The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has warned that worsening global conflicts, economic hardship, climate change and the rapid spread of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), are creating fertile ground for a surge in terrorism. Guterres urged governments to tackle the root causes of violent extremism rather than relying solely on military responses, warning that military force alone will fail.

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has warned that worsening global conflicts, economic hardship, climate change and the rapid spread of emerging technologies,…

"Terrorists have grown adept at exploiting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and unmanned weapons," the UN secretary general said