Schools given advice on image safety to keep ahead of threat from AI blackmailers
Schools have been briefed with vital information to safeguard pupils online in response to an emerging AI threat from blackmailers. The post Schools given advice on image safety to keep ahead of threat from AI blackmailers appeared first on UK Safer Internet Centre.
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Schools are being warned about AI-powered blackmail threats targeting student images shared online. Parents should be aware that criminals are using artificial intelligence to misuse photos and videos of children, making it crucial to limit where and how your child's image is shared on social media and school websites.
Schools have been briefed with vital information to safeguard pupils online in response to an emerging AI threat from blackmailers. The essential guidance lays down the risks of sharing images and videos of pupils on websites and social media platforms, giving key advice for managing children’s image security in education settings. Driven by the UK Online Harms Early Warning Working Group (EWWG), image security guidance has now been updated following reports of criminals targeting schools and us...