A new report by The New York Times, citing research by University of Cambridge scholar Antonia Juelich, claims that Boko Haram fighters have increasingly used artificial intelligence tools to support aspects of their operations.
The study, based on interviews with former Boko Haram members, alleges that some insurgents used AI-powered chatbots to seek information related to battlefield tactics, equipment maintenance, and other operational challenges.
According to the report, some former members claimed the group consulted multiple AI platforms to compare responses and attempted to bypass built-in safety restrictions by disguising harmful requests as legitimate ones.
The findings have raised fresh concerns among security experts about the potential misuse of widely available AI technologies by violent extremist groups and the challenges this poses for global security.
The claims are based on interviews with former Boko Haram members and the referenced academic research.
The study, based on interviews with former Boko Haram members, alleges that some insurgents used AI-powered chatbots to seek information related to battlefield tactics, equipment maintenance, and other operational challenges.
According to the report, some former members claimed the group consulted multiple AI platforms to compare responses and attempted to bypass built-in safety restrictions by disguising harmful requests as legitimate ones.
The findings have raised fresh concerns among security experts about the potential misuse of widely available AI technologies by violent extremist groups and the challenges this poses for global security.
The claims are based on interviews with former Boko Haram members and the referenced academic research.