Children’s Commissioner Calls for Ban on Deepfake Nudification Apps in the UK

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The Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has urged an immediate ban on artificial intelligence “nudification” apps that generate deepfake sexual images of children. According to her report, growing concerns among teenage girls about the misuse of these technologies have emerged, with many refraining from posting images online due to fears of digital exploitation.

De Souza stressed that while creating and sharing sexually explicit images of children is illegal, the technology enabling these apps remains lawful, leaving children vulnerable to manipulation. “There is no positive reason for these particular apps to exist,” she stated, calling on the government to introduce legislation that addresses the risks posed by generative AI tools.

The report, citing a 2025 survey by Girlguiding, revealed that 26% of respondents aged 13 to 18 had encountered sexually explicit deepfake images. Officials indicated that the proliferation of such technologies is linked to a culture of misogyny. The government responded, asserting that creating or distributing child sexual abuse material is illegal and reaffirming their commitment to enforcing the Online Safety Act.

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