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D10 — Targeted Violence Pathway

D10-E04

AI-Assisted Target Selection

Description

AI helps compare or evaluate targets, symbols, people, institutions, or infrastructure.

Rationale

AI-assisted target selection is an operational behavior that reflects the transition from grievance to action planning. When AI is consulted to compare, evaluate, or rank potential targets — whether people, locations, or institutions — it is functioning as a planning tool in support of an attack. This element requires immediate notification to relevant protective stakeholders.

Evidence Base

  • Inside a Mass Shooter’s Harrowing History With ChatGPT

    Mark Follman, 2024. Inside a Mass Shooter’s Harrowing History With ChatGPT. Mother Jones.

    News / journalism

  • AI-associated delusions: the missing dimension of mortality

    Idris Altinisik, Utku Igcioglu, Murat Emul, 2024. AI-associated delusions: the missing dimension of mortality. Lancet Psychiatry, Vol 13, pages 456. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00396-7.

    Commentary / Editorial
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