How Boko Haram leverages AI tools from US and China in attacks

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How Boko Haram Turns US and Chinese AI Tools Into Weapons of Terror

In a groundbreaking investigation, researchers at the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy have uncovered how Boko Haram has integrated artificial intelligence from both American and Chinese tech ecosystems into its operational toolkit. The findings, based on 57 in-person interviews with former members, mid-level commanders, and technical specialists, reveal a disturbing evolution: what began as propaganda tools have become precision instruments for planning attacks, designing explosives, and optimizing military logistics.

By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter

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