Feb 20 Watch 7:14 How Ukrainian drone pilots are changing the course of the war against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Eric O'Connor This week marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the eastern part of the country, frontline units are working to modernize a war that has often seemed an echo from last century. Nick Schifrin and videographer Eric… Continue watching
Feb 24 Pentagon adopts new ethical principles for using AI in war By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The new principles call for people to "exercise appropriate levels of judgment and care" when deploying and using AI systems, such as those that scan aerial imagery to look for targets. But the principles fall short of stronger restrictions favored… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:10 Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial By Mike Cerre Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 5:59 News Wrap: Top ISIS leader killed in drone strike, says Pentagon; bombings rock Thailand By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a U.S. drone attack has killed a top ISIS leader in Afghanistan, according to the Pentagon. The designated ‘global terrorist’ Hafiz Saeed Khan died in a strike on July 26. Meanwhile, a series of bombings… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 7:03 'Eye in the Sky' film puts the use of drones in the spotlight By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 15 Whistleblower releases documents into U.S. military's drone program By Joshua Barajas For several years human rights groups have claimed that U.S. drone attacks have killed more civilians abroad than their intended targets. The Intercept published highly classified information Thursday that provided evidence, among other findings, that nearly 90 percent of people… Continue reading
Sep 02 U.S. targeted drone strikes at al-Shabab leader By Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces targeted the Islamic extremist al-Shabab network in an operation Monday in Somalia, the Pentagon said. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch Exploring Technology, Effectiveness, Consequences of Drone Warfare Exploring Technology, Effectiveness, Consequences of Drone Warfare… Continue watching