UN members: Statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children
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adopted
04 Feb 2026 adopted
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Timeline of events
UNICEF issued statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children classifying deepfake abuse as child sexual abuse material and calling for criminalisation and prevention measures
On 4 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on AI-generated sexualised images of children. The statement notes the rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images, including deepfakes produced throug…
SourceEvent type
declaration
Action type
adoption
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executive
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other regulatory body