FAQs | AI Images

AI-generated image: Primary school children playing rounders in the school playground wearing smart PE kit

AI-generated image: school choir singing in a primary school in the school hall

AI-generated image: Do two girls skipping at break time, smiling at school

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Why is image protection necessary now?

Artificial intelligence can now transform ordinary school photos into convincing fake or harmful content. As AI-related safeguarding risks continue to grow, schools are expected to recognise and respond to these emerging threats, in line with guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). AI Images enables schools to continue sharing photos with confidence by protecting student identities before images are published.

Does AI Images protect against internal and external misuse?

Yes. AI Images helps reduce the risk of school photos being copied, manipulated or misused by anyone. By protecting identities before images are shared, it helps guard against both external AI misuse and inappropriate use within your school community.

How are our images handled?

Your images are protected by enterprise-grade security and privacy controls. AI Images is built with GDPR compliance at its core, ensuring only authorised users within your school can access your photos. Images are securely hosted in AWS data centres in Ireland, encrypted in transit and at rest, with metadata automatically removed. You remain in complete control of your images at all times.

How does AI Images protect images?

AI Images subtly modifies facial features to make facial recognition unreliable while preserving the natural appearance of every image. Photos remain authentic and suitable for websites, newsletters and marketing, helping protect pupil and staff identities from unnecessary risk.

Will image quality or appearance be affected?

No. Images retain their natural appearance and remain suitable for school websites, newsletters and marketing. The goal is to preserve the authenticity of every photo while protecting the identities of pupils and staff.

Will parents notice the protection?

Yes. While the AI protection is virtually invisible, schools can reassure parents that their children’s identities are being protected through advanced AI safeguarding before images are shared.

Can images be adjusted or refined?

Yes. You can refine and regenerate images as often as needed to achieve the ideal balance between identity protection and natural-looking results.

Will AI Images increase staff workload?

No. AI Images is a standalone platform that fits seamlessly into your existing school workflows. Upload, protect and download images in minutes - no specialist training or complex setup required.