Teachers Speak Out as AI-Generated Deepfake Abuse Spreads in Schools

A growing number of educators are becoming targets of sexualized AI-generated deepfake content, extending a crisis previously associated mainly with students. Four teachers shared their experiences with WIRED, detailing the personal and professional toll of being victimized by such material. The incidents highlight a significant gap in accountability, with affected teachers finding it extremely difficult to seek recourse or justice. The trend underscores how deepfake abuse is evolving beyond student victims to affect school staff as well.