AI-generated sexually explicit images of up to 60 female students from Gladstone Park Secondary College in Melbourne were created and circulated online by students, leading to police investigation and student suspensions.
Child abuse detectives are investigating after sexually explicit, AI-generated images of female students from Gladstone Park Secondary College in Melbourne's north-west were circulated online. Detective Sergeant Simon Garner reported that as many as 60 students could be impacted by the incident. Victoria Police were notified on Thursday afternoon that formal photos of students had been digitally altered using artificial intelligence technology and published online. Two year 11 students have been suspended in connection with the incident, though police have not yet interviewed them and are urging them to come forward. The images were described by police as 'vulgar' and 'despicable', with Detective Sergeant Garner expressing disbelief that such platforms exist to manipulate images in this manner. The investigation is ongoing, with officers working to determine what platforms the images were posted to and tracking their dissemination online. The Department of Education condemned the 'misogynistic and disrespectful behaviour' and confirmed that disciplinary action was taken while wellbeing support was offered to affected students. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan called the incident 'appalling' and emphasized the importance of programs addressing toxic culture in schools.
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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.
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