EU overwhelmingly votes to criminalise AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The European Parliament voted in favour of the directive by 599 to two with 62 abstentions. File picture

The EU has overwhelmingly voted to criminalise AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of "monumental" legislation that will transform protections for children and victims.

It will be a criminal offence to create, possess, or distribute CSAM that has been created using artificial intelligence. It also covers offences related to livestreamed abuse, grooming, and sextortion.