Extremists use AI: Protection of the Constitution raises the alarm!

Extremists use AI: Protection of the Constitution raises the alarm!

München, Deutschland - The protection of the constitution recently warned of the use of modern AI systems by extremist organizations. These technologies that are able to automatically evaluate large amounts of data could have dangerous effects on society. Kleine Zeitung reports that extremist actors are able to analyze individual psychological and social features of users. This allows you to develop tailor -made content that are specifically geared towards people who are receptive to radical ideologies.

The challenges of radicalization

The problem of the targeted use of generative AI by extremist actors leads to the creation of personalized radicalization paths. These paths are often more difficult to break through than conventional forms of propaganda. In order to meet these challenges, the protection of the constitution emphasizes the need for close cooperation with national and international partners.

A focused approach could be the implementation of AI-based identification systems to identify AI generated and personalized propaganda. The cooperation with technology companies is considered crucial in order to identify attempts at manipulation at an early stage. In addition, increased awareness of the public is considered necessary to protect society from extremist influences.

online radicalization and mainstreaming

Another point of view of the radicalization dynamics is dealt with in the final report "Mainstreaming and radicalization on social media", which was published in November 2022. According to Constitutional protection aims to postpone the mainstreaming in the direction of radical positions without directly linked to specific ideologies become.

The role of social media in the communication strategies of extremist actors became particularly clear during the protest events around the Covid 19 pandemic. These platforms offer a stage for the spread of dangerous narratives, which are important in individual radicalization processes. Researchers at LMU Munich have developed approaches to theoretical conceptualization and empirical operationalization of strategic mainstreaming, which illustrates the complexity of the topic.

Overall, it can be seen that the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence by extremists is a serious challenge for security. The close cooperation between the state, security authorities and technology companies as well as the strengthening of media literacy are essential building blocks in the fight against these threats.