Artificial Intelligence and (Counter)Terrorism

Abstract

Security is one of the basic human needs so it is therefore important to study phenomena like terrorism, that significantly threaten security. Artificial intelligence as the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, can be a useful tool in the malicious activities of terrorists, and on the other hand, it enables new solutions in the fight against terrorism. The opinion paper summarizes the usefulness of artificial intelligence in both mentioned domains. Further research should focus on technological development of using AI for counter-terrorism purposes, on AI knowledge among national security organizations and continuous improvement of AI related policies among alliances and individual countries.