<p> While technological evolution and societal digitalization promote human civilization in ways, they also open the “Pandora’s box” by creating malleable opportunities for “future crimes”. Recognizing the malleability of future crimes, the articles in this special issue offer novel and evidence-based insights on two broader themes: future crimes and regulatory responses to future crimes. Future crime studies span several trending topics, such as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analysis of cyber fraud networks, temporal shift of stalking victimization, dating apps and cyberstalking victimization, and online dating sexual harassment. Studies on regulatory responses cover a few cutting-edge fields, including AI-powered robotic policing, police use of facial recognition technology, and AI-empowered responsive regulation. These studies underscore the salience of embracing forward-looking perspectives in understanding future crimes and regulatory responses amid ever-changing technologies and digitalizing society.</p>