EU countries urged to have ‘courage’ and push for better laws to protect children at IWF’s annual report launch in Brussels
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.
Dutch MEP Jeroen Lenaers visits the IWF offices in Cambridge, UK, to hear directly from frontline experts about the harms of AI in the fight against online child sexual abuse.
New Internet Watch Foundation data reveals a sharp rise in commercial child sexual abuse websites, with criminal gangs monetising children’s exploitation through subscription models and digital payments. The charity warns of systemic failures across online platforms, financial services and encrypted technologies that allow abuse to flourish. As reports of sexual extortion surge, particularly targeting boys, the IWF calls for stronger regulation of payment systems, encryption safeguards and decisive government action to disrupt the online economy of child sexual exploitation.
Discover how IWF collaborates with the UK Safer Internet Centre to safeguard children online through education, support and policy advocacy.
Discover how the IWF works within the UK Safer Internet Centre. Key insights from the 2025 Annual Data & Insights Report on protecting children online.
A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in tear two. Pinsent Masons’ steadfast commitment has done more than just raise funds; it has put a spotlight on the critical work of the IWF.
UK internet service provider Glide is aligning with the Internet Watch Foundation to help eliminate child sexual abuse material online