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NCAA D1 FBS Overhauls Targeting Penalties, Adds Fair-Catch Kick Option for 2026
sports23 days ago

NCAA D1 FBS Overhauls Targeting Penalties, Adds Fair-Catch Kick Option for 2026

The NCAA D1 FBS Oversight Committee approved 2026 changes to targeting penalties: first offense permits playing in the next game, second offense halves the next game, third offense suspends the full game; conferences may appeal a second ejection via video review by the national coordinator of officials; offensive pass interference penalties reduced to 10 yards; teams may attempt a kick after a completed or awarded fair catch from the catch spot with the defense at least 10 yards away, potentially adding 3 points; leg coverings rule rejected; changes are part of a one-year trial beginning in 2026 with a pending FCS decision.

via On3|
#football#ncaa#officiating
Gillibrand Presses EUCOM Chief Over Iran School Strike and Civilian Harm Safeguards
politics29 days ago

Gillibrand Presses EUCOM Chief Over Iran School Strike and Civilian Harm Safeguards

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pressed EUCOM commander Gen. Grynkewich at a Senate hearing about a U.S. strike that hit a girls’ school in Iran, killing about 170 children, questioning the targeting process and civilian-harm protections; Grynkewich defended safeguards and commitment to minimizing civilian harm, while the Pentagon later admitted responsibility for the strike.

via Mediaite|
#civilian-harm#eucom#iran
Lawmakers Press Pentagon Over Iran Strike and AI in Targeting
world1 month ago

Lawmakers Press Pentagon Over Iran Strike and AI in Targeting

More than 120 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking details on civilian-casualty mitigation in Iran and the role of AI in selecting targets, spotlighting the Feb. 28 strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school that killed over 170 people. They question why the school was targeted, whether AI or the Maven Smart System was used, and whether human review occurred; a March 20 deadline for answers is set, and the Pentagon has not yet publicly commented.

via NBC News|
#artificial-intelligence#civilian-casualties#iran
NCAA mulls one-year trial: first targeting ejection won’t force a halftime ban in 2024-25
sports1 month ago

NCAA mulls one-year trial: first targeting ejection won’t force a halftime ban in 2024-25

The Division I Football Rules Subcommittee proposed a one-year trial that would allow a player disqualified for targeting for the first time in a season to play in the next game, regardless of whether the ejection occurred in the first or second half. The existing rule would still apply to a second targeting offense. FBS and FCS Oversight Committees must approve; the FBS panel meets March 19 and the FCS on March 23. Conferences would also be allowed to appeal second-targeting calls for possible overturns via video review. The change aims to balance safety with an appropriate penalty structure, with ongoing monitoring.

via On3|
#college-football#ncaa#penalties
"AI in Israel's Gaza Operations: Target Selection and Controversy"
world-news2 years ago

"AI in Israel's Gaza Operations: Target Selection and Controversy"

The Israeli military has reportedly been using an artificial intelligence tool called "Lavender" to identify bombing targets in Gaza, with human review of the suggested targets being cursory at best. The tool allegedly has a 10% error rate, and officials claim that human personnel often served only as a "rubber stamp" for the machine's decisions. The investigation comes amid international scrutiny of Israel's military campaign, with targeted air strikes killing foreign aid workers and leading to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Israeli military denies using AI to identify terrorists but acknowledges using a database to cross-reference intelligence sources for target identification. Reports also suggest that the army systematically attacked targets in their homes, resulting in civilian casualties, and preferred to use unguided missiles, which can cause large-scale damage.

via CNN|
#artificial-intelligence#gaza#israel
Israeli Military's Targeting of Journalists and Families in Gaza Sparks Outrage and Concern
conflict2 years ago

Israeli Military's Targeting of Journalists and Families in Gaza Sparks Outrage and Concern

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has accused the Israeli military of targeting journalists and their families in Gaza, resulting in the highest death toll of media workers in any recent conflict. The CPJ documented at least 68 journalists and media workers killed since the Hamas cross-border attack in October. The CPJ expressed concern over the apparent pattern of targeting journalists and their families by the Israeli military, calling for an end to the impunity in such cases. Reporters Without Borders also warned that journalism is being eradicated in Gaza due to Israel's refusal to protect media personnel. Israel denies targeting journalists, claiming to only target Hamas. The CPJ called for more transparency from Israel regarding the rules of engagement for soldiers dealing with media workers.

via The Guardian|
#committee-to-protect-journalists#conflict#gaza
Israel's AI-driven bombing campaign in Gaza raises civilian casualties
militarytechnology2 years ago

Israel's AI-driven bombing campaign in Gaza raises civilian casualties

Israel's military has been using an AI target-creation platform called "the Gospel" to select bombing targets in Gaza during its offensive against Hamas. The platform, which uses machine learning and advanced computing, has significantly accelerated the production of targets, with the IDF claiming to have identified over 12,000 targets in Gaza. The Gospel has been used to produce automated recommendations for attacking targets, including the private homes of suspected Hamas or Islamic Jihad operatives. Concerns have been raised about the risks posed to civilians as advanced militaries increasingly rely on complex and opaque automated systems on the battlefield.

via The Guardian|
#artificial-intelligence#civilian-harm#gaza
Injuries Plague Alabama's Jayden Daniels in LSU Loss
sports2 years ago

Injuries Plague Alabama's Jayden Daniels in LSU Loss

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels exited the game against Alabama after a hit from Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner and was later placed into concussion protocol. Despite his impressive performance, throwing for 219 yards and running for 163 more, Daniels was unable to return to the game. LSU coach Brian Kelly expressed concern over the hit and questioned whether it should have been reviewed for targeting. Garrett Nussmeier replaced Daniels and Alabama ultimately pulled away to win 42-28.

via ESPN|
#alabama#concussion-protocol#jayden-daniels
"Controversial Targeting Call Ejects Deion Sanders' Son in Colorado's Loss to UCLA"
sports2 years ago

"Controversial Targeting Call Ejects Deion Sanders' Son in Colorado's Loss to UCLA"

Shilo Sanders, son of Colorado's head coach Deion Sanders, was ejected from the Buffaloes' game against UCLA for targeting after delivering a big hit on UCLA's Carsen Ryan. Despite leading with his shoulder, Sanders was penalized and subsequently ejected. Colorado lost the game 28-16, but Sanders will be eligible to play in their next game against Oregon State.

via USA TODAY|
#colorado#ejection#shilo-sanders