The United Nations is warning that terrorists could hijack cars or drones driven by artificial intelligence to conduct attacks in crowded spaces, resulting in mass casualties.
A report released last month by the U.N. Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Centre revealed that terrorists this century have utilized emerging technologies such as drones, virtual currencies, and social media. With AI increasingly becoming more accessible, the report said, “it is imperative to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared for any eventuality involving its misuse.”
The report detailed a 2016 video prepared by the Islamic State group in Syria showing it experimenting with a rudimentary version of a self-driving car that was remote-controlled. The car had mannequins placed inside to make observers think a person was driving. It is believed the group also had plans to attempt to replicate the heat signature of a human being to further fool security systems into believing that someone was inside.
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