Source: France24

France24 – In a new report, Europol warns that criminal organizations across Europe are increasingly using AI tools to carry out and enhance illicit activities, including deepfake scams, cyberattacks, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The report notes that generative AI is particularly attractive to criminals for its low cost and high efficiency.

Criminal networks are also leveraging AI to evade surveillance, impersonate individuals, and conduct large-scale fraud. Europol calls for urgent legal and technological responses, including international coordination, regulation, and the use of AI by law enforcement agencies to combat these threats.

The article highlights the growing asymmetry between legal institutions and tech-savvy criminals, urging policymakers to update criminal law frameworks to address AI-enhanced crimes.