Ex-teacher, 66, turns himself in after AI 'paedophile trap' livestreamed by influencer
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A former teacher in France has surrendered to police after an online influencer used artificial intelligence to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation live. The 66-year-old man handed himself in following the viral stream, which was designed to catch alleged child sex offenders. The influencer created a fake profile using AI to impersonate a teenager, then recorded and shared the exchange as the suspect reportedly made inappropriate advances. Local authorities have confirmed the man's arrest but have not yet filed formal charges. The case has sparked debate in France about the legality and ethics of using AI for vigilante justice.