UK internet service provider Glide is aligning with the Internet Watch Foundation to help eliminate child sexual abuse material online
Domain .ME, the registry for the .ME domain extension, has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation to help put an end to child sexual abuse imagery online
Explore IWF's 2024 findings on commercial websites distributing child sexual abuse imagery, including payment methods and efforts to disrupt such networks.
The European Parliament is taking a decisive stand against the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (AI-CSAM), co-hosting a high-level briefing with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to address this urgent threat. With a 380% increase in AI-CSAM reports in 2024, the Parliament is pushing for robust legal reforms through the proposed Child Sexual Abuse Directive. Key priorities include criminalising all forms of AI-generated CSAM, removing legal loopholes such as the “personal use” exemption, and enhancing cross-border enforcement. The IWF and the European Child Sexual Abuse Legislation Advocacy Group (ECLAG) urge the Council of the EU to align with Parliament’s strong stance to protect children and support survivors. This article highlights the scale of the threat, the evolving technology behind synthetic abuse imagery, and the critical need for updated EU legislation.
The IWF and NCA have launched new guidance and a national campaign to help parents and carers protect children's images from AI manipulation, following a sharp rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The advice covers image consent, safer photo sharing, talking to children about deepfakes, and how to report concerns to the police or CEOP.
The so-called social media ban is a revolutionary step, but is this a revolutionary moment for child safety?
Explore how IWF confronts the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, highlighting emerging threats and efforts to protect children online.
Understand the rise of AI-generated CSAM in our 2025 Annual Data & Insights Report. We analyse the evolving threats and challenges posed by AI tools.