UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online.
3 July 2026
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Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online
Published: Wed 24 Mar 2021
Written by: BBC News
Criminals and paedophiles are trying to groom and exploit young siblings as part of an emerging trend of online sexual abuse, experts have warned.
The Internet Watch Foundation said victims ranged from 3-16 years, with some groomed to copy adult pornography.
It found 511 examples involving siblings between September and December - roughly one in 30 instances of all "self-generated content" in that time.
Campaigners say livestreaming services need to do more to protect children.
Read more at BBC News.
