ABU DHABI: Trends Research and Advisory has released a new study entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Terrorism: Mechanisms and Ways of Confrontation”. The study analyses how terrorist groups use artificial intelligence (AI) and provides solutions to limit this using AI itself.
The study, which was conducted by Researcher Hamad Al Hosani, highlighted the diverse uses of AI in terrorist operations, including the pre-attack stage, financing, implementation and promotion.
The study indicated that terrorist groups use techniques such as “denial-of-service attacks,” “malware,” “decryption,” “use of drones,” and “spreading false propaganda” to achieve their goals.
The study recommended a set of solutions to confront the use of AI by terrorist groups. They include undermining extremist ideas through exporting counter-content that contains facts that contradict the terrorist ideas promoted. They also include determining the timing and location of potential terrorist attacks by tracking members of terrorist groups
‘ use of the Internet, financing transactions, and tracking terrorist financing using techniques such as OSINT framework.
Other means include improving the decision-making process in combating extremism and terrorism, analysing big data for counterterrorism purposes, and improving digital cooperation between agencies concerned with confronting and combating terrorism.
The study affirmed that artificial intelligence, despite its enormous potential in combating terrorism, also poses some risks that must be addressed. It highlighted concerns about human rights violations, such as spying on individuals and restricting freedom of expression.
The study expected that artificial intelligence will become a fundamental tool in the future confrontation against terrorism and extremism.
Source: Emirates News Agency