Is AI putting kids at risk? Australia faces urgent call to stop child abuse tools

Baroness Joanna Shields OBE, founder and CEO of Precognition speaks about AI and the future of child safety 'Confronting online exploitation in the age of intelligence' during the Tech Show at ExCel London on March 12, 2025 in London, England. Credit: John Keeble/Getty Images

Child safety advocates are raising the alarm over the growing misuse of AI tools to exploit and harm children. In this SBS Hindi podcast, we explore the dangers and impacts of this trend, question whether current laws are sufficient, and hear what socio-technological expert Ritesh Chugh has to say. There is a growing call for Australia to take global leadership by introducing stronger legislation and undertaking a major legal overhaul to better protect children in the digital age.

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Published 28 July 2025 10:28am

Updated 29 July 2025 12:14pm

By Youssef Saudie, Edwina Guinan

Presented by Nabeel Hasan

Source: SBS

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Child safety advocates are raising the alarm over the growing misuse of AI tools to exploit and harm children. In this SBS Hindi podcast, we explore the dangers and impacts of this trend, question whether current laws are sufficient, and hear what socio-technological expert Ritesh Chugh has to say. There is a growing call for Australia to take global leadership by introducing stronger legislation and undertaking a major legal overhaul to better protect children in the digital age.

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