Sinister comeback of ISIS as insurgents harness AI & influencers

Antonio Giustozzi, senior research fellow in terrorism and conflict at defence think-tank RUSI, said ISIS relies on influencers to spread their material. He said: “ISIS branded social media is struggling because they are closely monitored and get blocked. They rely more on community chats and on seemingly independent influencers, who share ISIS-related material alongside much other stuff.” He added that Britain was likely to see more attacks in the organisation’s name, adding: “The ISIS propaganda encourages sympathisers to set up their own plots, so it is likely to happen sooner or later.”