TechCrunch OpenAI announced a new Child Safety Blueprint on Tuesday aimed at curbing the surge in AI‑generated child sexual exploitation. Developed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and several state attorneys general, the plan focuses on faster detection, improved reporting to law enforcement and built‑in safeguards within AI systems. The move comes as the Internet Watch Foundation reported a 14% rise in AI‑crafted abuse material in early 2025 and as OpenAI faces lawsuits alleging its chatbot contributed to youth suicides.
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