Understanding Educators' Perceptions of AI-generated Non-consensual Intimate Imagery
2026-04-07 • Human-Computer Interaction
Human-Computer Interaction
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The authors studied how 20 U.S. educators feel about AI-generated non-consensual intimate images (AIG-NCII), which are private images created without permission using AI technology. They found that teachers worry this issue harms students' values and that educators themselves might also be targeted. Schools currently lack clear rules, training, and resources to handle these problems effectively. The authors suggest involving multiple groups to create better tools, lessons, and policies to address AIG-NCII in schools.
AI-generated imagerynon-consensual intimate imageryeducator attitudesschool policiesAI ethicsdigital privacycyberbullyingeducational technologylegal boundariesmulti-stakeholder strategies
Authors
Tongxin Li, Katelyn M Reyes, Liezeil Jimenez, Katie S Nam, Donghee Yvette Wohn
Abstract
AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery (AIG-NCII) is an emerging social problem due to the advancement of AI tools. While recent incidents in middle and high schools have highlighted the urgency of this issue, there is limited understanding of what concrete supports schools need to effectively address AIG-NCII. To fill this gap, we conducted an interview study with 20 educators in the U.S. and investigated their attitudes, experiences, and practices related to AIG-NCII. Educators expressed concerns about both students' and their own vulnerability, as AIG-NCII may cause moral decline among students, while educators themselves could become victims. Nevertheless, existing practices in schools are limited, and they lack both training and systematic policies. Challenges such as a lack of resources, unclear legal boundaries, and limited knowledge of AI make implementation difficult. The findings of this paper contribute to interactive educational tool design, curriculum design, and policy-making, especially regarding the need for multi-stakeholder strategies to address issues surrounding AIG-NCII.