Lloyd Perry, of Idaho Falls, was arrested for possessing “thousands of AI-generated images of child sexual abuse,” according to the Idaho Attorney General's Office.
IDAHO FALLS, ID — Attorney General Raul Labrador says Lloyd Perry, 52, of Idaho Falls, has produced thousands of artificially created obscene images of children being sexually abused. He was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of possessing images and videos.
“This case includes thousands of AI-generated images of child sexual abuse,” Labrador said.
A bill recently passed in the 2024 Idaho Legislature would make it illegal to possess, create, or in any way participate in the manufacture or distribution of AI-generated (artificial intelligence) child pornography, a law already in place in the federal It is enforced at the level.
Therefore, Mr. Perry will face trial in federal court, as the Idaho law banning AI child pornography has not yet taken effect.
“Idaho's recent law criminalizing AI images of child sexual abuse does not go into effect until July 1, but this case highlights a critical issue that the law is currently addressing,” Labrador said. added.
According to the FBI, federal law prohibits “the production, advertising, transportation, distribution, receipt, sale, access for viewing, or possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that includes computer-generated realistic images.” .
Labrador said multiple agencies, including the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, the Idaho Falls Police Department, the Rupert Police Department/K9, and the U.S. Marshals Service, were involved in the investigation and eventual arrest of the Idaho Falls man. ICAC) said it supported the special committee. and the United States Attorney's Office.
“As this investigation shows, we remain committed to continuing our shared mission to identify and prosecute offenders who create, possess, and share child pornography,” said U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwitt. Ta. “AI and other emerging technologies will never hold us back.”
If you or someone you know has information about child exploitation, contact the Attorney General's ICAC Division at 208-947-8700, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678, or Please contact local police.
For more information and helpful resources, please visit the ICAC website here.
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