Council warns schools over child images being misused with AI

Hampshire County Council and Southampton City Council have issued updated advice to schools and education settings regarding the safeguarding risks associated with children's images being misused online through artificial intelligence. Authorities are urging schools to review the use of identifiable pupil images, update consent processes, and consider safer methods for sharing photos with families, while also advising parents and carers to exercise caution before sharing children's images publicly. The warning highlights growing concerns about AI tools altering or reusing images to put children at risk, noting a significant rise in AI-generated content involving child sexual abuse identified by the Internet Watch Foundation in 2025.

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