UK Man Sentenced to 18 Years for AI-Generated Child Abuse Images
A landmark case in the UK has concluded with the sentencing of Hugh Nelson, a 27-year-old man from Bolton, to 18 years in prison for creating child abuse images using artificial intelligence. The images, which were derived from photographs of real children, marked the first prosecution of its kind in the country. This significant case highlights the dangers posed by rapid advancements in technology, particularly AI, in creating