Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
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"While we and policing colleagues tackle offenders, prevention remains vital."
— Tim Wright , Executive
"We don't want to say don't share your children's images with the people you love and trust, but we want everyone to be aware of the potential risks and make an informed decision with the full facts at their disposal."
— Kerry Smith , Executive
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The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
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