Derek ChengSenior Writer·NZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 09:00 PM7 mins to read‌Director, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies, University of Auckland, Dr Chris Wilson on last year's NZSIS report calling for Kiwis to help to help spot bad actors.Generative artificial intelligence is amplifying an increasingly volatile threat environment for our national security, according to a new NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) report.The threat level remains “possible”, where it has been since November 2022, meaning there is a 25% to 50% chance of a terrorist attack.

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