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La Rioja Opens School Probe Into AI-Altered Photos of Girls at Haro Institute

The Guardia Civil says a complaint filed on January 12 was withdrawn after confirming the image did not show nudity.

Overview

  • Education inspectors and technical staff visited IES Manuel Bartolomé Cossío to assess the case and consider administrative measures.
  • Reports indicate more than ten girls aged 14 to 16 had their faces used to create sexualized images that circulated in student WhatsApp groups.
  • School leadership classified the conduct as a very serious offense and indicated exemplary sanctions would be imposed under internal rules.
  • The Guardia Civil reported obtaining the original image, determining it did not directly depict the student nude, and confirming the family withdrew its complaint.
  • Parents describe significant distress and uncertainty over how widely the manipulated images spread, with some filing or considering additional complaints.