CrimeCon 2026

A disturbing new threat is rapidly gaining ground online-- and it’s targeting children. “Nudify” apps use artificial intelligence to generate explicit images of real people, often without their knowledge or consent. For young victims, the impact is immediate and devastating, turning a single photo into a tool for harassment, sextortion and long-term trauma.

Michelle DeLaune, President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is joined by survivor advocate Francesca Mani and her mother, Dorota Mani, who have helped lead the fight for stronger laws to combat this emerging form of abuse. Together, they’ll unpack how these platforms work, why they’re spreading so quickly, and the real-world consequences for victims and families. The conversation will also explore the challenges facing law enforcement and the urgent need for coordinated action from technology companies, policymakers, and the public.

As AI continues to evolve, so do the risks to children. The question is no longer whether this technology will be used to harm — it already is. The real question is: what are we going to do about it?