United Nations reports increasing use of artificial intelligence by terrorist groups.

"UN notes growing use of AI by terrorist organizations" — TASS (English) · AI & Technology

29 Sept 2026Single source

What it means

The United Nations has reported that terrorist groups are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence technologies for malicious purposes, such as generating propaganda, enhancing recruitment efforts, and planning attacks. The warning was issued during a UN counter-terrorism briefing, highlighting the evolving threat landscape. The TASS article summarizes the UN's concerns based on official statements.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on a UN official briefing, reported by the reputable news agency TASS. As a secondary report of a primary UN source, it is authoritative regarding the UN's position, though specific details about AI use may be general.

How new

The report was published on September 28, 2026, making it genuinely new as of that date.

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