Tasmanian School Students Reportedly Created Purported AI-Generated Pornographic Images of Female Classmates
- Date of incident
- April 1, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- AU
- Sources
- 2 cited
- Last verified
- May 21, 2026
Summary
Five boys at The Friends' School in Hobart, Tasmania allegedly created purported AI-generated pornographic images using photos of female classmates, with parents saying 21 girls were identified as victims. The images were reportedly shared in a boys' group chat. Tasmania Police said no charges had been laid and the youths were being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
What is reported
Five boys at The Friends' School in Hobart, Tasmania allegedly created purported AI-generated pornographic images using photos of female classmates, with parents saying 21 girls were identified as victims. The images were reportedly shared in a boys' group chat. Tasmania Police said no charges had been laid and the youths were being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
Editorial note
Friends' School Hobart investigated, ABC confirmed. Title hedge intact.
Sources
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Sources
- 01
- 02AI Incident Database — AIID incident #1474secondary4/1/2026