14-year-old investigated for creating and sharing AI deepfake pornography of classmates
Spanish authorities are investigating a 14-year-old from Logroño for using AI deepfake tools to create synthetic sexual images of nine female classmates based on photos scraped from their social media accounts. The material was uploaded to an adult pornography website where it received approximately 40,000 views before removal, causing significant emotional and reputational harm to the victims.
What happened
A 14-year-old in Logroño, Spain accessed photos of nine female classmates without authorization from their public social media profiles. Using AI tools, the minor manipulated the images to create synthetic pornographic deepfakes and uploaded them to an adult pornography website.
The minor created a profile on the adult site with the description 'Subo chicas de mi insti hechas con IA' (I upload girls from my school made with AI) and organized the material in individual folders containing personal data about each victim. Before removal, the images accumulated approximately 40,000 views.
Reported impact
The Guardia Civil stated that the actions facilitated identification of the minors and multiplied the emotional and social damage suffered by the victims. The damage to the nine minors' privacy was amplified in an uncontrollable manner within hours.
The parents or legal guardians will be held jointly liable for moral damages caused to the victims under Spanish law. The case has been referred to the Fiscalía de Menores.
Index analysis
The minor is being investigated for the crimes of discovery and revelation of secrets, corruption of minors, and child pornography. The Guardia Civil recalled that manipulation and dissemination of intimate images, even when digitally generated, constitutes a serious crime.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.