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A veteran primary school teacher in London has called for a total ban on children's access to artificial intelligence (AI) after a disturbing incident involving a young student derailed her 20-year career
According to the Mirror, Megan (not her real name) revealed that an 8-year-old girl used photos from the school's own website to create a graphic, sexually explicit deepfake video involving Megan and two other staff members.
The trauma began when the young pupil approached Megan on the playground, casually mentioning she had found a photo of her online
Weeks later, parents alerted the school to an explicit video being circulated in a student WhatsApp group. It was soon discovered that while one student had shared the clip, the girl who had initially approached Megan was the creator, as reported by the Daily Star.
Megan described the subsequent school meetings as "chilling", noting that the child — who also reportedly filmed herself mimicking other explicit acts at home — showed no remorse and spent the meetings "sniggering".
"To even know what a threesome is at that age is shocking enough," said Megan.
"Never mind creating a deepfake," she added.
The educator eventually felt forced to leave her position after the school allegedly brushed the incident aside, citing that the perpetrators were "just children"
Despite advice from her union that the act was illegal, the school reportedly refused to suspend the student, declined to demand a formal apology, and even forced Megan to return to the classroom to teach the very children who had viewed the explicit material.
Megan's confidence was severely shaken, and she eventually resigned a year later, feeling completely isolated in her trauma.
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Image via Karolina Grabowska/PexelsWhile Megan's experience occurred a few years ago, her story has resurfaced as the UK enters a pivotal year for AI regulation
As of January 2026, the debate over "nude-making" apps and child safety has reached a fever pitch.
Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which came into full force this month, the creation of non-consensual intimate images is now a specific criminal offence in the UK, carrying potential prison time.
The UK government has launched a formal three-month consultation into a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring policies recently adopted in Australia.
A recent 2026 report found that approximately 13% of British teenagers have had an experience with nude deepfakes in schools, with teachers increasingly calling for clearer safeguarding protocols.
