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‘NAZA’: Israeli filmmakers’ documentary on Gaza gets 24-minute standing ovation at Venice
An Israeli documentary about Gaza received a standing ovation lasting more than 20 minutes at its Venice premiere. The film details the use of artificial intelligence in military targeting. It was made by directors who previously won an Oscar.
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