The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have issued a warning to parents regarding the public posting of children's images online due to a significant rise in AI-generated abuse imagery. In 2025, the IWF reported 8,029 AI-generated abuse images and videos, marking a 14% increase from the previous year, with AI abuse videos escalating dramatically from 13 to 3,440 cases. The agencies have released joint guidance urging parents to enhance privacy settings and to audit older posts for identifying details. This rise in AI-generated content has raised concerns about child safety and privacy, prompting calls for stricter regulations and preventive measures.
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UK Authorities Urge Parents to Protect Children's Privacy Amid Surge in AI-Generated Abuse Imagery
The Next Web AI· Ana-Maria Stanciuc· Monday, July 6, 2026
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