BRICS NSAs Advocate for Global Framework Against Terrorist Exploitation of AI and Encryption
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At the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting, member nations emphasized collective action against the misuse of emerging technologies like AI and encrypted platforms by terrorist organizations. The meeting highlighted the urgency of information sharing to counter non-traditional security threats, including cyber warfare and supply chain vulnerabilities.
The 16th meeting of the BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) has underscored a critical shift in the global security paradigm, focusing on the 'weaponization' of emerging technologies. Member states, including India, expressed grave concern over the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and end-to-end encrypted communication platforms by terrorist groups for recruitment, radicalization, and financing.
The delegates emphasized that while technology acts as a catalyst for economic growth, its unregulated nature provides a low-cost, high-impact tool for non-state actors. The meeting called for the establishment of a robust BRICS framework for information sharing and technical cooperation. This includes tracking the digital footprint of terror modules across borders and developing common protocols for cyber-forensics. This is particularly relevant for India, which has faced persistent challenges from digital radicalization and the use of encrypted apps for terror financing along its borders.
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