Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Pleads Guilty to Creating Deepfake Pornography

In a shocking case of abuse of power and technology, Stephen Kamnik, a corporal in the Pennsylvania state police, has pleaded guilty to a series of disturbing crimes. Kamnik used AI tools to create over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes, some involving a district court judge, and many based on photos illicitly obtained from state databases, including driver’s license photos. His actions came to light after an investigation was triggered by unusual internet usage and the frequent attachment of an external hard drive to his work computer. Searches revealed a trove of illicit material, including deepfakes generated using the faces of women from state databases, violating JNET usage policies. Kamnik also secretly filmed and photographed individuals, including coworkers, and unlawfully recorded a video of a judge, which he edited for lewd purposes. The case highlights the potential for misuse of AI technology and the importance of safeguarding personal data.