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Sextortion against teens surged in 2024, fueled by deepfakes, leading to deaths and inadequate protections despite tech company efforts.
Sextortion targeting teens has surged globally, with over 55,000 U.S. reports in 2024—more than double the three-year average—and 110 monthly cases in the UK.
Victims, including 17-year-old Gavin Guffey, who died by suicide, are exploited using deepfake technology and manipulated images.
Despite Meta removing 63,000 sextortion-linked accounts tied to Nigeria and investing heavily in safety, critics say protections remain inadequate.
Snapchat claims zero tolerance and swift action, while organizations like the Internet Watch Foundation offer tools to report and remove self-generated content, though encrypted platforms pose challenges.
Families continue to face obstacles in seeking justice, with data deletion and limited access to tech company records hindering investigations.
La extorsión sexual contra adolescentes aumentó en 2024, alimentada por deepfakes, lo que llevó a muertes y protecciones inadecuadas a pesar de los esfuerzos de las compañías tecnológicas.