‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs

Author: Caolán MageePublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs

Boko Haram fighters are using AI chatbots from major tech companies to build more powerful bombs and plan attacks, according to research from the University of Cambridge. Former members of Boko Haram's factions revealed they use tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Elon Musk's Grok for technical and military advice. Meanwhile, ISIL supporters are sharing instructions on bypassing AI safety controls to obtain weapons-related information.

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