Sydney CNN —Australian authorities are investigating the distribution of deepfake pornographic images of around 50 schoolgirls, allegedly created by a teenager using artificial intelligence.
Victoria Police confirmed they had arrested and released a teenager “in relation to explicit images being circulated online” pending further inquiries.
Victoria is the only Australian state where sharing deepfake pornography is a criminal offense.
This month, the Australian government introduced legislation to criminalize the distribution of deepfake pornography nationwide.
Under the proposed law, offenders could face up to six years in prison for sharing non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake material.
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