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The Wounded Human in the Loop in the AI War on Iran
By Dr. Ameneh Dehshiri, AI law and policy expert When the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, headlines focused on targets, escalation, and retaliation. Beneath the surface, something more consequential was unfolding. This was not just another military campaign. Even early assessments described it as a turning point, a moment when artificial intelligence moved from the margins of warfare to its operational core. What made this
Ameneh Dehshiri
Mar 215 min read


Unequal inputs, unequal outcomes: The human rights risks of generative
Training AI on user data from social media sites poses a range of risks A quiet but far-reaching shift is taking place across the...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Addressing GDPR’s Shortcomings in AI Training Data Transparency with the AI Act
In July 2025—just weeks before the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) comes into force—two long-anticipated transparency tools...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Aug 1, 20254 min read


If AI doesn't care about hate speech in Arabic or Farsi, what kind of future is it building?
The failure of AI to understand Arabic and Persian leaves the door open to a future steeped in hate speech, disinformation and erasure,...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Jul 14, 20251 min read


In-House Data Harvest: How Social Platforms' AI Ambitions Threaten User Rights
AI needs data. Platforms have it. And now, they’re merging. On March 29, 2025, it was reported that Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, had...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Under the VPN Shadow: From Government Filtering to Cyber Zombies
The issue of internet filtering and the widespread use of VPNs has become one of the pressing challenges in Iran today. Even during the...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Jul 10, 20251 min read


The VPN Epidemic in Iran: A Digital Plague Amid Global Isolation
U.S. sanctions have significantly restricted Iranians' access to safe, paid international VPNs and advanced cybersecurity tools. Read More...
Ameneh Dehshiri
Jul 4, 20251 min read
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