# AI Gone Wrong: A Dark Turn in Digital Creativity
Let’s face it, folks: When you think of artificial intelligence, the last thing that should come to mind is child exploitation. But this week, a case out of Bolton sent chills down our spines and gave AI a reputation worse than that creepy uncle at Thanksgiving. Buckle up, because the story of Hugh Nelson and his appalling misuse of AI is one we’re not going to forget anytime soon.
## Key Points to Ponder
– **The Guilty Party**: Hugh Nelson, a resident of Bolton, stepped into an AI-fueled rabbit hole and came out with an 18-year prison sentence for creating child abuse images.
– **Real Photos, Fake Fun**: Nelson didn’t just make these images out of thin air; he used actual photos of real children as templates for his digital nightmares. Not cool, buddy!
– **AI for Evil**: This case sheds light on the darker side of AI, as it reveals how bad actors can twist technology into tools for harm instead of benefit.
– **Courtroom Drama**: The hearings, attended by The Guardian’s own Hannah Al-Othman, illustrated the significant legal implications and the emotional responses elicited
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2024/oct/30/ai-images-child-sexual-abuse-and-a-first-prosecution-of-its-kind-podcast
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