Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
Summary
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) warn parents not to post images of their children online due to the rise in AI-created child sexual abuse images. They advise parents to use privacy settings, check existing posts, and review consent forms to help keep children safe from misuse of AI technology.Key Facts
- Over 8,000 AI-generated realistic child sexual abuse images and videos were found in 2025, a 14% increase from 2024.
- The number of AI-generated child sexual abuse videos rose from 13 in 2024 to 3,440 in 2025.
- Such AI-created content is classified as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the UK.
- The UK government is taking steps to ban apps that create fake nude images ("nudification") and update laws to prevent AI from producing CSAM.
- Parents are advised to review social media privacy settings and make accounts private or limit posts to close friends.
- Parents should check photos shared by family or at schools and clubs to ensure they do not reveal identifying details.
- It is important to discuss image sharing with children so they can express comfort or discomfort about their photos being used.
- The rising misuse of AI in creating fake sexual images adds new risks beyond traditional concerns of “sharenting” (parents sharing kids’ photos online).
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