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The Friends' School denies discouraging parents from telling victims about deepfake incident

Abc.Au • April 30, 2026

The principal of a Tasmanian private school has denied claims by two parents that the school ever tried to discourage them from telling their daughters they had been identified in AI deepfake images.

The parents told the ABC that police informed them that 21 girls had been identified as victims after AI-generated pornographic images were allegedly shared in a boys' group chat.

One of the parents the ABC spoke to disputes the principal's claim and says they did not feel supported after the incident.

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AI Deepfake Pornography Incident at Tasmanian School Affects Female Students The Friends' School in Tasmania is facing backlash after AI-generated deepfake pornography of female students was created and shared in a boys' group chat. Parents reported that 21 girls were identified as victims, with five boys expelled for their involvement in creating and disseminating the material. The deepfakes initially depicted the girls clothed before progressing to explicit content. Parents expressed outrage over the school's response, which reportedly encouraged them not to inform their daughters about the abuse. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding the handling of sexual assault and child pornography cases within educational institutions. Tasmania Police are involved in the investigation, and a complaint has been referred to the non-government school regulator. Experts have suggested implementing early intervention programs for youth perpetrators of harmful sexual behaviors. 3 sources 63

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