OpenAI Reports Sharp Rise in Child Exploitation Cases This Year
OpenAI reported a sharp increase in child exploitation incident reports to the NCMEC in the first half of 2025, largely due to increased platform usage and new features like image uploads. The rise in reports aligns with a broader surge in AI-related child exploitation reports, prompting increased scrutiny and safety measures from OpenAI, including parental controls and safety blueprints, amid ongoing regulatory and legal challenges.