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At a Glance – AI image generation and the spread of online child sexual abuse material – 19-05-2026

At a Glance – AI image generation and the spread of online child sexual abuse material – 19-05-2026

Source: European Parliament

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a harmless technology: it can be misused by users to create illegal content. One major concern is the creation and dissemination of online child sexual abuse deepfakes. Recent reports have shown a significant increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), raising questions about how to stop it.

A new provision in the EU AI Act will forbid the generation of CSAM from 2 December 2026. •

NEGREIRO ACHIAGA Maria Del Mar

Area of Freedom, Security and Justice