Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A police corporal in Tennessee transformed his department’s driver’s license database into a factory for AI-generated pornography, using authorized access to create explicit images from official photos. The officer generated over 500 non-consensual deepfake images over 18 months before being caught, exploiting a system meant for public safety. This case exposes a breach far more invasive than typical data misuse: unlike cybercriminals who steal photos from social media, the officer directly abused government-issued data protected by state privacy laws. The investigation revealed the images were created using a consumer-grade AI tool costing just $20 per month, highlighting how accessible technology has outpaced legal safeguards. The corporal now faces felony charges that could lead to 15 years in prison, though victims report ongoing trauma from knowing their likenesses may still circulate online.