Context
There has been a rise in predators using AI to generate child sexual abuse images, highlighting the need for new technologies and measures to combat this issue.
Question
We have seen a sickening rise in predators using AI technology to generate child sexual abuse images. I am glad that the Government recently announced measures to close the loopholes in this area, but will the Solicitor General assure us that the whole criminal justice system is using every new technology and AI, as well as tough sentences, to crack down on it and protect children and victims of this horrific abuse?
Answer from The Solicitor General
My hon. Friend is right to raise this extremely important point. That is exactly why I welcome the Home Secretary’s announcement that this Government will be the first in the world to make it illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Not addressed: The answer does not address the use of new technologies and AI within the criminal justice system, focusing instead on legislative measures.
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