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AI deepfakes epidemic in schools with children as young as 10 suspended

AI deepfakes epidemic in schools with children as young as 10 suspended

AI deepfakes epidemic in schools with children as young as 10 suspended
08 September 2025

In 2023/24, Department for Education data shows a record 11,614 suspensions were handed to pupils using apps like Instagram, TikTok and Twitter to bully their peers or share inappropriate content.

This marks an increase of over 75% since 2021.

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