Source: G7 Canada

G7 Canada publishes the official communiqué from the meeting of G7 Interior and Security Ministers, held under the Canadian presidency. The document places a heavy emphasis on the "dual-use" nature of artificial intelligence, acknowledging its benefits while urgently addressing its potential for malicious exploitation. The ministers committed to strengthening international legal frameworks to combat AI-enabled crimes, with a specific focus on the proliferation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) generated by AI, deepfakes used for fraud or disinformation, and the use of autonomous tools by criminal organizations.

The communiqué calls for enhanced cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the private tech sector to implement "safety by design" principles. It underlines the need for harmonized regulations that allow for cross-border data sharing for security purposes while respecting privacy rights . Legally, this signals a move towards a coordinated international standard for AI liability and criminal justice, attempting to prevent "safe havens" for cybercriminals exploiting advanced technologies.