Europol has called on the EU to change laws on the use of AI to combat crime

The law enforcement agencies of the European Union (EU) want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat serious crimes on a global scale, but face bureaucratic difficulties. This was stated on November 7 by the Deputy Executive Director of Europol, Jurgen Ebner, in an interview with Politico newspaper.

"Criminals are experiencing the 'best time of their lives' with the 'malicious deployment of artificial intelligence,' but Europol is burdened with legal checks when trying to use the new technology," the publication says.

According to Ebner, there needs to be an expedited procedure for deploying AI tools in emergency situations without having to follow a "complicated compliance procedure."

In the context of the growing digitalization of criminal activity and the high cost of technology, Europol strives to become a center for coordination and innovation, while maintaining strict compliance with the EU legal framework, the newspaper notes.

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