PLOS One

PLOS One is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal. It is newsworthy due to a recent study published within its pages regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to produce sexualized images among adolescents in the United States. The study, based on an anonymous national survey of 13-17 year olds, found that over half of participants had used AI for this purpose at least once. This research highlights the growing prevalence and potential dangers of AI-generated sexual content, particularly its impact on young people. The publication of this study in PLOS One underscores the journal's relevance in addressing contemporary social and technological issues through scientific investigation, contributing to public awareness and informing potential interventions.