Guido Crosetto meets Sassari Brigade and addresses AI fraud risks

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto met with members of the Sassari Brigade following their mission in Libya. During the meeting, Crosetto emphasized the importance of the military's role in promoting peace and international credibility through professionalism and dialogue. He noted that defending the nation and repudiating war are not contradictory principles, as outlined in the Italian Constitution.

Separately, reports have highlighted the rising threat of AI-driven fraud in Italy. In early 2025, entrepreneurs were targeted by deepfake audio impersonating Minister Crosetto's staff. The fraudulent calls requested money to release journalists held in the Middle East, resulting in at least one victim transferring approximately one million euros. This incident underscores a shift in cybersecurity threats toward human manipulation via artificial intelligence.