AI giving offenders ‘DIY child sexual abuse’ tool, as dozens of child victims used in AI models, IWF warns MPs. The IWF has welcomed upcoming new legislation while giving evidence in Parliament this week.
Laura Ryder joined the IWF in May 2026. She is responsible for the organisation’s financial integrity, risk management and operational resilience.
Professionals working with children and young people are being equipped with vital new guidance - developed by the IWF and National Crime Agency - to combat the growing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
IWF urges the implementation of technological safeguards to protect children, as ‘shocking’ figures from the UK’s National Crime Agency show 830,000 adults who pose some degree of sexual risk to children.
Download essential guides for professionals on understanding, identifying and responding to AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Developed by IWF & NCA.
Learn how AI is misused to change photos & videos into child sexual abuse. Get practical privacy steps from IWF and NCA to keep your children safe online.
AI-generated child sexual abuse videos have surged 400% in 2025, with experts warning of increasingly realistic, extreme content and the urgent need for regulation to prevent full-length synthetic abuse films.