Female pupils have 'AI deepfakes' made of them as parents criticise school

Summary

A female student at The Friends' School, a Quaker school in Tasmania, Australia, had her image used to create AI-generated deepfake pornography without her knowledge or consent. The deepfake images were produced using AI software that altered her likeness to create explicit content, which was shared among students in a group chat. The material was reportedly sourced from social media photos of the girl, initially appearing clothed before progressing to fully nude and pornographic versions. The school informed the girl’s parents about the abuse but, according to the parents, advised most families not to disclose the incident to their daughters. As a result, the affected girls were left unaware of the abuse committed against them, leading to confusion, isolation, and shame. Parents expressed concern that the lack of transparency was preventing the girls from receiving the support they needed, leaving them uncertain about how to navigate the situation with their peers.