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How risky is uploading photos?

Uploading children's photos to AI tools carries significant privacy and safeguarding risks. These images could be leaked, sold, or even used to create 'deepfake' child abuse content. This practice not only jeopardises children's safety but also undermines the trust between parents and photographers, impacting the latter's livelihood, as seen with Ian Gilbert's 25% profit drop.

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