Cambridge University experts warn AI could 'destabilise the world'

Experts at the University of Cambridge have warned that rogue states and terrorists could turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to destabilise the world. A new report by 26 experts on AI, security and technology suggests that unless preparations are made against the malicious use of the technology, cybercrime will rapidly increase in years to come. The report, The Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence: Forecasting, Prevention, and Mitigation, also warns of the rise of "highly believable fake videos" impersonating prominent figures or faking events to manipulate public opinion around political events. It forecasts artificially intelligent bots being used to manipulate the news agenda, social media and elections as well as the hijacking of drones and autonomous vehicles. AI software features prominently in modern life - it is used to power virtual assistants such as Amazon's Alexa and many smartphone features, as well as in driverless car technology and on an industrial scale to process large amounts of data.