In a shocking development, Pennsylvania man Adam Erdman has been sentenced to state prison for creating AI-generated child porn.
The Case
Erdman, 35, was charged on April 17, 2025 with possession of child sexual material and criminal use of a communication facility after computer-generated images of child pornography were found at his home. His estranged wife discovered the images while reading emails on his computer; an email titled “still images” contained three AI-generated nude pictures of underage girls.
Investigators said Erdman had taken innocent photos of two children on vacation and used an AI photo-editing program to make them appear naked. He saved the altered images to his laptop.
Sentencing Details
Erdman pleaded guilty in September. On December 15, he was sentenced to 28 months to 10 years in state prison and will be eligible for parole after 28 months. If paroled, he would be on supervision for up to 10 years.
After serving his sentence, Erdman must register as a sex offender for 15 years.
Legal Significance
Officials noted that Erdman is the first person convicted and sentenced under a new statute that bans artificially generated sex abuse materials of children.
Key Takeaways
- Adam Erdman sentenced to 28 months-10 years for AI-generated child porn.
- He will register as a sex offender for 15 years after serving time.
- Parole is possible after 28 months.
The case underscores the growing legal response to AI-generated child sexual content and sets a precedent for future prosecutions under the new statute.
