Students in Chaco accused of selling AI-generated nude images of classmates
Students at a private school in Chaco, Argentina, reportedly used AI to generate nude images of female classmates based on photos from social media, then sold the images via WhatsApp and Telegram. At least seven girls were affected, with only one formal complaint filed, and police cybercrime units are investigating.
What happened
On Friday, October 18, 2024, female students at a private school in Chaco discovered that male classmates had taken photos they had posted on social media, used AI to generate nude versions of those images, and sold them via WhatsApp and Telegram.
The victims confronted the accused students but received no response, so they reported the matter to their parents. At least seven girls were affected by the AI-generated images, though only one filed a formal complaint.
Reported impact
Parents of the victim students expressed fear about the situation and requested disciplinary measures against the accused students. The school administration declined to impose sanctions, stating that the incidents occurred outside school premises and outside school hours.
The incident has raised concerns about similar cases being reported across the country. Police cybercrime units are investigating the creation and distribution of the images.
Index analysis
The incident involved deliberate use of AI image generation technology to create non-consensual sexually explicit synthetic media of minors, which were then commercialized.
Governance controls
The Chaco Police Cybercrime Department and Division of Technological Crimes are analyzing the steps taken by the users who created the images and the scope of distribution. Police issued a statement warning the community about the seriousness of cybercrime and the importance of reporting violations of privacy and security of minors.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.