Police accuse New Jersey deputy attorney general of producing AI CSAM
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A Discord user reported AI-generated child sexual abuse material, leading to the arrest of Fitzgerald, a New Jersey deputy attorney general, Ars Technica reported. Detectives said he was charged with possessing CSAM, distributing photos or films of CSAM, and criminal use of a communication facility. According to his LinkedIn profile, Fitzgerald had held the position since 2016 and prepared insurance-fraud and insurance-licensee cases for trial as a state prosecutor.
Joe Khan, New Jersey’s district attorney, said the state views AI-generated CSAM as harmful as conventional CSAM and would pursue such cases regardless of the accused person’s profession or title.
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The case could pressure authorities to apply child sexual abuse laws to AI-generated material as well, while the prosecutor’s statement reinforces that the accused person’s profession or title would not change the state’s approach. The report originating on Discord also highlights the role of platforms and users in flagging such content.
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