AI for Safer Children

📢Yesterday, the #AIforSaferChildren Technology Providers united for our annual meeting 2026 - your participation in the initiative is active and highly valued, thank you for your support in bringing AI to facilitate investigations! @UNICRI @moiuae

South Africa, Zambia, Montenegro, & North Macedonia are the newest members of the #AIforSaferChildren Global Hub - welcome!🇿🇦🇿🇲🇲🇪🇲🇰 If you are an investigator, join our @UNICRI and @moiuae initiative to learn how to use #AI to safeguard children globally: aiforsaferchildren.org

💻NEW resource: Help4U was launched by Europol to support children and teenagers facing sexual abuse or online harm find trusted advice, understand their rights and connect with people who can help them. See the digital platform here: help4u-project.eu

Operation Alice shut down 373,000+ fraudulent websites advertising child sexual abuse material, led by German authorities and supported by Europol, showcasing the efficacy of international collaboration to combat #CSAM 🔗europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

We’ve seen a rapid, frightening advancement in the ability to artificially generate child sexual abuse imagery, since we first started monitoring AI in 2023. Our latest report published today centres the human impact of AI child sexual abuse material, highlighting the harm caused to children. It captures the views of our expert Analysts, as well as excerpts from dark web offender communities, where users openly celebrate the accessibility of AI-generated abuse. Read more at iwf.org.uk/news-media/new…

NEW📽️documentary chronicling 7 years in the life of an investigator combating child sexual abuse and exploitation, how the crime has developed as well as mental health support for professionals. See more: theguardian.com/society/2026/f…

See @UNICEF's AI Policy Guidance 3.0 unicef.org/innocenti/repo… Updated to promote children's rights in government and private sector #AI policies and practices, and raise awareness of how AI systems can uphold or undermine these rights🦾

Through its #AIforSaferChildren initiative with @UNICRI, the @moiuae🇦🇪 has emerged as a leader in deploying #AI to counter online child exploitation; demonstrating how technology, when coupled with robust legal frameworks, can address this growing crisis. intellinews.com/uae-leads-figh…

Last week concluded our #AIforSaferChildren training for 15 investigators from @cespolice in Romania🇷🇴🇱🇹🇧🇦🇵🇹🇪🇸🇨🇾🇽🇰🇲🇰🇬🇷 It was an honor to contribute any resources and knowledge which may help your good work! Through an initiative by @UNICRI and @moiuae🤝unicri.org/index.php/topi…

The Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Paraguay are the newest members of the #AIforSaferChildren Global Hub - welcome!🇩🇴🇪🇨🇵🇾 If you are an investigator, join this @UNICRI and @moiuae initiative to learn how to use #AI to safeguard children worldwide: aiforsaferchildren.org

Last week concluded our #AIforSaferChildren training for 100+ investigators and 10 countries in Argentina🇦🇷🇨🇷🇩🇴🇵🇾🇵🇦🇪🇨🇨🇱🇧🇷🇨🇴🇧🇴Your commitment to combating child abuse with #AI is inspiring! Thanks to @MPFCABA for your active support & engagement with @UNICRI @moiuae🤝

🚨 Over 100 law enforcement officers from 🇦🇷🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇱🇨🇴🇨🇷🇩🇴🇪🇨🇵🇦🇵🇾 joined UNICRI’s regional training in Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 to explore the use of AI in combating child sexual exploitation and abuse online. Held under the @AISaferChildren initiative, the event was organised by UNICRI, @moiuae and @MPFCABA. 💻 More than 200 additional participants joined online. 🔍 Practical sessions covered AI tools for investigations, with contributions from @ICMEC_official, @Rigr, @thorn, @Belkasoft, @Cellebrite, @ChildRescueCo, and others. 🎙️“Together, we have something truly impactful in saving children.” – @Irakli_UN, UNICRI 📲 Learn more: bit.ly/3TUnFDi #AIforGood #ChildProtection #LawEnforcement #AI #DigitalSafety #HumanRights

Thank you to all #AIforSaferChildren Advisory Board members for your support and collaboration during our meeting yesterday🤝 We value your insights and especially your dedication to safeguarding children! @UNICRI @uaemoi

Clear, consistent terminology is vital in tackling online child sexual abuse. The 2nd edition of the Luxembourg Guidelines by @ECPAT offer an updated framework for tech-facilitated abuse. 🧩 Accurate terms 🌍 Shared language 🧒 Victim-centred responses bit.ly/3XQf9Yy

Thorn’s latest research found that 31% of teens are already familiar with deepfake nudes, and 1 in 8 personally knows someone who has been targeted. 👉 Download our fact sheet: 7145355.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7145355/…

ICMEC proudly supported Operation Renewed Hope III, identifying 36 child victims & generating 380+ investigative leads across 47 countries. Between Feb 24–Mar 7, experts analyzed 83k files to track offenders & safeguard victims. Global action saves lives! icmec.org/press/icmec-pr…

Would you like to learn more about the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse? Enrol in our new and free HELP online training course, designed to enhance the knowledge of legal and other professionals about this phenomenon. ➡️help.elearning.ext.coe.int/course/view.ph…

#AI-generated child sexual abuse material is not a victimless crime, but rather an urgent threat to be combatted in operations like @EC3Europol's recent, large-scale strike against a network of criminals using AI to generate illegal images⤵️

What is the role of the Council of Europe in protecting children in the digital environment? Roberto Olla, Head of the Human Dignity & Gender Equality Department, explains how key @coe legal instruments and upcoming tools help tackle the challenges posed by new technologies ⤵️ Learn more: europeanyear2025.coe.int #LearnConnectEngageThrive @CoE_children

Generative AI is posing new risks to child safety online. See real stories from young people in @WeProtect's recent video: 🖥️youtube.com/watch?v=OuH-D-…