Editors

Susan Sim, Eric Hartunian, and Paul J. Milas

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In a world where technology is rapidly advancing and available to the masses, companies and policymakers face a daunting reality—non-state actors are using innovation for sinister purposes. While artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems promise enhanced threat detection, terrorist groups are exploiting these tools for recruitment and attacks. The future is concerning as AI becomes more widespread and autonomous systems and augmented reality redefine society.

A groundbreaking report is born from a collaboration between NATO COE-DAT and the US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. This book unveils a grim forecast that terrorists are poised to exploit advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, augmented reality, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. The line between reality and fiction blurs in the age of rapid technological evolution, urging governments, industries, and academia to unite in crafting ethical frameworks and regulations. As geopolitical tides shift, NATO stresses national responsibility in combating terrorism and advocating for collective strength against the looming specter of technology-driven threats. However, questions linger. Can regulatory frameworks keep pace with technological innovation? Will industry prioritize ethical considerations over profit margins?

Contributors

Darrin L. Frye, Sarah Lohmann, Paul J. Milas, Michael W. Parrott, Susan Sim, Steve S. Sin, Kristan J. Wheaton

Chapter 1: ©2024 Susan Sim. All rights reserved.

Chapter 2: ©2024 Sarah Lohmann. All rights reserved.

Chapter 5: ©2024 Steve S. Sin. All rights reserved.

ISBN

1-58487-853-3

Publication Date

4-18-2024

Publisher

USAWC Press

City

Carlisle, PA

Keywords

emerging technology, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, agroterrorism, biosecurity, biotechnology, nanoweaponry, nanotechnology, terrorism

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Emerging Technologies and Terrorism: An American Perspective

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