An Albany man has been arrested after he was accused of using generative artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos of a person police say he was stalking.Investigators said Joseph Roberts, 38, had been stalking the victim for about a year.Police said Roberts used AI tools to edit videos and photos showing the victim engaging in sexual acts and other activities that never happened. They said he then shared those videos without the victim’s permission.Roberts was arrested in late October on several charges, including three counts of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, fraudulent use of fake photos and videos, stalking and receiving stolen property.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<He is being held without bail until a probable cause hearing Thursday.Roberts’ arrest comes after a joint effort by Conway police, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and state police. Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the Conway Police Department.
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
An Albany man has been arrested after he was accused of using generative artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos of a person police say he was stalking.
Investigators said Joseph Roberts, 38, had been stalking the victim for about a year.
Police said Roberts used AI tools to edit videos and photos showing the victim engaging in sexual acts and other activities that never happened. They said he then shared those videos without the victim’s permission.
Roberts was arrested in late October on several charges, including three counts of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, fraudulent use of fake photos and videos, stalking and receiving stolen property.
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He is being held without bail until a probable cause hearing Thursday.
Roberts’ arrest comes after a joint effort by Conway police, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and state police.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the Conway Police Department.
