Child pornography (also abbreviated as CP, also called child porn, or kiddie porn and child sexual abuse material [1] known by the acronym CSAM, [2] underscoring that children can not be deemed willing participants under law [3]) is erotic material that depicts persons under the designated age of majority.

In the United States, child pornography is illegal under federal law and in all states and is punishable by up to life imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000. U.S. laws regarding child pornography are virtually always enforced and amongst the sternest in the world.

Jan 23, 2025 · A Massachusetts man is accused of recruiting children as young as 10 years old to produce and send him child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney.

Some people find themselves losing control over their use of pornography, for example by spending more and more time viewing it and, for some, looking for new and different types of pornography, including child pornography, now called child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The U.S. Department of Justice defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (persons less than 18 years old). Images of child pornography are also referred to as child sexual abuse images.

Feb 11, 2025 · Deepfake child pornography is a growing problem. While some of these state laws target the use of photos of real people to generate these deep fakes, others go further, defining child sexual abuse ...

Child pornography is illegal in most countries, but there is substantial variation in definitions, categories, penalties, and interpretations of laws.

Child pornography is made by taking pictures or videos, [1] or more rarely [3] sound recordings, [4] of children who are wearing less clothing than usual, wearing no clothing, or being raped. It can also be made using illustrations of children.

The U.S. Department of Justice defines CSAM, or child pornography, as any sexually explicit images or videos involving a minor (children and teens under 18 years old). The legal definition of sexually explicit does not mean that an image or video has to …

In October 2019, Prajwala, a Hyderabad-based NGO that rescues and rehabilitates sex trafficking survivors, came across some disturbing footage of child pornography on the internet.