Australian schools are facing a significant threat as reports of AI-generated child abuse material have surged by 1,300%, with photos of children being harvested from school social media accounts and websites. Cyber security experts are calling for stricter photo consent policies at schools, moving away from simple yes/no forms to more detailed consent options that allow parents to specify exactly how their children's images can be used. The creation of sexually explicit AI deepfakes of anyone without consent is illegal, yet the apps enabling this technology remain legal and accessible through app stores.

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