The Guardian AI·Apr 8, 10:13 PM

Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit images

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James Strahler II pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, producing obscene images and digital forgeries of child sexual abuse Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to cybercrimes involving real and AI-generated “sexually explicit images”, becoming what the Department of Justice claims is the first person convicted under a new federal AI statute. James Strahler II, 37, admitted to cyberstalking, producing obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, and publication of digital forgeries. The last charge relates to the Take It Down Act, which “prohibits non-consensual online publication of intimate visual depictions and AI forgeries”. Continue reading...

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Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit images

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