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New ally bolsters IWF mission to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

New ally bolsters IWF mission to stop spread of child sexual abuse imagery online

JSI joins as new Member and gains access to a powerful IWF tool.

3 December 2024 News
A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in year two

A cyber-led sporting challenge reaches new heights: expanding impact in year two

Pinsent Masons’ steadfast commitment has done more than just raise funds; it has put a spotlight on the critical work of the IWF.

21 November 2024 News
New tech enables thousands of additional child victims to be counted in sexual abuse images for the first time

New tech enables thousands of additional child victims to be counted in sexual abuse images for the first time

More than 60k extra children recorded this year alone by IWF analysts.

14 November 2024 News
Paedophile Hugh Nelson who made AI child abuse images from real pictures sent to him jailed for 18 years in 'deeply horrifying' landmark case

Paedophile Hugh Nelson who made AI child abuse images from real pictures sent to him jailed for 18 years in 'deeply horrifying' landmark case

The images that Nelson made have been linked back to real children around the world. In some cases, he then went on to encourage his clients to rape and sexually assault the youngsters.

28 October 2024 IWF In The News
IWF and RM celebrate  20th anniversary of partnership

IWF and RM celebrate 20th anniversary of partnership

Heidi Kempster, Deputy CEO of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), and Jason Tomlinson, Managing Director of RM Technology, reflect on the organisations’ two-decade partnership tackling child sexual abuse material.

24 October 2024 Blog
Public exposure to ‘chilling’ AI child sexual abuse images and videos increases

Public exposure to ‘chilling’ AI child sexual abuse images and videos increases

Hotline actions more webpages of criminal AI content on clear web in past six months than in entire previous year.

18 October 2024 News
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog

Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication.

18 October 2024 IWF In The News
How AI is worsening the dark world of child sex abuse imagery

How AI is worsening the dark world of child sex abuse imagery

The amount of AI-generated child sexual abuse content is “chilling” and reaching a “tipping point”, according to the Internet Watch Foundation.

18 October 2024 IWF In The News
UK and US Unite to Tackle Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

UK and US Unite to Tackle Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

The UK and US lead the charge in global efforts to combat online child exploitation through stronger safeguards and innovative technologies.

15 October 2024 Statement
Local organisation, local impact: Qualcomm Foundation supports the fight against child sexual abuse online in Cambridge

Local organisation, local impact: Qualcomm Foundation supports the fight against child sexual abuse online in Cambridge

Businesses have the power to create significant positive change by supporting causes that resonate deeply within their local communities.

27 September 2024 Blog
Why Our Work with the Adult Sector is Vital

Why Our Work with the Adult Sector is Vital

Two years ago, IWF took a conscious and deliberate decision to work with companies which specialise in adult content.

25 September 2024 Statement
IWF urges young people to get help as criminals target younger children in ‘sextortion’ scams

IWF urges young people to get help as criminals target younger children in ‘sextortion’ scams

Younger and younger children are being targeted by online criminals in financially motivated “sextortion” scams, as the IWF urges young people to report offences and get help.

20 September 2024 News