The fast-developing technology is providing opportunities in ‘any crime type’ – and police must ‘move fast’ to catch up

Summary

AI is increasingly exploited by criminals for fraud, cyberattacks, and child abuse, warns Alex Murray, UK’s national police lead for AI.

Deepfake scams, such as impersonating executives for financial heists, and generative AI used to create child abuse images or “nudify” photos for sextortion are rising concerns.

Terrorists may exploit AI for propaganda and radicalization via chatbots.

Murray urged urgent action as AI becomes more accessible, realistic, and widely used, predicting significant crime growth by 2029.

    • @adam_yEnglish
      12•5 days ago

      I’m going to have to get my shocked face out of storage.

      Want me to pick yours up whilst I’m there?