State Department Report Highlights Digital Technology's Role in Human Trafficking

The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report reveals how traffickers exploit online platforms and digital tools to expand their reach.

The report assesses anti-trafficking efforts in 188 countries, with South Korea returning to the top tier.
Malaysia and Bangladesh were noted for significant efforts but still fall short of minimum standards.
Thirteen governments, including Afghanistan and North Korea, are identified as having policies that support human trafficking.
Digital tools are increasingly used by traffickers for recruitment, financial transactions, and evasion of detection.
AI and other technologies are also being leveraged to detect and disrupt trafficking operations.