What happened: Experts and the UK National Crime Agency have warned that criminals are using AI to manipulate pupils’ photos from school websites and social media to create explicit images and demand money. They recommend schools remove these photos to protect children.
Why it matters:
- Protects children from being targeted by AI-driven blackmail schemes.
- Prompts schools to reconsider online sharing of pupils’ images for safety reasons.
MNN Take: The rise of AI manipulation tools has increased risks of image-based abuse, making it important for schools to limit publicly available photos of pupils to reduce potential harm.
Sources: Guardian UK