A middle school student in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, faces charges over explicit AI-generated images depicting classmates that led to a school bus attack, the sheriff's office says.
"On August 26, 2025, detectives opened an investigation in conjunction with the school administrative staff after some male students had reportedly shared fake nude photos of female students on a school bus and at school," the sheriff's office said. "This led to an altercation on a school bus involving one of the male students and one of the female students."
Detectives charged one of the male students with ten counts of unlawful dissemination of images created by artificial intelligence.
According to Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, "These types of investigations, which involve technology and social media platforms, can take many weeks or even months to attain and investigate digital evidence. Our detectives are focused on completing a thorough investigation to ensure accountability of those involved."
Meanwhile, the sheriff said the female student involved in the altercation will not be charged.
"Due to the totality of the circumstances, we chose not to pursue charges on the female student," said Webre. "While the ability to alter images has been available for decades, the rise of A.I. has made it easier for anyone to alter or create such images with little to no training or experience. This incident highlights a serious concern that all parents should address with their children."