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AI Training Dataset for Detecting Nudity Allegedly Found to Contain CSAM Images of Identified Victims
- Occurred
- Oct 24, 2025
- Published
- Oct 24, 2025
- Source
- AI Incident Database
Summary
An image dataset, NudeNet, used to train systems for detecting nudity was reportedly found to contain CSAM images, including material involving identified or known victims. According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, the dataset had been widely downloaded and cited in academic research prior to discovery. The images were allegedly included without vetting, exposing researchers to legal risk and perpetuating harm to victims. The dataset was subsequently removed following notification.
Developers
- NudeNet dataset maintainers
- NudeNet model developers
Deployers
- Academic researchers
- Research institutions
- AI developers
- Dataset users
- Independent researchers
- AI researchers
Harmed parties
- Minors
- Academic researchers
- People depicted in non-consensual intimate imagery
- Victims of child sexual abuse material
Classification
Category confidence: 90%
Severity confidence: 85%
Rationale: Dataset contained CSAM of identified victims, causing legal risk and harm to victims.
Classifier: Qwen/Qwen3.5-35B-A3B-FP8