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The Guardian — Technology · October 5, 2026 · On the brief until October 19, 2026

Internet Watch Foundation reports huge rise in AI child sexual abuse material

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The Internet Watch Foundation reported a 40 percent increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse images compared to the previous year. UK law already penalizes the creation of this material and the development of models that produce it. The surge pushes justice and policy professionals to evaluate whether existing criminal sanctions work without binding statutory safety rules for tech firms.

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