The Internet Watch Foundation identified 1,286 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse so far in 2025 globally, up from just two in the first half of 2024 (Cecilia Kang/New York Times)

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Cecilia Kang / New York Times:The Internet Watch Foundation identified 1,286 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse so far in 2025 globally, up from just two in the first half of 2024  —  Organizations that track the material are reporting a surge in A.I. images and videos, which are threatening to overwhelm law enforcement.