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UNLEASHING TRANSFORMATIVE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI IN COUNTERING TERRORISM ONLINE RADICALISATION EXTREMISM AND POSSIBLE RECRUITMENT

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).01      10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).01      Published : Dec 2023

Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment

Abstract

    This research explores the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in deciphering the multifarious manifestations of online Radicalisation, Extremism, and possible recruitment. It analyses AI's capabilities in disseminating positive representations and counter-narratives, its instrumental role in analysing positive imagery, optimising platform reach, and its pivotal contribution to global efforts to combat online extremism. However, AI's dualistic nature underscores the need for its ethical and responsible utilisation to curb extremist content effectively. It necessitates the development of balanced, nuanced, and coherent approaches, amalgamating enhanced analytical paradigms, collaborative efforts, ethical frameworks, strategic insight, and diversified applications. The formulation of such multifaceted approaches and cohesive strategies is paramount in navigating the intricate terrains of online extremism and in enhancing societal resilience against the proliferation of extremist ideologies. The study concludes that the strategic and ethical deployment of AI technologies is pivotal in reshaping digital discourse and in the collective endeavour to counterbalance extremist ideologies.

    Artificial Intelligence, Online Violent Extremism, Counter-Narratives, Positive Representations, Digital Discourse, Ethical Utilisation, Extremist Ideologies, Inclusive Digital Ecosystem, Resilient So

    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    Researcher, Quality Support Unit, University of Limerick, Ireland.
    (2) Ziyad Abdulaziz Almeshal
    Lecturer, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    (3) Muhammad Anwar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Studies, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Irfan, M., Almeshal, Z. A., & Anwar, M. (2023). Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII(IV), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).01

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Irfan, Muhammad, Ziyad Abdulaziz Almeshal, and Muhammad Anwar. 2023. "Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII (IV): 1-15 doi: 10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).01

HARVARD

    HARVARD : IRFAN, M., ALMESHAL, Z. A. & ANWAR, M. 2023. Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment. Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII, 1-15.

MHRA

    MHRA : Irfan, Muhammad, Ziyad Abdulaziz Almeshal, and Muhammad Anwar. 2023. "Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII: 1-15

MLA

    MLA : Irfan, Muhammad, Ziyad Abdulaziz Almeshal, and Muhammad Anwar. "Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII.IV (2023): 1-15 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Irfan, Muhammad, Almeshal, Ziyad Abdulaziz, and Anwar, Muhammad (2023), "Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment", Global Strategic & Security Studies Review, VIII (IV), 1-15

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Irfan, Muhammad, Ziyad Abdulaziz Almeshal, and Muhammad Anwar. "Unleashing Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Countering Terrorism, Online Radicalisation, Extremism, and Possible Recruitment." Global Strategic & Security Studies Review VIII, no. IV (2023): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsssr.2023(VIII-IV).01