‘People tend to abuse it’: LCSO detectives warn AI-generated crime is on the rise
Detectives with the Leon County Sheriff's Office report an increase in AI-generated crimes, including child sex abuse material, and warn that using AI to create illegal content does not absolve responsibility. An 18-year-old was recently arrested for possessing AI-generated and actual child sexual abuse material.
Detectives with the Leon County Sheriff's Office are seeing a rise in AI-generated crimes. Over the past few months, they've received more cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. An 18-year-old was arrested for possessing AI-generated and actual child sexual abuse material. Detective Shae Campbell says people, including teens, are using AI systems to create illegal content. Investigators can still identify AI-generated content through watermarks or identifying markers. Parents are advised to discuss proper AI use with their kids to avoid creating inappropriate or illegal material.
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