INTERPOL calls for global action to tackle escalating threat of chemical weapons, emphasising the role of AI and the exploitation of financial networks in fueling illicit trade and TF

Emerging technologies, especially AI, are raising significant concerns, as non-state actors use AI to create propaganda and plan attacks. AI is also being leveraged for chemical synthesis and cyberattacks on chemical facilities, amplifying the risks. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is driven by non-state actors exploiting vulnerabilities and trafficking hazardous materials. Fragmented regulatory controls worsen the illegal diversion of chemical precursors, leaving gaps in security…