Student allegedly creates deepfake porn of female students using AI

A student who allegedly made deepfake pornography of other female students at a school in Sydney, Australia is set to face disciplinary action over the “abhorrent” incident.The senior in high school, who cannot be named, allegedly used images from social media along with artificial intelligence to create pornographic photos of female students.A deepfake is digitally created or generated content that can portray someone doing something that never happened.The student also reportedly made fake social media profiles, according to The Daily Telegraph.Parents and students were notified of the incident in an email from New South Wales’ Department of Education.“The school has been made aware that a 12th grade male student has allegedly used artificial intelligence to create a profile that resembles your daughters and others,” the email read.“Unfortunately, innocent photos from social media and school events have been used.“We want to emphasize that your daughters have done nothing wrong, there are no inappropriate real photos of them being used.“I am sorry this has occurred.”A NSW Department of Education spokesman said the department was working closely with police, who had launched an investigation into the incident.“We do not tolerate such behavior and will take the appropriate action,” the spokesman said.“Our highest priority is to ensure our students feel safe and any decision about this student’s future involvement in the school will be based on that.“We are helping affected students with appropriate wellbeing support and will do so as long as required.”A NSW Police spokeswoman confirmed an investigation was launched on Jan.6 following reports “inappropriate images were being produced and distributed online”.“NSW Police are working with the eSafety Commissioner and the Department of Education.

The investigation is ongoing,” the spokeswoman said.NSW Minister for Education Prue Car said the incident was “abhorrent” and would no...