According to Europol, AI has "inadvertently" helped criminals increase their effectiveness in many areas such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and identity theft. Technology expert Bruce Schneier, an advisor to Europol, acknowledged: "AI is making criminals more dangerous than ever. Traditional identity verification methods are no longer effective enough to combat deepfakes."
Catherine De Bolle, CEO of Europol, warned: "Organized crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated and is being driven more aggressively online, accelerated by AI and emerging technologies. It's a race between those who use technology to commit crime and those who use technology to fight crime. We must ensure that law enforcement is always at the forefront."
In mid-February of this year, an AI Action Summit was held in Paris, France. The event took place against the backdrop of significant changes in the AI industry, particularly the emergence of new AI models that are expected to have a substantial impact on the global market. Speaking at the summit, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his hope for cooperation to promote open-source AI models, facilitate business development in this field, and effectively combat cybercrime.
The conference was attended by many high-ranking leaders and entrepreneurs in the technology industry, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Vice President JD Vance… along with leaders from Silicon Valley such as the CEO of OpenAI, the Chairman of Microsoft, and the CEO of Google.
Geotechnology expert Nick Reiners believes the conference could be an opportunity to witness a reshaping of global competition in this field, as well as coordination in the fight against high-tech crime exploiting AI.
AI has become a trend in development, and whether we like it or not, no country is left out of the race. However, concerns remain. At the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, held at the end of January 2025, discussions focused on the development of AI attracted significant attention.
Notably, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a strong warning about two major threats to humanity: the climate crisis and the uncontrolled development of AI. He urged countries to take urgent action to mitigate climate change and prevent its worst impacts. Regarding artificial intelligence, Guterres emphasized that while AI offers many benefits, it also poses profound risks if not properly managed. He warned that uncontrolled AI could be exploited as a tool for deception, disrupt the economy, and undermine trust in institutions. It could also deepen inequality, as many people would not benefit from this technology.
From there, the UN Secretary-General called for global cooperation to address issues ranging from the climate crisis to managing the development of artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, experts predict that with AI, humanity could experience a change greater than any other technology has ever brought about in history. Dr. Siqi Chen, CEO of the San Francisco-based startup Runway, argues that previous technological advancements, from electricity to the internet, have already triggered dramatic societal changes. However, with AI, the impact will be even more powerful. “With AI, human society will experience a change on a larger scale than any other technological change we’ve ever had in history,” Dr. Chen said, but also warned of “an exciting change, but also a frightening one, like a double-edged sword.”
According to Dr. Jared Spataro, a key leader at Microsoft, AI can be considered the "soul of work" if its positive aspects are maximized and its negative aspects are mitigated. In particular, it must not be exploited or controlled by cybercriminals.
Sharon Zhou, co-founder of an AI company, stated that this technology "could reach us faster than we can handle it." Therefore, mastering it must be a necessary strategy to avoid danger. Zhou said that this technology raises a question about the future of humanity. "If something is about to come that is more powerful and smarter than us, what does that mean for us? And do we exploit it? Or does it exploit us?"
Therefore, security is a "mandatory process," OpenAI's chief scientist , Ilya Sutskever, said in an interview with MIT Technology Review. She suggested that the international order itself could be threatened if AI is exploited by malicious forces.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres once said, "No one is safe until everyone is safe." In today's age of explosive AI growth, this statement is even more relevant because the fight against high-tech crime is everyone's responsibility.
In the digital age, with the explosion of AI, the world of crime is also rapidly transforming in line with technological advancements, creating unprecedented challenges to global security. According to a report by cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, global ransomware attacks are projected to increase by 47% in 2024 compared to 2023, resulting in losses exceeding $30 billion. Attackers are no longer targeting just data, but are also controlling critical systems for extortion. This is no longer just a financial issue but a threat to national security. Furthermore, deepfake calls, employing the latest AI technology to impersonate voices or images, have caused significant damage. A Europol report indicates a 300% increase in deepfake scams over the past two years.
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