| dc.description.abstract | The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the last decade has profoundly
impacted various sectors, including security, where its intersection with terrorism has
emerged as a growing concern. As AI technologies advance, terrorist organizations, such
as ISIS, are increasingly utilizing AI-driven tools to enhance their capabilities in areas
like recruitment, cyberattacks, and warfare strategies. This chapter explores how AI is
transforming terrorism, presenting both significant risks and opportunities, and analyzes
the implications for international security. Terrorism, especially in its modern form, has
evolved through technological advancements, with groups like ISIS exploiting AI to
amplify the scope and impact of their attacks. The democratization of AI tools has enabled
terrorist groups to leverage autonomous systems like drones, deepfake videos, and
biometric systems, posing new challenges to counterterrorism efforts. These
developments highlight the need for states to reassess and adapt their security policies,
ensuring they can effectively respond to AI’s role in terrorism.
The paper uses ISIS as a case study to examine how AI technologies are leveraged by
terrorist organizations and the corresponding ethical and legal challenges. By examining
existing counterterrorism policies, this research aims to provide insights into how global
security frameworks are being reshaped in response to these emerging threats. It argues
that the increasing reliance on AI requires a fundamental shift in defense and diplomacy,
as traditional methods are ill-equipped to address this new paradigm. The paper also
addresses the growing concerns of intelligence agencies about AI’s potential to accelerate
radicalization and facilitate terrorist activities. Given the growing threat of AI in
terrorism, several actionable policy recommendations are proposed. First, states should
enhance international collaboration to create a global framework for regulating the use of
AI in both warfare and cybersecurity. This framework should address the ethical concerns
surrounding AI, ensuring that its use in counterterrorism respects human rights and
international law. | en_UK |
