A high school student in Sydney is facing disciplinary action for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of female classmates using AI. The student reportedly utilized images from social media to generate these explicit images, which has raised significant concerns among parents and school officials. The New South Wales Department of Education has confirmed that an investigation is underway, emphasizing the need for student safety and support.
The incident highlights the growing issue of deepfake technology being misused in harmful ways, particularly in educational settings. With the involvement of local police and the eSafety Commissioner, there is a strong focus on addressing the implications of image-based abuse. This case serves as a reminder of the urgent need for regulations and protective measures against the misuse of AI technologies.
• Deepfake technology misused to create explicit images of students.
• Investigation launched by police and education department into the incident.
Deepfake refers to digitally created content that can depict someone in a fabricated scenario.
Image-based abuse involves the unauthorized use of someone's image to harm or exploit them.
AI is the technology used to create deepfake images, enabling the manipulation of visual content.
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