Sep 9, 2026Confirmed
Delhi police arrest man accused of making and sharing AI-morphed obscene images of a college acquaintance
AI loose in the worldImpersonationDERIVED
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Delhi police alleged that Keshav Bansal used photos from a college acquaintance's private social media account with AI image tools to make obscene morphed images and post them on anonymous Discord servers. The woman reported fake accounts and threatening messages. Police arrested him and said the investigation continues.
What this means for youA person used everyday AI image tools to turn private photos into abusive fakes. Photos shared even on a private account can be misused, so check who can see your posts and report fake accounts to the platform and the police.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1683
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