Deepfake case study · Audio
Iranians abroad attempting to contact relatives in Iran deepfake (Jun 2025)
Iranians abroad reported hearing AI-generated voices, specifically one calling itself 'Alyssia,' when attempting to call relatives in Iran. This occurred amidst rising tensions between Iran and Israel and coincided…
- Incident date
- Jun 2025
- Target
- Iranians abroad attempting to contact relatives in Iran
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Iranians abroad reported hearing AI-generated voices, specifically one calling itself 'Alyssia,' when attempting to call relatives in Iran. This occurred amidst rising tensions between Iran and Israel and coincided with internet and phone blackouts imposed by the Iranian government. The AI voice replaced real conversations, causing confusion and alarm, with some suspecting psychological warfare.