AFP developing AI tool to decode gen Z slang amid warning about ‘crimefluencers’ hunting girls

<p>AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett says online crime networks of young boys and men are targeting vulnerable teen and preteen girls</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/oct/29/federal-politics-parliament-victoria-queensland-bom-labor-coalition-anthony-albanese-sussan-ley-abs-inflation-apec-summit-afp-press-club-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Australian federal police will develop an AI tool to decode gen Z and Alpha slang and emojis in an effort to crackdown on sadistic online exploitation and “crimefluencers”.</p><p>The AFP commissioner, Krissy Barrett, will use a speech at the National Press Club on Wednesday to warn of the rise of online crime networks of young boys and men who are targeting vulnerable teen and preteen girls.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/29/afp-developing-ai-tool-to-decode-gen-z-and-alpha-slang-amid-warning-about-crimefluencers">Continue reading...</a>