The European Union’s main police agency, Europol, has raised an alarm about how artificial intelligence (AI) is now being misused by criminal groups. According to their latest report, criminals are using AI to carry out serious crimes like drug dealing, human trafficking, online scams, money laundering, and cyberattacks.
This report is based on information gathered from police forces across all 27 European Union countries. Released every four years, it helps guide how the EU tackles organized crime. Europol’s chief, Catherine De Bolle, said cybercrime is growing more dangerous as criminals use advanced digital tools. She explained that AI is giving criminals more power, allowing them to launch precise and damaging attacks on people, companies, and even governments.
Some crimes, she noted, are not just about making money. In certain cases, these actions are also designed to cause unrest and weaken countries. The report explains that criminal groups are now working closely with some governments to secretly carry out harmful activities.
One growing concern is the rise in harmful online content, especially material involving children. AI is making it harder to track and identify those responsible because fake images and videos look very real. This is making the job of investigators much more challenging.
The report also highlights how criminals are now able to trick people using technology like voice imitation and deepfake videos. These tools allow scammers to pretend to be someone else, steal identities, and threaten people
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