UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
Summary
UK national agencies have advised parents to be careful about sharing photos of their children online because criminals can use new AI tools to create harmful fake images. The National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation suggest making social media private and checking old photos that could be misused.Key Facts
- The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) issued new guidance about sharing children’s photos online.
- They recommend parents set social media accounts to private or share pictures only with close friends.
- AI technology can now create fake child sexual abuse images without needing to contact the child directly.
- AI-generated child sexual abuse images increased by 14% last year, with over 8,000 cases found in 2025.
- Some children have been blackmailed after AI was used to create fake explicit images from their photos.
- The NCA and IWF urge reviewing past photo consents with schools or clubs because new AI tools make image misuse easier.
- Schools are advised to remove children’s faces from websites and public social media to lower risks.
- Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk openly about who can share and see images of their children online.
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