Why Schools Need to Wake Up to the Threat of AI 'Deepfakes' and Bullying

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The emergence of AI-generated deepfakes has alarmed school administrators nationwide, as students have begun creating and sharing harmful content, including lifelike pornographic images of classmates. Incidents have escalated to the point where school officials are now implementing new policies and training to address these challenges. The misuse of AI technology has transformed traditional bullying into a more sophisticated and damaging form of harassment.

Schools are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of AI tools that students can access. A significant percentage of educators express concern over the potential for deepfakes to mislead students and damage reputations. As a response, districts are not only focusing on punitive measures but also on educational initiatives to foster responsible technology use among students.

• AI deepfakes are increasingly used for bullying in schools.

• Schools are implementing policies to combat the misuse of AI technology.

Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article

Deepfake

Deepfakes are AI-generated media that can create realistic but false representations of individuals.

AI Misuse

The misuse of AI refers to the harmful applications of AI technologies, such as creating deceptive content.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying involves using digital platforms to harass or intimidate individuals, now exacerbated by AI tools.

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