Vancouver police, school board investigating ‘disturbing online behaviour’
Global News has learned that there was talk among students last week that some male Grade 12 students had created AI content of female students.
The Vancouver Police Department and the Vancouver School Board are investigating reports of concerning online activity at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, involving AI-generated images of female students, according to reports and statements to Global News. Parents and students claim that some male Grade 12 students allegedly created the images, which are believed to have a sexual nature.
While the exact content of the images remains unclear, parents expressed concern over the allegations, referring to them as "disgusting and vile." School officials, including the principal, have acknowledged receiving complaints about inappropriate online behavior and are cooperating with the police in the ongoing investigation.
However, the Vancouver School Board has maintained a policy of non-disclosure, stating that they cannot share details about individual students or specific circumstances. The Canadian Criminal Code has been updated to include AI-generated content that resembles a person, meaning the images in question could fall under the definition of child exploitation material.
At least one student has reportedly received a short suspension, but the total number of students involved remains unknown.
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