Man convicted of selling AI obscene content creation tutorials in China
A man in Beijing was convicted of illegally operating communication groups and selling AI software and tutorials for creating obscene content from 2023 to 2025, earning over 100,000 yuan. The Haidian District People's Court sentenced him to 18 months imprisonment and a 20,000 yuan fine for violating laws against illegal use of information networks.
What happened
From August 2023 to June 2025, Chen Mou established and managed multiple communication groups, publishing information about producing obscene materials and charging fees for access to AI-based tutorials and software for creating obscene content.
Chen Mou posted 5 videos and 15 images determined to be obscene in order to attract group members to pay 128 to 168 yuan per person to join paid groups. The AI drawing software came from open-source integrated packages and image generation modules.
Reported impact
Chen Mou gained over 100,000 yuan in illegal profits from group member fees.
The court found his actions polluted the internet environment and corrupted social morality.
Index analysis
The Haidian District People's Court found that Chen Mou's behavior met the elements of the crime of illegally using information networks, specifically 'establishing communication groups for producing prohibited items' and 'using information networks to publish information about illegal and criminal production of obscene materials,' with circumstances deemed serious due to the amount of fees collected.
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