Description: An 18-year-old Argentine student at the pre-university institute of Manuel Belgrano of Córdoba allegedly used AI tools to generate explicit fake images of at least 22 female classmates by combining their faces with other bodies. These images, posted on pornography websites, included the victims' names, leading to harassment and significant psychological harm. Legal authorities charged the student with serious injuries aggravated by gender violence.
Editor Notes: Reconstructing the timeline of events: (1) Mid-2024: Two female students at the Manuel Belgrano Institute began receiving suspicious Instagram messages from men aged 40–50. (2) July 2024: Victims discovered explicit AI-generated images of themselves on pornographic websites, featuring their names and altered appearances. (3) August 2024: Families of victims reported the student to authorities, who launched an investigation and conducted a search of the accused's home. (4) October 18, 2024: Charges were filed against the accused for gender-based violence and psychological harm; legal experts advocated for updated laws addressing AI misuse. This fourth date is being marked as the incident date, even though the initial events are reported to have begun sometime in the middle of 2024.
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View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown deepfake technology creators developed an AI system deployed by Unnamed 18-year-old Manuel Belgrano male student, which harmed Unnamed Manuel Belgrano female students.
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2024-10-18
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