Police investigate possible AI-generated pornographic images of high school students

An investigation is underway in the northwest suburbs, involving AI-generated pornographic images of high school students. (WBBM via CNN Newsource)

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Illinois (WBBM) — An investigation is underway in the northwest suburbs, involving AI-generated pornographic images of high school students.

Both Lake Zurich Police and Lake Zurich High School officials confirmed the investigation.

Police said they are investigating potential transmission of lewd material, including AI-generated content, among students. Police wouldn’t comment further because minors are involved.

School officials said they first received a report about the possible use of artificial intelligence to create pornographic images of students in late February. They notified police and contacted families of the impacted students.

In a statement, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 called this a “disturbing incident.”

“We understand the profound impact this has on the individuals involved, their families, and our learning community. Please know that we are taking this matter with the utmost seriousness, as such actions are a fundamental violation of the values we work to instill in our students every day,” District 95 Superintendent Dr. Kelley Gallt wrote in a letter to school families.

Todd Feurer, Ellie Coatar, CNN