A NL youth has been charged with using AI to alter photos of teenage girls, making them explicit. Photo by UnsplashArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a youth from Goulds with a long list of crimes after he allegedly used AI to create explicit images of girls that were shared on social media.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentMembers of the RNC’s Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) launched an investigation after receiving several reports from youth on Jan. 11, saying they had been exploited through the use of artificial intelligence.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentInvestigators spoke with several teenage girls who reported photos of themselves had been digitally altered to create explicit images that were posted on social media platforms.Article contentThe investigation, which included the execution of search warrants, traced the images to a 17-year-old boy. On July 29, he was charged with 58 offences, including 19 counts each of making, possessing and distributing child abuse and exploitation material, and one count of accessing child abuse and exploitation material.Article contentThe accused’s identity, as well as that of the complainants, are protected by law.Article contentPolice encouraging parents to speak with kidsArticle contentThe RNC is asking parents and caregivers to speak with youth about responsible technology use, consent, and the consequences of online behaviour.Article contentPolice are encouraging all survivors of sexual violence to reach out to a trusted resource as soon as it’s safe to do so, and say members of CASA are available to speak with anyone who has information or questions. They can be reached by calling (709) 729-8000.Article contentTaking a trauma-informed approach, officers can help review survivors’ legal and investigative options and connect them with resources, the RNC said in a media release.Article contentArticle contentArticle content
Goulds youth charged with dozens of offences after allegedly using AI to alter photos of girls
