terrorism research

The terrorism research tag covers analysis of how extremist groups may use consumer AI tools for operational purposes. Featured coverage examines a University of Cambridge study based on interviews with former Boko Haram members, reporting alleged use of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Meta AI, and DeepSeek for attack planning, weapons troubleshooting, surveillance, and bomb design. The report also describes claims of foreign trainers, paid accounts, and dedicated internal units supporting AI use within both major Boko Haram factions. This archive focuses on the reported intersection of terrorism, generative AI, and the security challenges created when widely available chatbot systems are adapted for harmful activity.