North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

AI driving rise in child sexual abuse material cases, North Dakota investigator says

Cassidy Halseth, commander for the North Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, speaks during a legislative committee meeting on AI-generated child sexual abuse materials on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A member of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation told state lawmakers Wednesday the agency needs more tools to…