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Victimised kids confiding in AI in 'heartbreaking' trend, AFP says

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 8 October 2026 at 9:30 pm

More children are turning to AI chatbots when they are sexually victimised online and the federal police commissioner says parents and the community need to step up their support.

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Victimised kids confiding in AI in 'heartbreaking' trend, AFP says

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