wire / 2026-10-13-59e7
Nigeria and African Union Warn of Terrorists' Use of AI and Drones
Officials in Nigeria and the African Union say terrorist groups now use AI for propaganda and fundraising. Training for security agencies is underway.
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Nigerian and African Union officials warned that terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel are increasingly exploiting AI, drones, and digital technologies for recruitment, propaganda, and financing. Regional training and cooperation efforts are underway to counter these emerging threats and build capacity among security agencies.