Queensland man charged with creating Sexual AI posters of women containing their jobs and contact details
A man has been accused of creating and distributing AI-generated sexual images of women, allegedly putting up posters with their full names, jobs and social media details in south-east Queensland.
An investigation into the posters began in May after police found an open poster at a public venue in Gatton, west of Brisbane.
The posters allegedly feature the faces of real women superimposed on images of other people engaging in sexual acts and claims that they are suitable for sex work.
A 52-year-old man from Cleveland on Brisbane’s bayside has been charged with 43 offenses, including 27 counts of distributing intimate images, six counts of harassment and four firearms charges, with police alleging he had been making the posters for the past five years.
Police said eight victims have been identified.
Investigators from Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch seized electronic devices, printers and posters allegedly made by the man during a raid on Wednesday.
Police also seized 25 rounds of ammunition along with firearms that were shown to be long-barreled weapons in the arrest video.
He was remanded in custody and was expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 19.
Ipswich Detective Acting Inspector Tim Martin said the women had been subjected to deeply personal attacks.
“Artificial intelligence is an emerging technology, but using it to create and distribute abusive or derogatory material is not beyond the reach of the police,” he said.
“We will investigate these matters in detail and hold the criminals accountable,” he said.
Start your day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
