Nicola Purcell
AI innovation must serve humanity, not undermine it, cautions UN
At its 10005th meeting on September 24, 2025, the UN Security Council held an open debate on the opportunities and dangers posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Secretary-General António Guterres described…
Rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse images
Analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have discovered AI-generated child sexual abuse images linked to a chatbot on the open web. Between June and August 2025, the IWF recorded…
Safeguarding implications of the Technology Prosperity Deal
The Technology Prosperity Deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, announced today, sets out a strategic framework for collaboration in science and technology. The non-binding MOU outlines joint…
Mandatory Abuse Reporting (England)
Yesterday, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated her intention to make it mandatory to report child sexual abuse, with professional and criminal sanctions for failing to report or covering up such…
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Today the UK government introduces its landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The bill proposes a range of measures with £50m of funding that focus on children’s education and safeguarding….
