LOADING ERROR LOADINGSchools are the most popular location where sexual images and videos are being created, according to 47% of school-age boys. Last week, education secretary Bridget Phillipson said in a letter that all schools in England should be phone-free for the entire school day. Nudification is a growing issue globally, which disproportionately impacts girls – a staggering 99% of nude deepfakes feature women and girls. AdvertisementChambers believes smartphone use in schools “is becoming problematic” and is “being used to cause harm by creating and sharing inappropriate images”. “We need to empower parents to understand the behaviour of a social media first upbringing and to help schools to understand the impact of smartphone access at schools too.

Source: Huffington Post February 03, 2026 12:27 UTC