New technologies are being used as a tool of oppression in Palestine, including the use of AI-based facial recognition, automated weapons and ICTs. What is the situation of digital rights under Israeli military occupation and what role does the use of AI play in this power play?
In addition, how do social media platforms play a role in the Palestinian context? Mais Qandeel shares her research on digital rights and surveillance in Palestine and stresses that European discussion of privacy, data protection and surveillance must cover contexts of conflicts and military oppression.