The Internet Watch Foundation reports a staggering 380% increase in #AIgenerated #child sexual abuse images in 2024, with most falling under the most severe “category A” classification. The watchdog warns that these images are becoming “significantly more realistic,” posing serious challenges for detection and law enforcement. This alarming trend underscores the darker side of AI’s capabilities and the urgent need for regulatory measures. #ethics #ai #FutureOfHumanAgency #AIisahumanstory

In the #FutureOfHumanAgency report, @NRC_CNRC's Stephen @Downes points out that "AI is already shaping options, nudging individuals’ beliefs and activities in one direction or another and setting differential pricing." https://www.elon.edu/u/imagining/surveys/xv2023/the-future-of-human-agency-2035/