Australian AFP chief leads Five Eyes push on online harms in London summit

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission CEO Heather Cook are heading a Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) meeting in London from 16‑18 June 2026. The summit brings together agencies from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia to discuss cooperation with major technology firms against growing online threats to youth and vulnerable communities.

Barrett warned that “AI brings many opportunities, however, the AFP is also deeply concerned that AI is accelerating and lowering the skills required to actively target victims online.” She highlighted how online radicalisation, hate‑filled echo chambers and grooming can push victims to become perpetrators. The participants aim to develop AI‑driven detection tools, chatbots and platform‑level safeguards, using law‑enforcement data such as chat logs to train algorithms that can identify predatory behaviour early.

The initiative seeks to move from reactive reporting to proactive disruption of online child exploitation, extremist content and self‑harm encouragement, positioning responsible tech companies as “digital penicillin” in the fight against cross‑border digital crime.