AI-generated disinformation campaigns are expected to heighten political unrest and violence globally. Incidents in 2024 serve as examples: fake stories about public officials, UK riots sparked by false social media information, and disinformation targeting French elections. As generative AI becomes more accessible and sophisticated, there is a risk of it being weaponised to push radical narratives and conspiracy theories, such as fabricated coup attempts or amplified extremist content on social media platforms. Increasing public distrust may spark widespread civil unrest, heighten geopolitical tensions, and lead to targeted political violence and terrorism.