Stuart man arrested in AI-generated child abuse case

Stuart police arrest man in AI-generated child sexual abuse image case

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STUART, Fla. —

A 28-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation into artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse images, according to the Stuart Police Department.

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Police said Daniel Perez was arrested this week and faces charges related to possessing and viewing child sexual abuse images created using artificial intelligence, as well as possession of child sexual abuse material.

Investigators said the case highlights how advances in technology can be used to exploit children. Police emphasized that using artificial intelligence to create the images does not make the conduct any less serious or less criminal.

The Stuart Police Department said detectives will continue investigating cases involving the use of technology to facilitate the exploitation of children and will pursue those responsible.

Anyone with information about the exploitation of a child is urged to contact law enforcement.

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