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Hugh Nelson Sentenced to 18 Years for Creating AI-Generated Child Abuse Images, Earning £5k

Oct 28, 2024, 11:46 AM

Hugh Nelson, a 27-year-old from Bolton, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a landmark UK case for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse images. Nelson used AI tools, including Daz 3D, and real photographs of children to produce and distribute explicit images, earning £5k from his activities. This case underscores the growing misuse of AI technology in creating harmful content and highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to address such crimes. The sentencing marks a significant step in combating the intersection of technology and child exploitation.