations against civilians in Gaza and protesters can be turned on Portlanders."
"Oregon ethics officials found Portland City Council's progressive caucus did not violate public meetings law during a private retreat last summer, recommending the case be dropped."
Portland anti-war activists are raising concerns about Sightline Intelligence, a local company providing AI technology used by the Israeli military for drone strikes. They aim to prevent the city from offering resources or tax breaks to the company and ultimately block its tech sales to the military. Councilor Angelita Morillo emphasized the global impact of AI target recognition technologies, warning that tools implicated in human rights violations abroad could also affect Portland residents. Additionally, Oregon ethics officials found no violation of public meetings law by the Portland City Council's progressive caucus during a private retreat.
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