AI tools used to generate child abuse images made illegal in 'world leading' move.

Published:  Sun 2 Feb 2025

AI tools designed to generate child sex abuse material (CSAM) will be made illegal under "world leading" legislation, the government has announced.

The crackdown will also target anyone who possesses AI "paedophile manuals" which teach people how to use AI to sexually abuse children.

It comes after warnings AI-generated child abuse imagery is being produced at a "chiling rate" and is "disturbingly realistic".

Read the full article at Sky News.

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