AFP warns AI is speeding up youth radicalisation to within days
AFP acting deputy commissioner says artificial intelligence is speeding up youth radicalisation. It now happens in days instead of years. This creates a 'tsunami' of youth crime.
The Australian Federal Police has warned parliament that AI is speeding up how fast young people become radicalised. Acting deputy commissioner Sandra Booth told a parliamentary inquiry that radicalisation used to take years or months.
Now it happens within days. AI makes it easier to manipulate and radicalise victims online, she said.
Since 2020, 65 children including 12-year-olds have been subject to federal police operations. One 13-year-old was caught using Discord.
The teen allegedly had violent extremist material. A notebook contained plans for a school shooting.
Why it mattersThis creates urgent pressure on Australia's mental health, education and criminal justice systems. It poses new threats to public safety and democratic institutions.
AustraliaSignals growing threat to Australian young people; may drive changes to online safety laws and policing priorities.
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