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Child sexual abuse material generated by AI surged 260-fold in one year, with deepfake abuse affecting millions of young people.

Child sexual abuse material generated by AI surged 260-fold in one year, with deepfake abuse affecting millions of young people.

Internet Watch Foundation documented a 260-fold increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material over a single year

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