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Pennsylvania State Police have charged one of their own with using his work computer to store pornography.
Stephen M. Kamnik, a corporal from Havertown, allegedly kept thousands of pornographic images on a hard drive at his work station in Schwenksville, Montgomery County. Investigators said they uncovered evidence that artificial intelligence generated some of the files; select media was produced with software used to create deepfakes, according to law enforcement.
Kamnik, 38, surrendered to authorities Wednesday. He is charged with unauthorized use of a computer, which is a felony, and misapplication of entrusted property, which is a misdemeanor.
Pennsylvania State Police said Kamnik has been a trooper since 2011. He is suspended without pay as the investigation continues.