The increasing sophistication and rapid democratization of commercial technologies raise new concerns for the future of terrorism, both in the near and long term. Many commercial technologies – such as unmanned systems, extended reality, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and additive manufacturing – can be used as force- multiplying instruments in various terrorist activities, from radicalization and recruitment to planning and conducting an attack to financial operations. Some have already been involved in recent terror plots and attacks, including the 10/7 Hamas attacks and the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. As emerging technologies become more affordable, reliable, and available, the threat they present will become more pervasive. Drawing on multiple research studies funded by the federal government, this webinar will share insights on the following topics:
- Identifying and explaining key emerging trends related to terrorist use of commercial technology.
- Discussing implications for S. national and homeland security.