General · 3 July 2026
Parents warned on child photos amid AI abuse fears
UK parents are being warned about sharing photos of their children online due to concerns over AI being used to create abusive images. Simultaneously, Instagram was discovered to be hosting ads in India that promoted child sexual abuse content, funneling users to Telegram channels for transactions. The social media platform initially said some ads didn't violate guidelines, but later removed them after a BBC investigation.
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