UK introduces world-first law against AI tools for child sexual abuse images

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Britain will become the first country to make it illegal to use AI tools for creating child sexual abuse images. This new law targets the "nudeification" of real-life images of children. The move responds to a significant rise in AI-generated child abuse material, with reports increasing nearly five-fold in 2024. The new offenses will include possession and distribution of AI tools for creating such content. The upcoming Crime and Policing Bill will also address the creation and sharing of AI-generated deepfakes. Authorities will gain powers to inspect digital devices for evidence of these crimes.


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