Europol: Artificial intelligence and encryption technologies make crime more efficient

the European law enforcement agency pointed out in a threat assessment report on serious and organized crime that artificial intelligence and encryption technology play an important role in the efficiency of crime. The law enforcement agency stated that criminal networks have shown the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies. The report stated that the transformative nature of artificial intelligence makes it an attractive tool in the eyes of criminals. The report stated that generative artificial intelligence "lowers the barrier to entry for digital crime".

The government agency stated that artificial intelligence allows criminals to write information in multiple languages and target global victims more accurately. It also allows malicious actors to create malicious software and child sexual abuse material.