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AI-Generated Child Abuse Material Soars 26,362% in 2025

1/17/2026

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The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported a 26,362% increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with 3,440 videos detected in 2025, up from 13 in 2024.
Over half of these videos are categorized as highly graphic, raising concerns about AI tools facilitating the creation of harmful content.
The findings come amid scrutiny of Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which allegedly produced explicit images, leading to investigations by California's Attorney General and oversight from the European Union.

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The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reported a 26,362% increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with 3,440 videos detected in 2025, up from 13 in 2024.
Over half of these videos are categorized as highly graphic, raising concerns about AI tools facilitating the creation of harmful content.
The findings come amid scrutiny of Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which allegedly produced explicit images, leading to investigations by California's Attorney General and oversight from the European Union.