Parents warned not to put 'innocent' images of children online as AI abuse fears grow

Published:  Thu 9 Jul 2026

If you've ever shared a photo of your child online, you might want to hear this.

The National Crime Agency is warning that innocent family pictures are increasingly being stolen and manipulated by AI to create abusive images of children.

So, how worried should parents be, and what practical steps can you take to protect your family?

Cybersecurity expert Jake Moore and Hannah Swirsky from the Internet Watch Foundation speak to Kate Garraway and Adil Ray.

Watch the full report at Good Morning Britain.

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