AI Matters
Why it matters
UK children report surge in explicit deepfakes of themselves
The Guardian AI Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
A UK safety watchdog warned that AI tools have made generating explicit content easier, leading to a surge in children reporting deepfakes made of their likenesses.
Why it matters
The ease of creating realistic fake images makes children highly vulnerable to online harassment and abuse, prompting calls for tighter safety rules.
Latest brief · Aug 8, 2026