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UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears

The Guardian Tech Friday 03 July 2026, 12:07 UTC By Dan Milmo Global technology editor 1 min read
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Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material onlineAI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to protect children from nudification appsThe UK National Crime Agency has recommended parents should not put photos of their children on public display online as part of landmark guidance to tackle the rise of AI-generated sexual abuse material. Advice issued by the NCA and the child safety watchdog the Internet Watch Foundation suggests parents...

Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online

The UK National Crime Agency has recommended parents should not put photos of their children on public display online as part of landmark guidance to tackle the rise of AI-generated sexual abuse material.

Advice issued by the NCA and the child safety watchdog the Internet Watch Foundation suggests parents and guardians make their social media accounts private or share pictures of their children through a “close friends” group.

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