The EU warned of a new terror menace 25 years after 9/11, saying online youths are seeking violent thrills. It said AI-powered bots have been used to boost recruitment and promote terrorist ideologies, while AI-driven apps have been used for research to prepare attacks.
WHO:European Union
WHAT:EU warning about a new terror menace linked to online recruitment and attack preparation using AI tools.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:The warning was triggered by concerns that online youths are seeking violent thrills and that AI tools are being used to recruit and research potential attacks.
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