Japan arrests man for selling AI-generated celebrity porn

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse,KyodoJanuary 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM

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Japanese police arrested Tetsuro Chiba for allegedly creating and selling AI-generated pornographic images of celebrities online. Between December 2024 and May 2025, Chiba is accused of posting obscene images for sale, profiting from over 520,000 deepfake images resembling approximately 300 celebrities. He reportedly earned around 11 million yen (US$70,000) by promoting the content on social media and charging extra for specific celebrity requests. Chiba admitted to investigators that his motivation was financial gain. The arrest highlights growing global concerns about the malicious use of AI, particularly in creating deepfakes.

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