My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson

The Guardian1/17/2026 – 1/18/2026

Summary

Mara Wilson, a former child actor, discusses her experience of having her image used in child abuse images and highlights the dangers that millions of children now face due to similar exploitation. She reflects on the "Stranger Danger" narrative from her childhood in the late 1980s and early 1990s, noting that while it was a well-meaning lesson, most child abuse and exploitation is committed by individuals known to the children, rather than strangers.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

92d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2172
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2172/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2172/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 35

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 91 days - proven survivor

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