AI-generated video depicting Radnor High School students investigated in Pennsylvania
An AI-generated video allegedly depicting Radnor High School students in Pennsylvania inappropriately was reported in December 2024, prompting investigation by school police and the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Harassment charges were filed against a juvenile, and parents criticized the school's communication and response. Pennsylvania had previously enacted legislation banning deepfake pornography involving minors and non-consenting adults.
What happened
An AI-generated video allegedly depicting several Radnor High School students in Pennsylvania in an inappropriate manner was reported to the school in December 2024.
Radnor High School immediately began an internal investigation and notified Radnor Township Police. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office conducted an investigation, and harassment charges were filed against a juvenile in late January 2025.
Reported impact
Students experienced psychological effects from the incident, with parents noting that students felt unsafe and self-conscious about their social media presence.
Parents criticized the school district's handling of the investigation, citing delays in response, lack of accountability, and insufficient communication with families.
Index analysis
Cybersecurity experts noted that while major AI platforms include safeguards against creating sexually explicit images, unregulated apps remain widely available online for such purposes.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law in the prior year outlawing deepfake pornography involving minors and non-consenting adults.
Governance controls
School board members discussed updates to policies related to bullying, harassment, and acceptable uses of technology, including artificial intelligence and the application of district rules to off-campus behavior.
Parents called for improved transparency, faster investigations with firm timelines, parental consent before student interviews, and annual age-appropriate education on artificial intelligence and its consequences.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.