Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Parents Weigh Risks of Sharing Children's Photos Online
Some parents are choosing not to post photos of their kids online.
The main worry is that bad guys could use AI to create fake nude pictures of children from photos found online.
Also, posting details like birthdays can make it easier for criminals to steal a child's identity.
While sharing is common, the risks are rising, so parents are weighing the pros and cons.
There are safer ways to share pictures, like texting them to close friends or using private photo albums.
Parents are increasingly choosing not to share photos of their children online.
A primary concern is the use of AI to create deepfake nudes.
Identity theft involving minors has surged in recent years.
Sharing a child's birthday can increase the risk of identity theft.
Parents can reduce risk by sharing photos privately.
- Who
- Parents and children.
- What
- The debate over sharing photos of children online due to risks.
- When
- Ongoing, with a recent increase in concern.
- Where
- Worldwide, especially concerning social media.
- Why
- Concerns about AI deepfakes and identity theft.
- Main Concern
- AI-generated deepfake nudes
- Identity Theft Increase
- 40% from 2021 to 2024 among minors
- Children's Identity Theft Cases
- Approximately 1.1 million per year
- Advised Action
- Parents should freeze their children’s credit