NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A Florida man is in jail after authorities claim he used artificial intelligent to create an explicit photo of his teen coworker, while working at a swanky club. Thomas Christopher Ball, 49 is facing three felony counts, including sending harmful materials to a minor, illegal use of a two way communications device, and altered sexual depictions for an identifiable person in Boca Raton. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital revealed that Ball and the 17-year-old victim worked together at Boca West Country Club when he began following her on social media and sending inappropriate messages. Court documents claim that Ball offered to pay $200 to the victim in exchange for her home address so that he could perform orally sex with her. Ball was reportedly confused as to why the victim “no longer acknowledged or spoke to” him. He allegedly threatened her with more fake images if he continued to ignore her. FOLLOW US IN XThe victim reminded Ball of her age, to which Ball allegedly responded that he was aware and sent additional messages, “stating that he loved and would do anything for [her], wanted to spoil her and take her to a Spa, and would give $1,000 because of how much she loved him,” according to court records. Ball was arrested on Friday and is currently being held at the Palm Beach County Jail. He is due to appear in court May 17.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE US NEWS”Oftentimes the images created are fake but the harm they cause is real,” Nicole Bishop told WPTV. Victims of this type of crime may experience a variety of emotions. They may have PTSD symptoms and lose sleep over the incident. Bishop said: “I think that as the use and expansion of AI increases, we will need to consider how our laws can be improved.” Ball’s attorney, Boca West Country Club, and Fox News Digital did not respond immediately to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
