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How Ukraine’s futuristic war could get ‘much worse,’ according to ex-Google CEO
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns that Ukraine’s battlefield “kill zones” are expanding rapidly due to swift technological advancements in drone warfare, making leaving cover extremely dangerous.
- Schmidt highlights that Russia has improved its weapons development and deployment speed, eroding Ukraine’s previous technological advantage in the ongoing conflict.
- The war has become a testing ground for drone technology, with faster, jet-powered Russian Shahed drones challenging Ukraine’s interception capabilities and prompting urgent innovation.
- Schmidt predicts artificial intelligence will soon enable computers to autonomously manage large drone swarms, significantly changing battlefield dynamics.
- He calls for increased Western support, including funding and technology, to help Ukraine counter evolving threats and sustain its defense against Russia’s intensified offensive.
