Derek Ray-Hillas

Derek Ray-Hillas is the acting Director General of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a UK-based organization dedicated to combating online child sexual exploitation. Recently, he highlighted the severe impact of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, emphasizing the challenges faced by law enforcement in distinguishing such content from real images. Under his leadership, the IWF has seen a significant increase in the removal of harmful websites, reflecting the urgent need for effective strategies to address the growing threat of digital exploitation.