Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: an overview between protection and weaponisation
Abstract
The technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) functions as a transformative power which affects security and cultural heritage preservation (C.H.P). The dual-use capabilities of AI technology create essential ethical and operational challenges. AI technology protects cultural assets through its monitoring capabilities and digitization efforts and predictive threat analysis but it becomes a significant threat when used to launch cyberattacks or spread misinformation or target cultural sites precisely.