Generative AI and Its Potential Role in Information Warfare

As digital landscapes rapidly evolve, so do the threats lurking within them. This commentary explains how generative AI, while a breakthrough in technology, can be weaponized in modern conflicts through disinformation, propaganda, and psychological operations. With global security increasingly entangled in virtual arenas, this timely piece, written by BIPSS Research Assistant Abida Farzana Muna, sheds light on the urgent need for ethical oversight, international cooperation, and future-proof policy. A must-read for policymakers, researchers, and citizens navigating the uncertain future of digital warfare.