Arab Interior Ministers Conference Discusses Media’s Role in Counterterrorism and AI Threats

The 17th Arab conference of heads of security media agencies opened Wednesday in Tunis, focusing on media strategies to combat extremism and challenges from artificial intelligence.

• The conference convened at the headquarters of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis, with participation from Arab delegations.
• Secretary-General Dr. Mohamed bin Ali Koman said the agenda includes using media to counter terrorism and reduce extremist recruitment via social media.
• Koman warned that artificial intelligence technologies are being used to commit crimes, forge documents, and fabricate images and videos.
• Koman urged security agencies to participate in the Prince Nayef Award for Arab Security, which includes categories for security programs, studies, and media creativity.