Year 9 student accused of using AI to create sexual images of classmates
A Year 9 student allegedly used AI to make sexual images of classmates.
About ten female students at an NSW high school were shown in sexual images and videos. An AI tool was used to create them.
A Year 9 student is accused of making the material and sharing it on social media. The affected students reported the matter to the principal around early September.
Police have been told and are investigating. The NSW eSafety Commissioner confirmed it is also investigating.
The school suspended the student and offered counselling to affected students. The alleged incident happened outside school hours.
Young people using AI tools to create fake sexual images may not understand how serious the crime is.
- About 10
- Female students depicted
- Year 9
- Student year level
- Early September
- Reported to principal
- NSW Police, eSafety Commissioner
- Investigating agencies
Why it mattersThis case shows how easily AI tools can be misused to sexually exploit classmates. It raises urgent questions about online safety in schools.
AustraliaAustralian schools now face a new safeguarding challenge as AI-generated sexual abuse material spreads among students, prompting police and education authorities to take action.
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