South Texas man accused of altering images of real children to create AI porn, DPS says
South Texas man accused of altering images of real children to create AI porn, DPS says
Publish Date: 2026-05-31 17:56:00
Source Domain: abc13.com
- A South Texas man, Adan Covarrubias, was arrested following an FBI raid at his residence for allegedly possessing and creating over 900 AI-generated images and videos of child pornography.
- Covarrubias was charged under Texas Senate Bill 20, which makes the possession or promotion of obscene visual material depicting a child a felony, regardless of whether the depiction is real, cartoon, or AI-generated.
- The FBI executed the search warrant as part of a longer investigation, uncovering evidence including AI-generated content and images allegedly manipulated from photos found on websites of nearby schools.
- Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Division identified approximately 30 child victims among the images.
- Covarrubias was arrested on May 19 and booked into the Dimmit County Jail.
- Officials highlighted the growing accessibility of AI technology and its misuse, prompting warnings for parents to educate children about online safety.
