AI fuels 1,325% surge in child sexual abuse material reports, prompting calls for new laws and protections.

Artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in child sexual abuse material, with reports increasing 1,325% to over 67,000 in 2024. Experts urge criminalizing AI software used to generate such material and updating a 10-year-old child protection plan to address AI-related risks. Authorities need better tools to identify victims, and there's a call for community education to spot problematic behaviors.