Compiling every known lethal American drone attack, a 'Drone War' map from Bloomberg charts out deaths from automated attacks. With thousands of people killed remotely by the robots, Bloomberg's map is the first to comprehensively bring together every known legal attack. This map is the first because of the high level of secrecy around the drone programs. Bloomberg obtained data from a nonprofit organization called the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Carried out by the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense, known drone attacks have killed 3,136 people. Among those killed, 17.7 percent of them were civilians.
Bloomberg's map focuses on Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia. The number of attacks in Pakistan are so numerous that Bloomberg saw fit to produce a more detailed map that zooms in on Pakistan.
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Bloomberg's 'Drone War' Map Comprehensively Documents Automated Strikes
Trend Themes
1. Automated Drone Attacks - The 'Drone War' map from Bloomberg highlights the increasing use of lethal automated drone attacks, presenting an opportunity for the development of advanced drone technology and countermeasures.
2. Comprehensive Data Mapping - Bloomberg's map brings together all known lethal American drone attacks, showcasing the demand for advanced data mapping technology and analytics in the field of armed conflicts.
3. Secrecy and Transparency - The high level of secrecy surrounding drone programs raises the need for innovative solutions that promote transparency and accountability in the deployment and use of automated drone technology.
Industry Implications
1. Drone Technology - The rise in lethal automated drone attacks calls for advancements in drone technology, including artificial intelligence and remote operating systems.
2. Data Analytics - The comprehensive data mapping of lethal drone attacks requires sophisticated data analytics tools and algorithms to analyze and visualize the vast amount of data.
3. Transparency and Accountability - The growing concerns around secrecy in drone programs create opportunities for industries that can develop solutions to promote transparency and accountability, such as blockchain-based systems and auditing technologies.