Expand definition of CSAM to cover AI-generated deepfakes, Unicef urges
( February 4, 2026, 15:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Governments should expand the legal definitions of child sexual abuse material, also known as CSAM, to include AI-generated content, Unicef has urged in a statement. The UN agency for children called out governments, developers and tech companies to act against sexualized deepfakes. It said a new study across 11 countries found that 1.2 million children had their images turned into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year.Statement follows....
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