# AI and the Dark Web: A Tipping Point Encounter
The Internet Watch Foundation just dropped a bombshell in the tech realm, unveiling that artificial intelligence has not only crossed the line but is gleefully dashing over it with a spade in hand, planting nefarious seeds all over the open web. Apparently, this digital malevolence has gotten so sophisticated that it’s starting to outsmart a fair few people. Time to put our worry hats on folks, because it seems some AI tools are crafting illegal content like it’s a new form of dark art!
## Key Points
– **Worry Alert!**: The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reports a sharp increase in AI-generated illegal contents, particularly child sexual abuse imagery.
– **More than Before**: In just six months, the amount of flagged AI-made illegal content has already outstripped the total for the entire previous year. That’s less “Rise of the Machines” and more “Rise of the Horrors.”
– **Tipping Point Tango**: The sophistication level of this content is climbing to a tipping point, making it easier for such disturbing material to sneak in and out of the web without anyone noticing until it’s too late.
– **Mission
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/18/artificial-intelligence-child-sexual-abuse-imagery-watchdog-iwf
Blog Title
AI: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18: chatcmpl-AJZQ4pLXTLz6xPzc2caiKbEiv2cTo
Instruction: “You are an AI blog title generator. Create a catchy and concise title for the blog post that is catchy and optimized for search engines. Remove all html in the response and do not use quotes. Please do not use words that are unsafe to process in Dall-E image AI.”
Prompt: Content Summary of text from above.
Response: AI-Generated Illegal Content: Internet Watch Foundation Raises Alarm Over Rising Threats
Image Description
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Instruction: “You are a helpful assistant that creates unique images based on article titles. Create a brief visual description of what an image would look like for this title. Please pick a style of art from the following: Futurism, Impressionism, Romanticism, or Realism, be sure to consider the image should reflect an AI Robot Pirate theme during the Golden Age of Pirates.”
Prompt: Title: “Cyber Seas: The AI Robot Pirate Threat”
Visual Description: An impressionist painting depicting a vibrant seascape during the Golden Age of Pirates, infused with futuristic elements. In the foreground, a sleek AI robot pirate stands at the helm of a grand pirate ship, infused with metallic features and glowing circuitry. The waves are alive with colorful movement, capturing the chaos of both nature and technology. In the background, ominous clouds swirl, hinting at rising digital threats, while ships of the era are depicted alongside floating holographic interfaces. The robot pirate, wearing a classic tricorn hat, clutches a glowing data sword while navigating the treacherous waters, symbolizing the clash between old-world piracy and modern cyber challenges. Bright colors and dynamic brush strokes convey the excitement and urgency of the theme.
Response: AI-Generated Illegal Content: Internet Watch Foundation Raises Alarm Over Rising Threats
