"Matt Jukes, the former head of UK counterterrorism policing, has called for the tech industry to take control of children's online safety, rather than leaving it in the hands of individual platforms. He believes phone firms can go further and faster to protect children from the increasing amount of nude images of young people online, which he said were often taken on their phones."
"Police recorded 35,388 indecent images of children in 2024, accounting for 29 percent of all child sexual abuse and exploitation offences. It's a sad reality that increasing amounts of indecent imagery of children online result from images taken on their own devices, often through exploitation."
"I think every parent wants to feel they're doing the best by their children and providing phones as a lifeline and a means to keep safe."
Law enforcement officials emphasize the need for tech companies to enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices. Matt Jukes, a former head of UK counterterrorism policing, argues that the responsibility for protecting children should not rest solely on individual platforms. In 2024, police recorded over 35,000 indecent images of children, highlighting the urgent need for tech firms to take proactive measures. Parents desire to provide safe devices for their children, making this issue critical for family safety.
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