The Dual-Use Dilemma: A Comprehensive Analysis of AI-Enabled Crime, Forensic Imperatives, and Global Countermeasures
1. Introduction: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Criminal Landscape 1.1. The AI Revolution and its Malicious Applications Artificial Intelligence technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, fundamentally altering the landscape of criminal activities. This rapid progression enables new forms of crime while significantly transforming existing ones. 1 Key AI capabilities, such as text generation, realistic AI-generated image creation, and voice-cloning, are being weaponized by malicious actors. 1 The speed of AI's evolution presents a persistent "catch-up" scenario for law enforcement, cybersecurity, and regulatory bodies. The continuous and rapid progression of AI capabilities means that static defensive and regulatory mechanisms are inherently outpaced by the dynamic and adaptive nature of AI-enabled threats. 4 This suggests that a reactive approach is unsustainable; instead, there is a compelling need for continuous adaptation and proac...