Wednesday, May 20, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
Part I (00:14 – 11:35)
Warfare Is Changing Before Our Eyes: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons and Drones Is Changing Modern Warfare

• Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones by The Wall Street Journal (Alistair MacDonald)

Part II (11:35 – 17:56)
The Brave Boy in the Pear Tree: How a 12-Year-Old Hero in Ukraine Fought Back Against a Russian Attack

• In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won. by The Washington Post (Steve Hendrix and Kostiantyn Khudov)

Part III (17:56 – 26:21)
Christian Parents and Leaders Must Pay Attention: Recent Headlines Emphasize the Moral Threat of New Technology

• ChatGPT became teen’s ‘illicit drug coach’ before death, lawsuit claims by USA Today (Mary Walrath-Holdridge)
• Can social media companies be sued for sexual videos? Supreme Court weighs in by USA Today (Maureen Groppe)

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