A New Jersey deputy attorney general has been arrested over allegations involving AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Brian Fitzgerald, 51, is accused of creating the material and distributing it through social media platforms.
According to investigators, online accounts and IP addresses allegedly linked Fitzgerald to the content. The case raises further concerns about the misuse of generative AI to create illegal material and the challenges law enforcement faces in identifying those responsible.
Bail was set at $2 million. The allegations remain subject to the legal process, and the case highlights the growing need for effective safeguards against the criminal use of AI technology.