Lawmakers Urged to Take Action as AI Fuels Rise of Hard-to-Prosecute Synthetic Child Sexual Abuse Images

Experts say AI is being used to generate realistic images of child sexual abuse that are difficult to prosecute. These images are shared online.

An Ohio man pleaded guilty to possessing real CSAM images as well as anime and AI-generated images.

Attorneys General are urging Congress to take action to curb this growing problem and exploitation of child likenesses.

Groups like the Internet Watch Foundation are finding more AI-generated CSAM online and in chat rooms providing guidance on its creation.

Some lawmakers support examining the issue further and implementing safeguards, though comprehensive action has not yet been taken.