Classmates Outraged Over ITA Students’ ‘Epstein Case Game’: ‘Sick’

A computer game based on the Jeffrey Epstein case, created by students at the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), has sparked controversy. The game, titled Sid’s Escape, features a 15-year-old girl kidnapped trying to escape an island. ITA computer engineering students presented the project in class, where it was met with disapproval from the Department of Science and Aerospace Technology (DCTA) at the Brazilian Air Force, who deemed the game’s concept inappropriate. The project aimed to enhance students’ programming abilities and code organization through an interactive game. According to students, the presentation proceeded uninterrupted, with only a brief comment on the theme’s sensitivity, and little reaction from the class. However, the game proposal, inspired by the Epstein case, ignited outrage in a student WhatsApp group, with some female students condemning the content and receiving Epstein emojis in response. Students involved stated that they did not consider the real-world connections of the topic during development and did not consider the implications of using Epstein’s persona.

Gender Equality, Ethics Concerns Rise in Aeronautical Institute Amid Inappropriate Content and Whistleblower Policy Discussion

ITA, an aeronautical institution focused on engineering education, is taking steps to increase awareness among students through its Gender Equality Working Group, as well as other administrative and academic bodies. The institute aims to foster ethical and technical development among all students and is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, responsible, and honest academic environment. (Sources: DCM, G1). These incidents highlight broader concerns about the creation and distribution of inappropriate content. In a separate, but related incident, a Jeffrey Epstein-themed video game also surfaced within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in March 2026, played on school district devices. WCPSS officials confirmed an investigation on March 3, 2026, but withheld details such as the game’s title, the affected schools, and the number of devices involved. The incident has prompted discussions about implementing a whistleblower protection policy that would allow students to use their phones to record videos for safety purposes, such as combating bullying, and is stirring conversations about stricter recording rules and improved incident management within the district. Uai portal does not necessarily endorse the views expressed here.

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