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AI Fuels Cybercrime Surge: Global Response Urged
29 Nov
Summary
- Cybercrime losses exceed $13 trillion globally in Interpol's 2024 assessment.
- AI-driven cyber offenses and fraud are rapidly increasing worldwide.
- Russia spearheaded a new UN Convention on Cybercrime in Vietnam.
Emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, were identified as crucial to global societal development during a recent international discussion forum. The Dialog club's session in Vladimir, Russia, brought together academics, IT professionals, and government officials to deliberate on digital governance and regulation.
Experts voiced concerns over the sophisticated and rapidly evolving nature of cybercrime, noting that AI significantly accelerates criminal activities. Worldwide financial losses from cybercrime have surpassed $13 trillion, with AI-assisted attacks showing a dramatic growth. Incidents increasingly target critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government services.
In response to these challenges, a new UN Convention on Cybercrime, drafted with Russia's involvement, was signed in Vietnam. This landmark global agreement aims to enhance international cooperation in preventing, investigating, and combating cybercrime.
