3 March 2025

Image of FAO Families - Sextortion and the Rise of AI

There has been a significant rise in so-called ‘sextortion’ crimes against children and young people by criminals utilising AI technology to transpose innocent images into sexually explicit photographs and videos. These are then used to blackmail the innocent victim.

Don’t be fooled, this can happen to any child or young person, including those in your care.

More information can be found on the Safer Schools website, see the link below:

Safer Schools Website - Sextortion and the Rise of AI

Tags: Computing