Genova Professor Creates Non-Consensual Explicit Images of Students Using AI
An associate professor at the University of Genova's Architecture faculty reportedly used AI to generate non-consensual explicit images of students by modifying their photographs. The university suspended the professor after a complaint was filed, and he is under investigation by police.
What happened
An associate professor at the University of Genova's Architecture faculty reportedly used artificial intelligence to transform photographs of students into sexually explicit images. According to reporting, the professor took photos of his students and then used AI to generate nude or sexually explicit versions of them.
The modified images were allegedly shared in a Telegram chat. An investigation began on October 1 following a complaint from university rector Federico Delfino. Police conducted a search of the professor's residence and office, and confiscated devices for examination.
Reported impact
Approximately six students were reportedly targeted with this process. According to reporting, at least one of the victims may have been a minor, though this has not been confirmed.
The university suspended the professor from his position pending the outcome of the investigation.
Index analysis
The incident involved the non-consensual generation of synthetic sexual imagery targeting specific individuals without their knowledge or consent. The targeting of students by a faculty member representing an authority relationship amplifies the violation.
Governance controls
The university removed the professor from his teaching duties after becoming aware of the allegations. The investigation is being coordinated by substitute prosecutor Federico Panichi.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.