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AI threatens to arm terrorists with lethal new weapons

Original: AI threatens to equip terrorists with the most lethal weapons

The Times reports that artificial intelligence could equip terrorists with the most lethal weapons, warning that rapidly advancing AI tools may be exploited by extremist groups to plan attacks, develop dangerous capabilities or spread propaganda at scale. The article underscores growing concern among security experts and policymakers about the dual-use risks of AI technology falling into the wrong hands.

Why now: Fears about AI misuse by hostile and extremist actors are rising as the technology spreads rapidly

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