Students at Richland High School used artificial intelligence to create and electronically distribute obscene images of other students, prompting a police investigation and notifications to child protection services.
On November 14, 2024, the Richland School District in Pennsylvania became aware that some secondary students had used artificial intelligence to create and electronically distribute obscene images of other Richland students. The incident was discovered and reported by other students who came forward. The district immediately began an official investigation and notified the Richland Police Department, Children and Youth Services, and Childline within minutes of learning about the situation. Individual parents were also notified. The school district emphasized that this incident does not represent the feelings and actions of their entire student body of 1,540 students. The district stated they will pursue the matter legally and to the fullest extent of the law while ensuring due process. The investigation is ongoing, with Officer Scott Shope serving as the School Resource Officer. The district cannot share students' names or specific information due to federal and state privacy laws.
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Using AI systems to gain a personal advantage over others such as through cheating, fraud, scams, blackmail or targeted manipulation of beliefs or behavior. Examples include AI-facilitated plagiarism for research or education, impersonating a trusted or fake individual for illegitimate financial benefit, or creating humiliating or sexual imagery.
Human
Due to a decision or action made by humans
Intentional
Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
Post-deployment
Occurring after the AI model has been trained and deployed