Severe harmDeepfake Image-Based Sexual Abuse (Minors)2023-09 (incident); 2024-07 (convictions)Spain

Almendralejo AI Deepfake Nudes of Minors

Over 20 girls aged 11-17 in Almendralejo received AI-generated nude images of themselves, created by classmates using a 'nudify' app on Telegram that altered photos scraped from Instagram. Spanish National Police confirmed 30+ victims identified across Spain.

AI system:Undressing / 'nudify' app accessed via Telegram

Impact

Some victims suffered panic attacks and acute anxiety. Exposed that Spanish CSAM law did not clearly cover AI-generated material. Dr. Miriam Al Adib and Jose Ramon Paredes Parra publicized the case internationally.

Outcome

July 2024: Youth court in Badajoz convicted 15 minors on 20 counts of producing child abuse material and 20 counts of crimes against moral integrity. Spain fast-tracked AI-CSAM legislation. Visa, PayPal, Mastercard removed payment processing for the nudify app.

Sources

  1. Source 1CNNwww.cnn.com/2023/09/20/europe/spain-deepfake-images-investigation-scli-intl/index.html
  2. Source 2Euronewswww.euronews.com/next/2023/09/24/spanish-teens-received-deepfake-ai-nudes-of-themselves-but-is-it-a-crime
  3. Source 3ABC Newsabcnews.com/US/mobile-apps-fueling-ai-generated-nudes-young-girls/story?id=103563734
  4. Source 4Scottish Legal Newswww.scottishlegal.com/articles/spain-court-punishes-schoolboys-for-spreading-ai-deepfakes-of-girls

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