A new development in the use of artificial intelligence by extremist groups has emerged, with reports suggesting that Boko Haram is beginning to integrate AI into its operations. According to a study by the University of Cambridge's Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy, published last July, former members of Boko Haram in Nigeria were introduced to chatbots in 2023 and 2024. The study collected 27 testimonies from these former members, revealing that the group has been using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek for various operational tasks, including the planning of operations, the repair and modification of weapons, the manufacture of explosives, logistics, and the analysis of combat situations. Some members reportedly received specific training from Western supporters to bypass restrictions on these AI platforms. The use of AI by terrorist organizations is not a new phenomenon, but previously it was mainly used for propaganda operations, such as generating images and texts, automatic translation, recruitment campaigns, and the dissemination of content. However, the current unrestricted use of AI allows these groups to transform American or Chinese chatbots into on-demand technical assistants, capable of quickly responding to their specific needs. According to a test conducted in 2026 by Tech Against Terrorism, about a third of the responses via basic models could provide help considered exploitable in scenarios related to terrorism. When the models were unrestricted, the level of response was also higher. The integration of AI by Boko Haram appears to be part of a broader trend among terrorist groups to repurpose consumer technologies for attack purposes. Previously, these groups were pioneers in using encrypted messaging apps to organize themselves and were among the first to repurpose consumer drones for attack purposes. The use of AI is also reducing the need for specialists within the ranks of terrorist groups, as AI allows for the lowering of the level of knowledge required to solve certain technical problems. This development raises concerns about the potential for AI to assist in planning complex attacks, although current evidence suggests that such capabilities are still in the experimental phase.