AI‑generated CSAM flagged on a digital network during UK crackdown

AI‑Generated CSAM Surge Spurs UK Crackdown

On July 10, 2025, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) released a disturbing report showing a massive surge in AI‑generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being distributed online, raising alarms among lawmakers, parents, and regulators. The UK charity found that such material, often hyper‑realistic and difficult to detect, has more than doubled in the past year, with…