Objectionable photos of school students uploaded on internet through AI in Haryana's Chandigarh

In a troubling development, concerning images of school students have emerged on Snapchat, reportedly edited with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On Thursday, local law enforcement disclosed that these images appeared to have been acquired from the school's official website and then subjected to AI-based modifications.

Chandigarh: In a disturbing turn of events, objectionable photos of school students have surfaced on Snapchat, allegedly manipulated through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The local police force, on Thursday, revealed that the photos were believed to have been downloaded from the school's official website and subsequently altered using AI technology.

The incident came to light when concerned parents of one of the students filed a complaint with the police, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at Sector-11 police station. The FIR, registered under the Information Technology (IT) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, targets an unidentified individual involved in the distribution of these objectionable images. To delve deeper into this alarming case, the investigation has been entrusted to the cyber cell division of the police force.

In response to the crisis, the Chandigarh Police Cyber Cell took immediate action to remove the Snapchat ID involved from the internet, preventing further dissemination of the images. However, the school administration has yet to issue a formal statement addressing the incident.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chandigarh, when questioned about the situation, assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway, with a promise of strict consequences for those found responsible for the reprehensible act. The community now awaits updates on the progress of the investigation as justice is sought for the affected students and their families.

This incident is not an isolated one, as it follows another case where AI technology was exploited for illicit purposes. Recently, the Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police apprehended six individuals who had used AI to impersonate candidates during the Combined Junior Assistant Main Examination conducted by the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). This deceptive act occurred across 78 examination centres in the Lucknow and Agra districts of the state, marking a concerning trend of AI misuse in unlawful activities.