AI deepfake videos of Radnor High School students prompt state action calls
AI-generated deepfake videos depicting five Radnor High School students were created and shared without consent, prompting parents to call for state policy standards on school responses. Gov. Shapiro said he will direct the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop standards for handling such incidents.
What happened
AI-generated deepfake videos depicting five Radnor High School students spread through the school. Parents Audrey Greenberg, Adam Dorfman, and Morgan Dorfman reported that their daughters were victimized by inappropriate AI-generated videos created without their consent.
The school notified parents of the situation in December 2025. A police investigation concluded in January 2026, with the Radnor Police Department charging a student involved with harassment.
Reported impact
Parent Audrey Greenberg described the trauma as ongoing and expressed distress at learning her daughter had been victimized. The parents characterized the school's response as dismissive and said they were 'victimized more by the school than this kid who made the video.'
The district acknowledged the harm, noting that 'the spread of rumors and misinformation on social media is causing additional harm and stress to all involved.'
Index analysis
The parents called for statewide action, including better training for students and faculty, more accountability for offenders, and better resources for families. Gov. Shapiro said he will direct the Pennsylvania Department of Education to look into creating standards for how schools respond to similar offenses.
The superintendent's statement indicated that while allegations of inappropriate content were made, 'the alleged images were never discovered' after law enforcement searched personal technology, though the student was still charged with harassment.
Governance controls
The Radnor School District stated it has 'communicated that taking, copying or creating images of students or staff without their consent, regardless of intent, is unacceptable' and planned to educate students about the dangers of AI.
Gov. Shapiro has separately advocated for guardrails against AI, including pushing for cell phone bans in classrooms.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.