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UK Children's Commissioner Urges Action Against AI Deepfake Threats

5/3/2025

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Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza is calling on the UK government to take a stand against AI-generated "nudification" apps that produce explicit deepfakes of minors. With 13% of children exposed to these disturbing images, girls are especially at risk. Experts emphasize the urgent need for parental guidance and stronger legal measures to protect vulnerable youth from these online threats.

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Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza is calling on the UK government to take a stand against AI-generated "nudification" apps that produce explicit deepfakes of minors. With 13% of children exposed to these disturbing images, girls are especially at risk. Experts emphasize the urgent need for parental guidance and stronger legal measures to protect vulnerable youth from these online threats.