BYU Professor Creates AI Deepfakes of Children - Mormon…
A BYU adjunct professor and AI executive faces legal charges following allegations of creating deepfake images of children and friends
- Incident date
- Jul 2026
- Target
- unnamed children and friends
What happened
In July 2026, reports emerged concerning an AI executive and adjunct professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) who was accused of creating deepfake imagery targeting children and friends. The incident gained public attention through discussions on the Mormon Stories podcast, which highlighted the growing risks associated with the misuse of artificial intelligence technology. According to legal records and reporting, the individual faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The case has sparked significant discourse regarding the intersection of advanced synthetic media tools and the safety of vulnerable populations, as well as the broader implications for institutional oversight and digital ethics.