How AI and Drones Are Changing Conflict in ColombiaCEFR A1
25 Apr 2026
Adapted from Liam Anderson, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Jaime Maldonado, Unsplash
- Colombia has had a long armed conflict.
- Many armed groups act across different regions.
- New technology is changing how people fight.
- Drones are cheap and used in attacks.
- These devices have injured and killed many officers.
- The state is building a shield against drones.
- The shield uses special tools to stop drones.
- Fake audio and video spread widely online.
- Social apps allow threats and harassment of leaders.
- People worry technology makes violence more efficient.
Difficult words
- conflict — a fight or war between groups
- group — several people who act togethergroups
- technology — tools and machines people use
- drone — an aircraft that flies without a pilotDrones
- shield — a tool to protect people or things
- spread — to move or go to many places
- harassment — bad behaviour that hurts or scares others
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a fake video online?
- Do you use social apps to talk to friends?
- Are you worried about new technology?
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