Criminal gangs are using AI to reach and exploit British children, anti-slavery commissioner warns
The UK's anti-slavery commissioner warns that artificial intelligence is making it 'easier than ever' for criminal gangs to reach and exploit British children, and is one reason more young people are becoming victims of trafficking.
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Left-leaning outlets
Left-rated outlets headline it: “Criminal gangs using AI to ‘make it easier’ to exploit British children” (The Independent).
Centre outlets
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Right-leaning outlets
Right-rated outlets headline it: “You'll need a lot of glue for that! Chop shop Porsche resembles Airfix model from above - as Lithuanian gangster, 32, faces deportation after being caught with £300k of stolen parts” (Daily Mail).
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (2 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| Daily Mail | Right | The Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source |
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