Laguna Beach High School investigates 'inappropriate' AI-generated images of students

Laguna Beach High School administrators have launched an investigation after a student allegedly created and circulated "inappropriate images" of other students using artificial intelligence. It is not clear how many students are involved in the scandal, what specifically the images contained or how they were distributed. In an email to parents on March 25, Principal Jason Allemann wrote that school leadership is "taking steps to investigate and directly address this issue with those involved, while also using this situation as a teachable moment for our students, reinforcing the importance of responsible behavior and mutual respect." The Laguna Beach Police Department is assisting with the investigation, but a department spokesperson declined to provide any details on the probe because the individuals involved are minors. The Orange County high school joins a growing number of educational institutions grappling with the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and in social settings.