AI in Child Abuse: Why Laws and Regulations are Struggling to Keep Up?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to combat child abuse, offering tools for detection and prevention. However, the rapid advancement of AI technologies has outpaced existing legal frameworks, leading to challenges in effectively regulating their use. This gap has resulted in difficulties addressing issues such as AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the ethical implications of AI deployment in sensitive contexts. Recent incidents, including the arrest of individuals involved in distributing AI-generated CSAM, highlight the urgency for updated legislation that can keep pace with technological developments. Efforts are underway in various jurisdictions to create laws that specifically address the creation and distribution of AI-generated explicit content, aiming to protect vulnerable populations and ensure that technological advancements do not facilitate new forms of abuse.
