People are using AI apps to create fake vacation and luxury lifestyle images as a form of escapism or manifestation, especially among lower-income users, with some apps promising but not delivering on realistic or immersive experiences.
Facebook is requesting access to users' camera rolls to suggest AI-edited photos, including unshared images, through a feature that uploads media to Meta's cloud for AI processing. Users can opt in or out via settings, but agreeing to this grants Meta broad rights to analyze and retain personal media, raising privacy concerns amid Meta's AI ambitions.
Facebook is requesting access to users' camera rolls to suggest AI-edited photos, including unshared images, raising privacy concerns about data analysis and storage under Meta’s AI Terms of Service, as part of its broader AI ambitions.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is investigating allegations of students at Fairfax High School creating and sharing "inappropriate images" on a third-party messaging app, similar to recent incidents at other local public schools. It remains unclear if the images were generated using AI, as was the case at Beverly Vista Middle School, where eight students were expelled for sharing nude AI photos of classmates. The district is committed to providing training on the ethical use of technology, including AI, and enhancing education around digital citizenship, privacy, and safety for all in school communities.
Taylor Swift's fans expressed outrage over AI-generated explicit photos of the singer circulating on social media, calling for her protection and condemning the dissemination of the fake pornographic images. Concurrently, Swift is dealing with a stalker who has been arrested multiple times outside her New York City home, prompting concerns for her safety.
The Westfield Police Department in New Jersey is investigating a group of boys at Westfield High School who allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create and share pornographic images of female students in group chats. The incident, which occurred over the summer but was only brought to the school's attention in October, has sparked concerns about cyberbullying and the misuse of AI technology. Experts warn that the prevalence of deepfake pornography, particularly involving minors, is a growing problem that law enforcement struggles to address. Parents and students are disappointed with how the school has handled the situation, and calls for stricter guidelines and education on responsible technology use are being made.