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Boys more likely to be victims of AI-assisted online sexual abuse: study | ABC NEWS

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280 views11likes3:08abcnewsaustraliaOriginal Release: 2026-07-07

A study of nearly 2,000 Australian teenagers aged 16-18 found that one in 25 reported experiencing or having a friend who had experienced AI-assisted online sexual abuse, with boys disproportionately affected (27% vs 9% for girls), and victims increasingly disclosing abuse to AI chatbots rather than authorities, prompting researchers to call for ethical AI development that recognizes disclosures and directs users to appropriate support services.