UNICEF has raised alarm over the rise of AI-generated sexualised images of children, warning that 'deepfake abuse is abuse.' New research shows that at least 1.2 million children globally had their images manipulated into sexualised content last year.

Joining us now is Makiba Yamano, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF South Africa, to discuss the scale of this threat, its impact on children, and what can be done to prevent it.

<p>UNICEF has raised alarm over the rise of AI-generated sexualised images of children, warning that 'deepfake abuse is abuse.' New research shows that at least 1.2 million children globally had their images manipulated into sexualised content last year.</p>
<p>Joining us now is Makiba Yamano, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF South Africa, to discuss the scale of this threat, its impact on children, and what can be done to prevent it.</p>