The widespread growth of generative AI has provided lawmakers with a clear motivation to review the regulations to facilitate crime reporting for child sexual abuse victims and provide relevant support.
The European Commission has announced that it is considering criminalizing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated imagery and deepfakes portraying child sexual abuse (CSA) to update laws in response to technological advancements.
The proposal includes introducing a new criminal offense for live-streaming child sexual abuse. It also seeks to criminalize the possession and exchange of “pedophile manuals.” The proposal also mentions AI chatbots used for child abuse.
The commission aims to update 2011 rules with the proposal, suggesting changes to mandatory reporting of offenses. These measures are part of a broader package aimed at preventing child sexual abuse, enhancing online risk awareness, facilitating crime reporting for victims and providing support, including the right to financial compensation.
