Law enforcement and advocacy groups are raising concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create and distribute child pornography.

Instances of AI-generated images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct are on the rise, with experts warning that the problem will worsen as technology advances.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported a significant number of AI-generated child porn images last year, prompting the FBI to issue a warning against producing such material using AI.

Wisconsin recently passed a law making possession of 'virtual child pornography' a felony, punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

All 50 attorneys general are urging Congress to establish a commission to study AI's harmful impacts on children, highlighting the need for federal action.

Several cases have emerged, including a man from Holmen who used a text-to-image AI model to create explicit images of minors.

The Justice Department is cracking down on offenders, with recent cases involving a child psychiatrist in North Carolina and a registered sex offender in Pittsburgh.

Efforts to combat this problem are hindered by the vast volume of images that can be generated quickly through AI, making enforcement challenging.

More resources and stricter laws are needed to address internet crimes against children effectively.

The issue of AI-generated child pornography is a growing concern that requires immediate attention from policymakers and law enforcement agencies.