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New partnership aims to boost early detection of online grooming and child sexual abuse material

New partnership aims to boost early detection of online grooming and child sexual abuse material

Behavioural detection technology company Tuteliq has joined the fight to stop child sexual abuse online by joining the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) as a Member.

17 July 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
Europe cannot keep asking children to protect themselves from sexual predators

Europe cannot keep asking children to protect themselves from sexual predators

We would not expect children to protect themselves from sexual abuse in schools, clubs or youth organisations so why would we adopt such an approach online?

29 June 2026 Blog
KIDZONET joins the Internet Watch Foundation to strengthen child protection across digital networks

KIDZONET joins the Internet Watch Foundation to strengthen child protection across digital networks

By working with the IWF, KIDZONET is reinforcing its commitment to disrupting the spread of child sexual abuse material online.

29 June 2026 News

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
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
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
UK regulator probes Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

UK regulator probes Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

Ofcom launched an investigation into the Telegram messaging app after evidence suggested child sexual abuse material was being shared on the platform.

21 April 2026 IWF In The News
‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021.

10 April 2026 IWF In The News

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