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AI-Generated Child Abuse Imagery Surges 40% in H1 2026, IWF Reports

The Internet Watch Foundation recorded 6,310 AI-generated child sexual abuse images in the first half of 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 total by 40%. The sharp increase signals a rapid escalation in AI-enabled abuse material, with 98% of identifiable images depicting girls. This trend underscores the growing challenge for law enforcement and tech platforms in detecting and removing synthetic abuse content.

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