Issuance of Strategic Guidance Regarding the Proliferation of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
關於 AI 生成兒童性虐待內容氾濫的策略指引發布
Introduction
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have released formal recommendations advising guardians against the public dissemination of images featuring minors to mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence.
國家犯罪局 (NCA) 與網路內容審查基金會 (IWF) 發佈了正式建議，提醒監護人避免公開傳播包含未成年人的影像，以降低與人工智慧相關的風險。
Main Body
The impetus for this guidance is the observed escalation in the production of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to IWF data, 8,029 realistic AI-generated CSAM images and videos were identified in 2025, representing a 14% increase over the previous year. Notably, the volume of AI-generated videos surged from 13 in 2024 to 3,440 in 2025. These technological advancements permit the creation of explicit content via 'nudification' apps and open-source AI models, enabling offenders to generate CSAM from benign source material—such as school uniforms or domestic selfies—without direct contact with the victims.
發布此指引的原因在於觀察到 AI 生成的兒童性虐待內容 (CSAM) 生產量有所增加。根據 IWF 的數據，2025 年共發現 8,029 份具有真實感的 AI 生成 CSAM 圖像與影片，較前一年增加 14%。值得注意的是，AI 生成影片的數量從 2024 年的 13 份激增至 2025 年的 3,440 份。這些技術進步使得透過「脫衣」App 和開源 AI 模型創建露骨內容成為可能，讓犯罪者能利用良性的來源素材——例如校服照或居家自拍——生成 CSAM，而無需直接接觸受害者。
Stakeholder positioning emphasizes a shift toward preventative measures. The NCA and IWF advocate for a tripartite strategy: the rigorous adjustment of social media privacy settings, the execution of comprehensive audits of historical digital content, and the re-evaluation of image consent agreements previously granted to educational or athletic institutions. While the IWF's Chief Technology Officer, Dan Sexton, expressed reservations regarding the necessity of advising against public posting, he asserted that current systemic protections are insufficient. Furthermore, the Early Warning Working Group (EWWG) has recommended that academic institutions remove identifiable pupil imagery from public domains to preclude scraping by extortionists.
持份者的立場強調應轉向預防措施。NCA 與 IWF 主張採取三管齊下的策略：嚴格調整社群媒體的隱私設定、對歷史數位內容進行全面稽核，以及重新評估先前授予教育或體育機構的影像同意書。儘管 IWF 的首席技術長 Dan Sexton 對於建議不要公開貼文的必要性表示保留，但他肯定目前的系統性保護並不充足。此外，早期預警工作小組 (EWWG) 建議學術機構將可識別學生的影像從公開領域移除，以防止被敲詐者抓取數據。
From a regulatory perspective, the UK government has initiated legislative efforts to criminalize the possession and distribution of AI tools designed for CSAM production. There is an ongoing institutional discourse regarding 'safety by design' for AI models to ensure inherent systemic safeguards. However, the IWF notes a significant forensic challenge: the increasing difficulty in distinguishing between authentic CSAM and AI-generated deepfakes, which complicates the identification of victims in immediate physical peril.
從監管角度來看，英國政府已啟動立法程序，將持有及分發旨在生產 CSAM 的 AI 工具定為刑事犯罪。目前機構內正就 AI 模型的「設計安全」進行討論，以確保內建系統保障。然而，IWF 指出一個重大的法證挑戰：區分真實 CSAM 與 AI 生成的深偽內容（deepfakes）變得日益困難，這增加了識別處於即時身體危險中受害者的複雜度。
Conclusion
Current efforts focus on a combination of parental vigilance, institutional caution, and legislative restrictions to counter the evolving threat of AI-driven image manipulation.
目前的努力集中於家長警覺、機構謹慎與立法限制的結合，以對抗 AI 驅動的影像操縱所帶來的演進威脅。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Institutional Nominalization
To move from B2 (effective communication) to C2 (mastery), a student must transition from describing actions to constructing conceptual frameworks. The provided text is a masterclass in High-Density Nominalization—the process of turning verbs and adjectives into complex noun phrases to create an aura of objectivity, authority, and legal precision.
✦ The Conceptual Shift
Compare a B2 approach with the C2 institutional register found in the text:
- B2 (Action-Oriented): The government is trying to make it a crime to own AI tools that make CSAM.
- C2 (State-Oriented): The UK government has initiated legislative efforts to criminalize the possession and distribution of AI tools...
In the C2 version, the 'action' is no longer a verb; it is a noun phrase ("legislative efforts"). This shifts the focus from the person doing the action to the existence of the process itself. This is the hallmark of academic and diplomatic English.
✦ Deconstructing the 'Tripartite Strategy'
Observe the sequence of nominalized clusters used to describe the NCA's recommendations:
- "The rigorous adjustment of social media privacy settings" (Verb: adjust Noun: adjustment)
- "The execution of comprehensive audits" (Verb: execute/audit Noun: execution/audits)
- "The re-evaluation of image consent agreements" (Verb: re-evaluate Noun: re-evaluation)
Why this matters for C2: By stacking nouns, the writer removes the need for subjects (I, we, they). This creates a 'de-personalized' tone that is essential for white papers, legal briefs, and strategic guidance. The language doesn't just convey information; it signals institutional power.
✦ Lexical Precision: The 'Abstract Noun' Bridge
The text utilizes specific nouns to bridge the gap between a general idea and a technical reality:
- Impetus: Instead of saying "the reason for this is...", the author uses impetus (a driving force), elevating the cause-and-effect relationship to a systemic level.
- Proliferation: Instead of "the increase in...", proliferation implies a rapid, often uncontrolled spread, adding a layer of urgency and biological metaphor to a technical problem.
- Discourse: Rather than "discussion," discourse suggests a formal, structured exchange of ideas within a specific professional field.
C2 Mastery Tip: To emulate this, identify the primary verb in your sentence and attempt to transform it into a noun. Then, qualify that noun with a high-level adjective (e.g., "systemic safeguards" instead of "safeguards that are in the system"). This compresses the information and increases the intellectual density of your prose.