Europol's annual assessment reveals that organized crime has significantly transformed, increasingly relying on digital technology and artificial intelligence for operations. Criminal networks are leveraging the internet as their main platform, integrating digital tools with traditional crime, like drug trafficking. This evolution is not only contributing to the sophistication of criminal enterprises but also threatening the very foundations of European society and governance. Furthermore, these networks are collaborating with state-aligned actors, creating hybrid threats that challenge law enforcement and societal stability.
"Criminal networks have evolved into global, technology-driven criminal enterprises, exploiting digital platforms, illicit financial flows and geopolitical instability to expand their influence"
"The same qualities that make AI revolutionary - accessibility, adaptability and sophistication - also make it a powerful tool for criminal networks"
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