Assistant United States Attorney US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
This presentation will discuss the investigative techniques investigators should utilize and considerations they should keep in mind when confronted with an offender using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and collecting morphed child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The proliferation of CSAM amongst offenders using AI and digital morphing applications represent entirely new ways offenders can continue to abuse children. The discussion will include a description of how offenders are utilizing AI and morphing technologies to offend, investigative techniques to uncover the CSAM, and a discussion of applicable federal statutes investigators and prosecutors may use when making charging decisions. Finally, the presentation will include a discussion of trial considerations utilizing real-world examples, best practices, and some common pitfalls to avoid.
Learning Objectives:
Assess AI generated and morphed CSAM, to determine if they meet the criteria for prosecution
Determine how the offender obtained the AI generated and morphed CSAM videos and images
Conduct the prosecution of offenders who has possessed A.I. generated and morphed CSAM, examine applicable federal statutes that may be utilized, and understand trial considerations
