European police seek help from AI - Bureaucracy is hindering the use of technology to fight crime
The European Union's law enforcement agency, Europol, is looking at ways to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the fight against organized and cybercrime. The agency has warned that legal red tape is preventing law enforcement from protecting citizens in a timely manner.
According to officials, criminals are using the new technology for malicious purposes, while law enforcement authorities are blocked, due to the long and complicated procedures required to enable the use of the innovation.
Any use of artificial intelligence must be subject to assessments of data protection and fundamental human rights, which can take up to eight months. “In cases where there is a threat to life, any delay could have fatal consequences. We need a faster process for emergencies,” they emphasize.
In recent years, Europol has built an advanced technological base, which includes analyzing massive data and decoding criminals' communications. However, academics and human rights activists have warned of the dangers of giving unrestricted freedom to use artificial intelligence, especially without control and transparency mechanisms. They warn that the unrestricted use of such technologies, such as biometric recognition or real-time surveillance, could lead to privacy violations and institutional abuses.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to double Europol's staff and turn it into a powerful center for the fight against criminal groups that "constantly move between the physical and digital worlds." According to the latest program, this initiative will be concretized through a legislative proposal in the second quarter of 2026, which will strengthen the agency's powers.
During a meeting of data protection experts from European police forces, the need to create a fast-track procedure was highlighted. This would allow the use of innovative technology in emergency situations, without having to follow “a long and complex process”.
Under the current legal framework, the use of real-time facial recognition technologies is prohibited for law enforcement, although EU member states may allow exceptions in cases of more serious crimes.
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