FFWD | The Next Wave of News [English]

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In a recent report by Europol, the European law enforcement agency, it has been highlighted that organized crime is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations. The report emphasizes that advancements in technology, especially AI, are transforming the methods criminals use to plan, execute, and hide their activities. This shift is creating significant security challenges for the European Union and its member states.

The integration of AI into criminal activities spans a wide range of illicit practices, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and identity theft. The report specifically points out that generative AI is being used by criminal networks to reach victims in various languages and even to create harmful content, such as child sexual abuse material. This alarming trend underscores the dual-edged nature of technological progress, where tools designed for innovation can also be misused for nefarious purposes.

Europol warns that the very features that make AI powerful—its accessibility, adaptability, and complexity—are also what make it appealing to criminals. As these technologies continue to evolve, the threat posed by organized crime is expected to grow, necessitating urgent attention and action from law enforcement agencies across Europe.

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