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Trooper Sues State Patrol Over AI Deepfake
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Collin Overend Pearson, a veteran Washington State Patrol trooper, filed a lawsuit on Dec. 19 in Pierce County Superior Court alleging nearly two decades of anti-gay discrimination and unconstitutional conduct at the agency. The suit says WSP personnel created and circulated an AI-generated deepfake in December showing Pearson and another trooper kissing with a derogatory voiceover, which he calls the final straw and seeks legal remedies.
Key Points
- 1Alleges creation of AI deepfake video depicting him kissing a colleague, circulated within WSP.
- 2Highlights alleged pattern of anti-gay harassment over nearly two decades, culminating in constitutional claims.
- 3Signals legal, ethical, and policy risks for agencies using AI-generated media; prompts review of conduct.
Scoring Rationale
Strong ethical and legal implications with official court filing, but limited to a single agency lawsuit and local reporting.
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