‘Inappropriate’ AI images, videos created by KY high school student investigated

Juvenile court authorities in Floyd County are investigating an incident involving “inappropriate” AI-generated photos and videos allegedly created by a Prestonsburg High School student.

Earlier this week, Prestonsburg High School staff became aware of a verbal disagreement among students connected to artificial intelligence or AI-generated photos and videos, Bobby Akers, chief communications officer for Floyd County Schools, told the Herald-Leader Friday.

The images and videos were created off campus and outside school hours, Akers said.

“The students involved attend Prestonsburg High School, and the individual responsible for creating the images and videos is also a student,” said Akers.

“Due to the inappropriate nature of the images and videos,” Akers said, the school resource officer was notified and, after review, determined the matter should be referred to the court designated worker, which is a juvenile court official.

“It is important for students to understand that their actions online create a digital footprint that can have lasting consequences. The creation, possession, or sharing of inappropriate photos or videos may result in serious disciplinary and legal repercussions,” Akers said.

Akers did not provide details on why the photos and videos were inappropriate.

Floyd County Schools is working in coordination with law enforcement and will fully comply with all guidance and directives from the appropriate authorities, he said.

Floyd County Schools is encouraging families to have ongoing conversations with students regarding the responsible use of cell phones, laptops, social media, and other digital platforms, said Akers.