<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Reports indicate a significant increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the internet, with organizations like the Internet Watch Foundation and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children raising alarms.</li><li>The Internet Watch Foundation has identified 1,286 AI-generated videos in 2025, a substantial rise from just two videos in 2024. Similarly, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received 485,000 reports of AI-generated CSAM in the first half of 2025, up from 67,000 in all of 2024.</li><li>AI advancements have made these illicit materials indistinguishable from real content, with forums praising their realism. The content is distributed through the dark web, posing challenges for law enforcement.</li><li>While efforts are being made to address the issue, challenges persist due to the evolving nature of AI and delayed legal responses. The Department of Justice views AI-generated CSAM as a serious threat, with rare arrests and convictions in cases involving such content.</li></ul>

Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM throughout the internet

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