Deep-fake abuse in NZ schools is surging, with technology evolving faster than the law can keep up.
Netsafe has recorded over 30 school-related deep-fake reports in the first half of this year, surpassing the nine reported in the previous year.
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The increasing use of deep fakes poses a significant threat to individuals, particularly school students
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