The Weaponization of AI: The Next Stage of Terrorism and Warfare

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Edited volume examining how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to advance terrorism and reshape modern warfare. Covers national security impacts of AI and large language models, terrorist use of AI-driven social media, and the growth of techno-terrorist enterprises among violent nonstate actors. Presents operational, indications-and-warnings, and disruption perspectives, alongside legal aspects and counterterrorism challenges, supported by chapter contributions and concluding guidance for decision makers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages134

Reading Time5 h 38 min

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: National Security Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models

Chapter 3: Terrorist Use of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Social Media

Chapter 4: The Coming of the Techno-Terrorist Enterprise

Chapter 5: Raven Sentry

Chapter 6: Using Artificial Intelligence to Disrupt Terrorist Operations

Chapter 7: Legal Aspects and Challenges for Counterterrorism

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Biographies

THE WEAPONIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THE NEXT STAGE OF TERRORISM AND WARFARE Edited by C. Anthony PFAFF Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism COE-DAT The WeaponizaTion of ai: The nexT STage of TerroriSm and Warfare edited by dr. C. anthony pfaff The WeaponizaTion of ai: The nexT STage of TerroriSm and Warfare C. Anthony Pfaff (ed.) 2025 The Weaponization ofAI: The Next Stage of Terrorism and Warfare/by C. Anthony Pfaff (ed.) Authors: C. Anthony Pfaff, Brennan Deveraux, Sarah Lohmann, Christopher Lowrance, Ş . BarışÖzçelik, Thomas W. Spahr, Andras Jozsef Uveges, Gábor Nyáry First Edition, Ankara, Apr 2025 Published by Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) Publisher Certificate Number: 51450 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE DEFENCE AGAINST TERRORISM Address : Devlet Mahallesi İnönü Bulvarı Kirazlıdere Caddesi No:65 Çankaya 06582 Ankara-TÜRKİYE P.O. Box Address : P.K.-57 06582 Bakanlıklar-ANKARA TÜRKİYE PHONE : +90 312 425 82 15 FAX : +90 312 425 64 89 [E-MAIL : info@coedat.nato.int](E-MAIL : info@coedat.nato.int) Printed by Başkent Klişe Matbaacılık Bayındır 2. Sk. No: 30/1 06420 Çankaya/Ankara (0312) 431 54 90 © All rights reserved by the Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of COE-DAT. Disclaimer The information and views expressed in this book are solely those of the authors and may not represent the opinions and policies of NATO, COE-DAT, NATO member countries or the institutions with which the authors are affiliated. 130 pages; ISBN: 978-975-409-783-2 1.Artificial Intelligence 2. Terrorism 3. Counter Terrorism. To cite this book: C. Anthony Pfaff (ed.) 2025, The Weaponization ofAI: The Next Stage of Terrorism and Warfare (Ankara: Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism) 3 The WeaponizaTion of ai: The nexT STage of TerroriSm and Warfare TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction. Terrorism and Artificial Intelligence by Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff. Project Lead Researcher and Editor ...................................................... 7 Chapter 2: National Security Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models by Dr. Sarah Lohmann .................................................................................................................. 23 Chapter 3: Terrorist Use of Artificial Intelligence-Driven Social Media by Major András József Uveges .................................................................................................... 43 Chapter 4: The Coming of the Techno-Terrorist Enterprise: AI and the Tactical, Organizational, and Conceptual Transformation of the World of Violent Nonstate Actors by Dr. Gábor Nyáry ....................................................................................................................... 55 Chapter 5: Raven Sentry: Employing AI for Indications and Warnings in Afghanistan by Colonel Thomas W. Spahr ........................................................................................................ 77 Chapter 6: Using Artificial Intelligence to Disrupt Terrorist Operations by Colonel Chris Lowrance and Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff ................................................................. 93 Chapter 7: Legal Aspects and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence for Counterterrorism by Dr. Ş. Barış Özçelik ................................................................................................................ 107 Chapter 8: Conclusion by Major Brennan Deveraux and Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff .............................................................. 119 Biographies ................................................................................................................................. 127 4 Preface

FAQs

What topics does the book address about AI and terrorism?

It examines AI’s impact on national security, AI-driven terrorist social media use, and how violent nonstate actors may adopt AI-enabled techno-terrorist approaches.

How does the volume approach operational and warning applications of AI?

It includes chapters focused on using AI for indications and warnings and on employing AI to disrupt terrorist operations.

Does the book consider legal issues related to counterterrorism with AI?

Yes. A dedicated chapter covers legal aspects and challenges of using AI for counterterrorism.

Sep 17, 2026

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