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Torrent of abuse could reduce to trickle thanks to protections fourteen years in the making

Torrent of abuse could reduce to trickle thanks to protections fourteen years in the making

Why on-device protections could have an outsized impact on tackling child sexual exploitation.

24 September 2026 Blog
IWF launches campaign with a ‘provocative’ call to EU citizens and MEPs ahead of critical negotiations on child sexual abuse law

IWF launches campaign with a ‘provocative’ call to EU citizens and MEPs ahead of critical negotiations on child sexual abuse law

As EU negotiations on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation resume in Brussels, the Internet Watch Foundation places a choice before the public and policymakers – to either push for legislation that protects children online or make it easier for child sexual abuse content to spread.

14 September 2026 News
Hundreds of British under-18s reporting nude or sexual imagery of themselves say it's faked or manipulated

Hundreds of British under-18s reporting nude or sexual imagery of themselves say it's faked or manipulated

New data reveals young people are reporting suspected AI, or otherwise manipulated, imagery as an increasingly prominent threat.

10 August 2026 News
New guidance for parents and carers as AI-manipulated images of children become a growing concern

New guidance for parents and carers as AI-manipulated images of children become a growing concern

With AI-generated sexual abuse imagery increasing every year, the IWF and NCA call on families to understand the risks of sharing children's photos online.

3 July 2026 News
Social media ban – why a big tech revolution and bolder action on Online Safety Act are key

Social media ban – why a big tech revolution and bolder action on Online Safety Act are key

The so-called social media ban is a revolutionary step, but is this a revolutionary moment for child safety?

2 July 2026 Blog
UK Alliance Tackling Online CSEA (UK ATOC) response to the UK social media ban

UK Alliance Tackling Online CSEA (UK ATOC) response to the UK social media ban

Read the UK Alliance Tackling Online CSEA’s response to the under-16 social media ban, including what else is needed to keep children safe online.

1 July 2026 Statement
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IWF in the News

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

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

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

3 July 2026 IWF In The News
The devastating impact of sextortion scams targeting teenagers

The devastating impact of sextortion scams targeting teenagers

Gethin and Nikki discuss the devastating impact of sextortion scams targeting teenagers.

17 June 2026 IWF In The News
AI-generated child abuse material surges in Europe, data shows

AI-generated child abuse material surges in Europe, data shows

Online child exploitation is increasing across Europe, alongside AI-generated abuse content. Which countries are emerging as hotspots for abuse material?

29 May 2026 IWF In The News
UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts

UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts

Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images.

8 May 2026 IWF In The News
Reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery soar by 154% in a year

Reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery soar by 154% in a year

Experts said a ‘frightening’ advancement of technology has seen AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery surge.

27 April 2026 IWF In The News
Inside the team removing child abuse images and catching criminals

Inside the team removing child abuse images and catching criminals

Child sexual abuse is on the rise online and the predators behind it have a new business model that's hiding in plain sight.

23 April 2026 IWF In The News
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