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Threat of AI-generated content signals need for ‘new EU child sexual abuse laws to cover unknown imagery’

Threat of AI-generated content signals need for ‘new EU child sexual abuse laws to cover unknown imagery’

‘Worst nightmares’ have come true as predators are able to make thousands of AI images of real children at the click of a button, warns charity

23 October 2023 News
Safeguarding the unsung heroes: Fostering staff welfare across the organisation

Safeguarding the unsung heroes: Fostering staff welfare across the organisation

This World Mental Health Day we review our welfare system, designed to protect the mental wellbeing of our staff.

10 October 2023 Blog
‘Vital’ child protection work sees top honour for IWF’s Susie Hargreaves

‘Vital’ child protection work sees top honour for IWF’s Susie Hargreaves

The NSPCC has made Ms Hargreaves an honorary member of the NSPCC council

5 October 2023 News
OnlyFans in ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with Internet Watch Foundation

OnlyFans in ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with Internet Watch Foundation

OnlyFans in ‘groundbreaking’ partnership with Internet Watch Foundation

4 October 2023 News
France fifth worst for hosting child sexual abuse content in EU, as criminals target French servers

France fifth worst for hosting child sexual abuse content in EU, as criminals target French servers

The Internet Watch Foundation says criminal gangs are finding ‘safe havens’ to harbour abuse imagery in EU countries.

22 September 2023 News
What next for online safety laws? A podcast episode from the IWF

What next for online safety laws? A podcast episode from the IWF

As the Online Safety Bill becomes the Online Safety Act, the Internet Watch Foundation looks at what is next.

20 September 2023 Blog
IWF and EU partners march in Brussels to demand action on vital child sexual abuse regulation

IWF and EU partners march in Brussels to demand action on vital child sexual abuse regulation

A Europe-wide coalition of survivors, young people and child protection organisations took to the streets in hazmat suits calling on EU leaders to ‘clean up the internet’

19 September 2023 News
Hotline reports ‘shocking’ rise in the sextortion of boys

Hotline reports ‘shocking’ rise in the sextortion of boys

There has been a “shocking” increase in the reports of children tricked into sharing sexual images of themselves by abusers intent on extorting money or further imagery from their victims.

18 September 2023 News
EU a ‘toxic warehouse’ of child sexual abuse, as lawmakers urged to ‘get a grip’ on spiralling problem

EU a ‘toxic warehouse’ of child sexual abuse, as lawmakers urged to ‘get a grip’ on spiralling problem

The Internet Watch Foundation says criminal gangs are finding ‘safe havens’ to harbour abuse imagery in EU countries.

13 September 2023 News
Scottish Government partners with IWF to further enhance children’s safety online

Scottish Government partners with IWF to further enhance children’s safety online

This will help to ensure the online safety of children and young people who use its national digital learning platform, Glow, to access a range of educational services.

8 September 2023 News
IWF welcomes Government commitment to keeping children safe online

IWF welcomes Government commitment to keeping children safe online

The IWF welcomes the Government's commitment to keeping children safe online

6 September 2023 Statement
New clustering tech ‘revolution’ helps analysts assess child sexual abuse imagery in seconds

New clustering tech ‘revolution’ helps analysts assess child sexual abuse imagery in seconds

Innovations in detecting and removing child sexual abuse material have been made possible by a grant from Nominet.

30 August 2023 News