A Tasmanian man has been sentenced to at least 10 months in jail after police discovered hundreds of files depicting child abuse on his computer, some of which were generated using artificial intelligence. The 48-year-old Gravelly Beach man received a two-year sentence with a non-parole period of 10 months in the Tasmanian Supreme Court. This case marks the first time police have seized AI-generated child abuse material in Tasmania. The man pleaded guilty to charges related to possessing and accessing child abuse material online. Police emphasized that all forms of child abuse material, including AI-generated content, are illegal and will be targeted by law enforcement. If you need support or assistance, you can contact 1800 RESPECT or the National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service at 1800 211 028.