Militants experimenting with AI, risks to grow

As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial inteligence, militant groups also are experimenting with the technology, even if they aren't sure exactly what to do with it.

- AP WASHINGTON

For extremist organisations, AI could be a powerful tool for recruiting new members, churning out realistic deepfake images and refining their cyberattacks, national security experts and spy agencies have warned. Someone posting on a pro-Islamic State group website last month urged other IS supporters to make AI part of operations. "One of the best things about AI is how easy it is to use," the user wrote in English.

"Some intelligence agencies worry that AI will contribute (to) recruiting," the user continued. "So make their nightmares into reality."