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AI-Generated Child Abuse Images Surge, Prompting School Policy Changes

1/4/2026

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Boys Charged for AI Images

In Louisiana, two boys were charged after AI-generated nude images circulated, leading to the expulsion of one student.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reports a rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse images, from 4,700 in 2023 to 440,000 in 2025.
Experts urge schools to update policies and educate about deepfakes, noting victims often suffer severe emotional trauma, and parents should discuss online content with children.

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Anika Dugal Advocates AI Equity

Anika Dugal, a Duke University sophomore, founded the Center for Gender Equitable AI (CGEAI) in 2022 to combat gender-based harms from artificial intelligence.
Since inception, CGEAI has launched over 20 chapters globally and reached 4,000 young people.
The #StopExplicitDeepfakes campaign raised awareness about AI-generated explicit imagery, produced educational resources, and engaged youth in advocacy.
Dugal emphasized addressing the emotional impact on victims and plans to expand CGEAI's initiatives in schools.

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Boys Charged for AI Images

In Louisiana, two boys were charged after AI-generated nude images circulated, leading to the expulsion of one student.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reports a rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse images, from 4,700 in 2023 to 440,000 in 2025.
Experts urge schools to update policies and educate about deepfakes, noting victims often suffer severe emotional trauma, and parents should discuss online content with children.

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