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The Download: autonomous narco submarines, and virtue signaling chatbots

Technology
Global
Started February 20, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How uncrewed narco subs could transform the Colombian drug trade For decades, handmade narco subs have been some of the cocaine trade’s most elusive and productive workhorses, ferrying multi-ton loads of illicit drugs…

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 20, 2026
The use of autonomous narco submarines could revolutionize the drug trade, making it more efficient and harder for authorities to combat.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 20, 2026
Innovative technologies, even in illegal contexts, can lead to discussions about regulation and ethical use in other sectors like transportation and logistics.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 20, 2026
Virtue signaling chatbots may distract from real issues in the drug trade, failing to address the root causes of drug abuse and trafficking.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 20, 2026
Autonomous narco subs pose a significant threat to global security, enabling drug cartels to expand their operations and evade law enforcement.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 20, 2026
The rise of technology in illicit drug trade raises questions about the effectiveness of current drug policies and law enforcement strategies.
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