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id: 833b876486
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 14:16 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 16:57 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# North Smithfield man faces federal charges involving AI images

A former gymnastics and dance instructor from North Smithfield faces federal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors allege he used AI to create abuse images.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: [U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island](/providence/wiki/u-s-attorney-s-office-for-the-district-of-rhode-island.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/north-smithfield-man-accused-of-creating-ai-generated-child-sexual-abuse-material-instructor-gymnastics-dance-facilities-artificial-intelligence-november-10-2026), 2026-11-10 14:16 EST: North Smithfield man accused of creating AI-generated child sexual abuse material
- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/north-smithfield-man-ai-create-child-sex-abuse-federal-prosecutors-allege/), 2026-11-10 16:57 EST: North Smithfield man used AI to create child sex abuse images, federal prosecutors allege

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