This session explores child sexual abuse material (CSAM), generative AI, grooming, and sextortion, including the risks posed by AI-generated and manipulated images such as deepfakes. It examines what Loli content is and the safeguarding risks it presents, the normalisation of sharing indecent and intimate images, and the current legislation and safeguarding measures in place, including gaps in protection.

The course also considers wider safeguarding approaches and the vulnerabilities that can increase children and young people’s risk.

Learning objectives

• Explore examples of CSAM across digital and online platforms
• Examine key CSAM-related issues and risks in more detail
• Understand relevant legislation, platform safeguards, and gaps in protection

This session will be led by Stella Frangleton.