Document Type
Report
Publication Date
3-2025
Abstract
This set of studies sought to examine how large language models (LLMs) are used in the malevolent creativity problem solving process. Terrorist innovation, also referred to as tactical innovation or malevolent innovation, is centered on terrorist’s use of new methods for violence. Following the advent of accessible LLM tools, such as generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), this current effort examined how individuals use these tools to gather information when generating both novel and harmful ideas. Put differently, LLM tools synthesize large amounts of information, that would previously be a limitation of an individual’s knowledge base, to help them ideate and plan attacks.
Recommended Citation
d’Amato, A. L., Theobald, E., Rygg, J., Elson, J. S., & Hunter, S. T. (2025). AI-driven malevolent creativity: Implications for terrorist innovation through constrained and unconstrained LLM tools. Report for Department of Homeland Security Grand No. 20STTPC00001-05. Omaha, NE.