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What are AI-enabled drones?

AI-enabled drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that use artificial intelligence to operate with varying degrees of autonomy, potentially identifying targets or navigating complex environments without constant human input. The MI5 chief's warning suggests terrorists are exploring how this technology could make attacks more sophisticated, harder to detect, and potentially more deadly.

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