ISIS Utilizes AI for Propaganda Videos in News Harvest Program

March 26, 2024

ISIS supporters developed an AI-driven media program, News Harvest, to disseminate propaganda videos. The weekly broadcasts feature AI-generated news anchors discussing ISIS activities worldwide using affordable and accessible AI tools. This incident underscores the potential of AI as a propaganda tool for extremist groups. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trustworthy, safe, and secure AI practices. For those interested in shaping the future of AI governance, join HISPI Project Cerebellum to map, measure, and manage such incidents through its TAIM framework. JOIN US

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.654, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MAP 1.3 — similarity 0.648, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
MAP 4.1 — similarity 0.647, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: isis, isis-supporters
Alleged developer: openai, elevenlabs
Alleged harmed parties: general-public, people-susceptible-to-radicalism

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/690

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