‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare

On July 6, a Russian drone attack killed 18-year-old Tetiana Bubynets at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia, marking the first recorded use of a fully autonomous attack drone by Russia. Investigators found that the drone was equipped with an AI-powered minicomputer, enabling it to autonomously target and strike. This technological advancement highlights the race between Russia and Ukraine to enhance their tech infrastructure amid the ongoing war.