Iowa

September 4, 2025

Multiple staff members

AI-generated deepfake videos depicting North Polk school staff members in inappropriate contexts were created and uploaded to TikTok. The district described the videos as threatening to safety.

Outcome: District took 'necessary actions'; superintendent asked parents to monitor technology use. No criminal charges publicly reported.

September 2025

school staff

North Polk Community School District investigated AI-generated deepfake videos of school staff uploaded to TikTok in inappropriate contexts.

Outcome: Investigation launched

March 25, 2025

44 female students

Male students used AI 'nudify' apps to create fake nude images of 44 female classmates from their social media photos. The images were shared among students, leading victims to issue a joint public statement and demand stronger district policies.

Outcome: Three juveniles charged in juvenile court; students involved were barred from in-person attendance.

March 2025

44 female students

44 female students at Cascade High School had deepfake nude images created from social media photos by four male classmates. Victims formed 'Voices of the Strong 44' advocacy group. School told victims not to discuss incident.

Outcome: 4 students charged as juveniles; public policy session held

April 24, 2024

Multiple female students (exact number undisclosed)

AI-generated explicit photographs of female students were created using their social media photos and circulated across the high school and middle school. Parents publicly identified their daughters as victims. The Story County Sheriff's Office investigated but found no clear legal basis for charges at the time.

Outcome: No criminal charges filed; incident predated Iowa's new felony law (SF 2243).

April 2024

multiple students

Parents reported AI-generated nude images of their children circulating at Nevada High School. School district initially said there was nothing they could do.

Outcome: School initially took no action