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How AI and Drones Are Changing Conflict in Colombia (Level A1) — a white and black remote controlled flying over a mountain

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

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
74 words
  • 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

  • conflicta fight or war between groups
  • groupseveral people who act together
    groups
  • technologytools and machines people use
  • dronean aircraft that flies without a pilot
    Drones
  • shielda tool to protect people or things
  • spreadto move or go to many places
  • harassmentbad 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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