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Daz 3D

Daz 3D has been named in 1 documented digital harm incident, including 1 involving minor. The most common harm domain is Child Safety.

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Oct 28, 2024·Bolton, United Kingdom

UK Man Sentenced to 18 Years for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images Using Daz 3D

In Bolton, England, 27‑year‑old Hugh Nelson used the Daz 3D software to generate three‑dimensional child sexual abuse imagery from photographs of real children. He sold the illegal images on online forums, earning roughly £5,000 over an 18‑month period. Following an undercover police operation, Nelson was convicted of creating, distributing, possessing prohibited material and encouraging child rape, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

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