Jefferson High School investigating inappropriate AI images shared between students
By TJ Dysart
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JEFFERSON, Wis. (WISN) — Officials at Jefferson High School are investigating a student who allegedly took photos of other students and shared them in a folder containing inappropriate, non-consensual artificial intelligence images.
In an email obtained by 12 News, Jefferson High School Principal Nick Skretta wrote that a link to the folder was shared with a small group of Jefferson High School students and was then shared with others.
District Superintendent Charles Urness said that staff are operating “under the assumption” that the images involve Jefferson High School students.
It is unclear what the images depict and how many images exist, but the email to Jefferson families said that school officials are working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident and delete the source from which the photos are shared.
In an email to 12 News, Jefferson Police said it started a preliminary investigation in late 2025 and investigators are working with the school district to identify the total number of students involved and their ages.
Police said they will refer charges to juvenile court authorities for potential violations of state statutes when the investigation is concluded.
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