Cybersecurity Expert Warns of AI Use in Disinformation and Weapons Production in Middle East

Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy, an international cybersecurity expert, has warned about the exploitation of artificial intelligence in disinformation campaigns and weapons production in the Middle East.

El-Guindy discussed a recent report issued by AI company Anthropic. He described its findings as shocking, saying the report had been released just days earlier.

His warning draws attention to the potential misuse of AI beyond civilian applications, particularly in manipulating information and supporting weapons-related activities.

The available summary of his remarks did not identify the actors or countries involved, or explain how AI was allegedly used. It also provided no specific examples from the report, leaving the scope of the activities unclear.