"The Internet Watch Foundation identified 8,029 AI-made images and videos of realistic child sexual abuse material in 2025, marking a 14% increase from the previous year."
"Kerry Smith, the chief executive of the IWF, stated that advances in technology should never come at the expense of a child's safety and wellbeing, emphasizing the horrifying potential of AI."
"Conversations between paedophiles on the dark web reveal that innovations in AI technology are met with delight, particularly regarding the increasingly realistic outputs and capabilities of these systems."
"The UK government is empowering designated AI companies and child safety organizations to test generative artificial intelligence models to prevent the production of child sexual abuse material."
The Internet Watch Foundation reported a 14% rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material, identifying 8,029 AI-made images and videos in 2025. There was a 260-fold increase in videos, with 65% classified as category A, the most severe under UK law. Conversations among offenders on the dark web indicate a disturbing enthusiasm for advancements in AI technology, which enhances the realism of CSAM. The UK government is allowing tech companies and child protection agencies to test AI tools to prevent abuse before it occurs.
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