ITA Responds After Epstein-Inspired Game Goes Viral

Computer engineering students at the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) in Brazil presented a computer game project based on the Jeffrey Epstein case, in which a 15-year-old victim is kidnapped and held on an island by six men and attempts to escape. After the class presentation, the topic continued to be discussed among students in a WhatsApp group, where some female students criticized the game's premise. Their comments were met with an Epstein emoji. One of the students involved in the project responded, "We hadn't thought using a figure like Epstein could connect to reality... We thought about it for maybe 10 minutes, inspired by emojis like 'Sid with Epstein' (I'm sure you've seen this in the group). We sketched the presentation without thinking, generating random images, and didn't think about the connection it had to reality."

In response to the controversy, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Department of Aerospace Technology Science (DCTA), issued a statement clarifying that the game concept was part of a class exercise at ITA. The assignment was designed to help computer engineering students develop programming and code structuring skills by creating an interactive game. Students were invited to present initial topic proposals for games to be developed throughout the term, exclusively within the subject's academic scope. The Epstein-themed proposal was immediately rejected as inappropriate. ITA is addressing the situation responsibly and will strengthen awareness efforts among students through the Gender Equality Working Group and other administrative and academic bodies. ITA reaffirmed its commitment to the ethical and technical development of its students and to promoting a safe academic environment based on respect, responsibility, and integrity.

Ethical Concerns Arise over Viral Epstein-Themed Game in Schools and Popular AI Browser Title

In a separate incident, a Jeffrey Epstein-themed video game circulated among students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and was played on district devices. WCPSS confirmed this on March 3, 2026, but did not release details such as the game's name, the schools affected, or the number of devices involved. This incident has spurred discussions about stricter recording rules and how the district handles incidents that could produce video evidence. (G1 Information) In March 2026, a browser game called Your AI Slop Bores Me also gained popularity online. Kotaku described it as a cultural phenomenon, while Lobsters users referred to it as the "best website ever made." This blog post compiles information from various sources regarding the ITA student project and related incidents.

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