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Pennsylvania School Faces Turmoil After AI Deepfake Scandal

Leadership resignations and student protests follow AI-generated explicit images of students at Lancaster Country Day School.

  • Lancaster Country Day School has been closed following the revelation of AI-generated nude images involving nearly 50 female students.
  • The school's head, Matt Micciche, and board president, Angela Ang-Alhadeff, resigned after failing to address the issue promptly.
  • A 15-year-old student has been identified as the suspect, with their phone seized for investigation, although no charges have been filed yet.
  • Students staged a walkout demanding accountability, leading to the cancellation of classes and uncertainty about the school's future.
  • The incident highlights growing concerns over AI-generated content, prompting legislative efforts to criminalize such activities in the U.S. and abroad.
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