Troopers: Preble teen created sexual AI images of 16-year-old girl - 607 News Now
A 17-year-old in Preble, NY was charged with creating AI-generated sexually explicit images of a 16-year-old girl, using her photos to create fake social media profiles.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- 16-year-old girl
In January 2026, a Cortland County family reported the creation of fake social media accounts featuring phony photos of their 16-year-old daughter. The accounts were on Facebook and Instagram.
What happened
AI was used to generate sexually explicit photos based on real pictures of the girl. A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with misdemeanor unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image. Authorities stated that creating and distributing manipulated or AI-generated explicit images without consent is a serious criminal offense that can have significant emotional and psychological impacts on victims.