New EU legislation closes critical gaps to criminalise AI-generated abuse material and strengthen survivor protections.
Public debate around online child sexual abuse material detection is dominated by myths, misunderstandings, and hypotheticals. The truth is that detection technology is built on established safety and security tools that have been embedded across the digital ecosystem for decades.
AI is becoming more powerful by the day, and the challenge of keeping children safe is growing with it.
Gethin and Nikki discuss the devastating impact of sextortion scams targeting teenagers.
Crucial perspectives from a survivor and a senior analyst at the front line of the fight against child sexual abuse material anchored the EU launch of the Internet Watch Foundation’s 2025 Annual Data & Insights Report.
Watch the Full Video from the 2025 IWF Annual Data & Insights Report Launch
IWF backs government move requiring tech companies to urgently implement nudity detection and blocking on children’s devices.
IWF and PIR expand partnership to combat child sexual abuse material to include registrars and the NetBeacon Institute.
CaseScan, a specialist technology company supporting child protection investigations and digital safety efforts, has joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) as a Member.
Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material?
