Officials plead with Kansas parents to educate kids about internet safety in light of AI sex abuse

By: Grace Hills

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — State and federal Kansas government officials say that with artificial intelligence being used to create child sexual abuse materials from a simple photo of a child’s face, the best way to protect children is by educating them early.

Wichita police Sgt. Jeff Swanson is part of the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which has existed since 2000. In 2014, Swanson said, the task force received about 650 cyber tips. …

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