06/04/2026
BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES WARNING ON CREATING AI-GENERATED EXPLICIT IMAGES
Brownsville, TX- The Brownsville Police Department would like to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create sexually explicit images without a person’s consent.
On May 27, 2026, the Brownsville Police Department arrested a juvenile who used photographs of female classmates obtained from social media to create sexually explicit images using artificial intelligence technology. The juvenile was charged with 10 counts of Unlawful Production or Distribution of Deep Fake Sexually Explicit Media.
While AI technology can be used for many positive purposes, it can also be misused in ways that cause significant harm to victims. Creating, sharing, or distributing AI-generated sexually explicit images of another person without their consent is illegal and can result in serious criminal consequences. We encourage our community members to be mindful of the images they share online, especially those involving children and teenagers. Once an image is posted publicly, it may be copied, altered, and misused by others.
The Brownsville Police Department recommends that you be cautious when accepting friend or follower requests from strangers and report suspicious or harmful online activity immediately.
Anyone who believes they may be a victim of this type of crime is encouraged to contact the Brownsville Police Department.
