Disturbing AI-generated child sex abuse material ‘increasing in prevalence' as new media watchdog makes protection vow
IRELAND'S new media watchdog has warned about the rise of AI-generated child sex abuse images online.
Coimisiun na Mean today launched its first three-year strategy as they vowed to protect children online and clamp down on disinformation.
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The new State body will also roll out a media campaign to advise the public how to identify and report
The Coimisiun was set up by the last
The watchdog has this week published its first long-term plan as they look to make both online and broadcast media a safer place for children.
Speaking at the launch of the plan today, Commissioner Niamh Hodnett issued a stark warning about an increase in child sex abuse images – in particular images created with
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She said: 'There are two types we are concerned about, one is self-generated by
'The other we are concerned about is AI-generated child sex abuse material which has been made by artificial intelligence.
'Both are increasing in prevalence and we are very concerned about that.'
Coimisiun na Mean has identified child protection as one of the key areas in their first three-year plan.
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In a section laying out how they will do this, the Commission say they will take on
They will also run a campaign advising the public on how to make a complaint about illegal or harmful content they see online.
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On disinformation, the Commission will team up with other EU regulators and State bodies, such as
Executive Chair of Coimisiun na Mean, Jeremy Godfrey, said protecting young people and clamping down on disinformation were key objectives.
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He said: 'Our six outcomes are ambitious and reflect our commitment to the regulation, support, and development of a media landscape that underpins fundamental rights and fosters an open, democratic and pluralistic society.
'As Ireland's media landscape evolves, we feel a unique responsibility to ensure that we shape the changing media environment to better serve Irish audiences, to uphold fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, and to protect people, especially children, from harm.''
The State body has identified six key areas it wants to focus on; children, democracy, trust, Irish culture, diversity and public safety.
The Commission will promote the creation of Irish educational and cultural material specifically designed for children.
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The Commission has also started preparing for the presidential election later this year where they will focus on protecting democracy and combatting disinformation in the campaign.
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