A Spanish court has sentenced 15 teenagers to a one-year suspended sentence for using deepfake technology to create and distribute indecent photos of their classmates. The incident, which came to light in July 2023, raised widespread concern about the potential for abuse of deepfakes and the impact they can have on victims.
The perpetrators were a group of teenagers aged 13 to 15.
The case began in Almendralejo, Spain, when parents discovered photoshopped nude images of their daughters being shared on the social messaging app WhatsApp. Deeply concerned about the incident, they reported it to the police, who launched an investigation. It turned out that the perpetrators were a group of teenagers aged 13 to 15.
After an investigation, a court in Badajoz, Spain, convicted each teenager on 20 counts of creating images of child abuse and violating the moral integrity of their victims. The sentence included one year of probation for each defendant, as well as mandatory participation in gender and equality awareness programs. In addition, they will be required to take courses on the responsible use of technology.
This case highlights the disturbing potential of using deepfakes to create and disseminate harmful content, especially among young people. It also highlights the importance of education on the responsible use of technology and digital literacy, especially for adolescents navigating the online world. The court’s decision requiring adolescents to undergo special awareness programs reflects the growing attention to the problem of technology misuse and its impact on others.
It is important to note that Spanish law protects minors under the age of 14 from criminal prosecution. However, their cases are often referred to child protection departments, which may require them to participate in rehabilitation programs.
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