PDB Afternoon Bulletin | August 25th, 2026: Russia Just Crossed a Terrifying AI Threshold & Washington Reopens Embassies
A Russian AI-guided drone in Ukraine made the final targeting decision without human input, killing three civilians — a significant escalation in autonomous warfare that underscores how commercial technology is reshaping modern combat.
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