AI Matters
Why it matters
UK watchdog reports surge in explicit deepfakes targeting children
The Guardian AI Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
A UK safety helpline reported a significant increase in cases of children finding explicit, AI-generated deepfakes of themselves online.
Why it matters
The ease of generating realistic images with AI is creating severe safety risks for minors and driving calls for stricter regulation.
Latest brief · Aug 8, 2026