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Justin Tillery, a girls' football coach in Lethbridge, Alberta, pleaded guilty to using AI to create sexualized deepfake images of underage players. Arrested in 2025, he faces sentencing for making and possessing child pornography, with prosecutors seeking two years in prison and probation. The incident highlights AI's misuse for child exploitation.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of AI to create deepfake child pornography directly violates fundamental rights and legal protections, constituting a clear AI Incident under the framework. The AI system's use led to significant harm to the victims and breaches of applicable law, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article describes a concrete case with confirmed harm and legal consequences, not just a potential risk or complementary information.[AI generated]