Deepfake case study · Video
Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele and residents of Grand Island, Nebraska deepfake (Nov 2025)
A deepfake video was created using AI to falsely depict Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele announcing a ban on Christmas lights and decorations. The deepfake threatens residents with utility shutoffs for non-compliance.…
- Incident date
- Nov 2025
- Target
- Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele and residents of Grand Island, Nebraska
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A deepfake video was created using AI to falsely depict Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele announcing a ban on Christmas lights and decorations. The deepfake threatens residents with utility shutoffs for non-compliance. The city addressed the misinformation on social media.