As generative artificial intelligence tools become more powerful and widely available, they are also being misused to create harmful and exploitative content online.
In a recent case in Indiana, an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with offenses that include using generative AI tools to create sexualized images of his minor high school classmates and others.
Zachary Myers recently joined WISH-TV to discuss the case and the broader implications as the legal landscape continues to evolve around deepfakes and other AI-generated images. As these technologies become easier to create and distribute, questions around regulation, online safety, and legal accountability are becoming increasingly important.