Three times more paedophiles seeking help due to AI-created content

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More people are accessing help after viewing child sexual abuse imagery online that has been created using AI.

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Data shared exclusively with Channel 4 News, indicates that nearly three times more people contacted support services in 2025 than in the previous year after accessing this illegal content.

If you or anyone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this report you can find places to seek help at Channel4.com/support

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