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2026· 60 incidents
May 2026
·13- videoDhanush
Eros International used AI to alter the ending of the movie Raanjhanaa, in which Dhanush starred. They created a new ending where his character survives, against the wishes of the actor and director. The altered…
- videoHong Kong finance employee
A Hong Kong finance employee participated in a realistic video meeting featuring a deep-faked CFO and colleagues, ultimately paying around $25 million before the fraud was detected.
- audioThe Velvet Sundown
A band called The Velvet Sundown, which had a verified page on Spotify with 850,000 monthly listeners, prompted accusations that they and their music were AI-generated because they had never given interviews nor had…
- videoCamden County residents
AI-generated YouTube videos with channels like "Hard Truth Untold" were created, falsely warning about foreign agents, BlackRock, and data centers draining the Ozarks' aquifer in order to influence public opinion and…
- imageCaitlin Clark
The Indiana Fever posted an image on Instagram generated by AI that depicted Caitlin Clark with a distorted hand. Clark commented on the post to mock the poor AI generation.
- mixedCally-Jane Beech, Narinder Kaur, Jess Asato, Helen Mort, Jasmine Oak
Five women including an MP and media figures share their experiences with AI-generated image abuse and the impact of non-consensual deepfakes in a new podcast
- audioDeborah Del Mastro
California resident Deborah Del Mastro was defrauded of $5,400 after scammers used AI voice cloning to simulate her daughter in a fake kidnapping scheme
- mixedGeraMond
Google is appealing a German court ruling that holds the company legally liable for defamatory false claims generated by its AI Overviews search platform
- videoJesse M. Furman
Federal judge Jesse M. Furman, who leads efforts to regulate deepfakes in court, became the target of a malicious AI-generated video depicting him as a Nazi
- mixedOlivia Chow
An investigation into how AI-generated deepfakes and satirical content are influencing Ontario politics, including a misleading video targeting Mayor Olivia Chow
- videoHideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima faced backlash for his involvement in a generative AI short film that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, sparking controversy online.
- audioKim Soo-hyun
A South Korean actor's career was nearly destroyed in May 2026 after a YouTuber used AI to create a deepfake scandal involving a deceased actress, highlighting the challenges of detecting AI-generated fraud.
- imageNick Jonas
After Nick Jonas appeared at a Charleston concert in May 2026, local businesses posted AI-generated images of him at their locations, sparking debate online.
April 2026
·47- imageJane Does
Three Jane Does are suing xAI after Grok was used to generate sexually explicit images of them using real, clothed photos, highlighting AI's potential for misuse.
- mixedErika Anderson
Erika Anderson received a FaceTime call that appeared to be from her daughter, but it was an AI clone. The voice on the call asked her to open the door. Anderson suspected something was wrong and realized it was a…
- imageThe Friends' School girls
AI-generated pornographic images of 21 girls were allegedly shared in a boys' group chat. The school denies discouraging parents from telling their daughters about the incident.
- mixedWomen journalists, activists, and human rights defenders
A UN Women study found that women journalists, activists, and human rights defenders are being targeted by deepfakes and manipulated media. These attacks aim to silence women, damage their credibility, and harm their…
- mixedConnecticut Residents
Scammers are using AI to mimic voices, spoof phone calls, and create fake endorsements, leading to significant financial losses. Investment fraud is a major driver, with AI used to create realistic fake videos and…
- mixedCryptocurrency and Web3 Firms
The BlueNoroff APT group used AI-generated deepfake avatars and voices in fake Zoom calls to impersonate company executives and trick employees of cryptocurrency and Web3 firms into downloading malware. This malware…
- imageStudents at The Friends' School
A private school in Tasmania, Australia, is under scrutiny after a deepfake incident where AI-generated pornographic images of female students were allegedly shared by male students.
- imageVictims of India boat disaster
An AI-generated image falsely presented as victims of a deadly boat accident in India circulated online, misleading social media users and prompting official denials.
- imageUnnamed woman
A Center Point, Alabama man was arrested for allegedly using AI to create explicit images of a woman from her social media photos and sharing them without consent.
- imageVictims of Jabalpur Boat Tragedy
An AI-generated image was falsely shared on social media, claiming to depict a mother and son who died in the Jabalpur boat tragedy on April 30, 2026.
- imageHasselblad Masters 2026 photo contest
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 photo contest faced controversy after a finalist's image was accused of being generated by AI, sparking debate about AI's role in photography.
- imageIran
In April 2026, Donald Trump threatened Iran via TRUTH Social, posting an AI-generated image of himself holding a gun amid escalating tensions and a closed Strait of Hormuz.
- mixedCorinth Middle School students
A former Corinth Middle School teacher used AI to create deepfake videos using students' images. The students were unaware of the videos for months after the teacher resigned.
- imageThe Friends School students
21 female students at The Friends School were targeted with deepfake pornographic images. Parents were advised by the school not to tell their daughters, but chose to inform them. The school said it had acted on…
- videoUnnamed businessman
A gang in Ahmedabad used AI deepfakes to bypass Aadhaar biometric checks, fraudulently obtaining a loan and accessing the victim's DigiLocker.
- mixedCryptocurrency executives and Web3 founders
A BlueNoroff deepfake Zoom campaign compromised over 100 cryptocurrency executives and Web3 founders using AI-generated deepfakes and clipboard injection.
- imageUnnamed Buna ISD classmate
A 17-year-old was arrested in Jasper County, Texas, for creating and posting a deepfake nude photo of a classmate, marking the county's first AI-related arrest.
- mixedPantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
AI-generated images and videos falsely depicted beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) receiving free electricity and air conditioning, exacerbating public anger over rising electricity costs.
- videoArizona State University faculty
Arizona State University faculty discovered their lectures were being used to create AI-generated learning modules without their knowledge or consent.
- mixedArup
In early 2024, attackers used deepfake audio and video of executives on a Zoom call to steal $25.6 million from Arup, an engineering firm. They impersonated senior leadership to authorize a wire transfer.
- mixedAlex Borg
During the Malta general election of 2026, AI-generated 'slopaganda' was used to mock political figures and distort the debate, particularly targeting the Leader of the Opposition.
- imageAnsel Adams
A New York gallery sold an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams’ "Moonrise Over Hernandez" without the trust's permission, sparking controversy over artist's rights.
- mixedTeachers
Student-run meme pages on Instagram and TikTok are using AI to generate videos of teachers, sometimes with captions alleging inappropriate conduct, raising concerns among educators.
- imageSaudi Arabian Authorities
Posts falsely claimed Saudi authorities banned photography and videography at holy sites during the annual hajj pilgrimage, but these claims and accompanying images are AI-generated.
- imageclassmates at Montgomery High School
A New Jersey high school student was arrested for allegedly creating and distributing AI-generated nude images of classmates, raising concerns about digital safety and ethical AI use.
- audioAmericans
Criminals used AI to clone voices of family members during fake emergencies, leading to financial losses for the victims. Scammers cloned voices from social media to imitate a person in distress and request money.
- imageNeukgu
A man created an AI-generated image of Neukgu, a wolf who escaped from a zoo, and distributed it. The image misled authorities and disrupted the search operation, causing them to relocate their search. The man was…
- audioMarried couple in Phoenix, Arizona
AI voice cloning scams are on the rise, using just seconds of audio to mimic voices and deceive victims, leading to significant financial losses.
- imageBeverly Vista Middle School students
AI-generated nude images of students are spreading rapidly through schools, with a case at Beverly Vista Middle School highlighting the risks and accessibility of 'nudify' apps.
- imageTeen coworker
Thomas Christopher Ball created a nude AI-edited image of a 17-year-old coworker using a TikTok video from when she was younger. He sent the image to her and threatened to expose her if she didn't communicate with…
- imageBrandon Scott
Baltimore's inspector general shared an A.I.-generated image of Mayor Brandon Scott on social media, sparking concerns about political bias and fairness.
- audioFamilies in Avery County
AI voice cloning is being used to impersonate family members in scams, targeting parents with urgent requests for money, according to the Avery County Sheriff's Office.
- videoMartin Luther King Jr.
AI likenesses of popular characters and IP, including historic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., were used by users in OpenAI's Sora app. OpenAI put a stop to the MLK deepfakes, but the damage was done.
- imageMAGA/conservative niche
A person created an AI-generated persona named Emily Hart, portrayed as a MAGA-supporting nurse, using generated images and text to appeal to a specific political niche on Instagram. The account gained a significant…
- videoBrad Pitt and Tom Cruise
YouTube has launched a deepfake detection tool for actors, athletes, creators, and musicians to identify and request removal of deepfakes using their likeness.
- imageRichard Tice
An image posted by Richard Tice purporting to show Reform UK supporters was analyzed and found to likely be AI-manipulated or edited.
- mixedRonnie Dodson
AI deepfake scams are on the rise, infiltrating social media platforms with increasing ease as voice cloning technology becomes more accessible to scammers.
- audioNew Hampshire families
Scammers used AI to mimic a loved one's voice and convince family members to send bail money, stealing roughly $20,000 from three New Hampshire families.
- imageMontgomery High School students
A 17-year-old was arrested for allegedly creating and distributing deepfake nudes of at least 32 girls, some of whom were Montgomery High School students.
- mixedVal Kilmer
The trailer for 'As Deep as the Grave' sparked outrage after revealing Val Kilmer's entire performance was generated by AI following the actor's death.
- imageAdam Schwarze
A campaign text message criticizing a GOP Senate candidate in Minnesota and featuring an AI-generated image has sparked debate about deepfake laws.
- imageYeates' victim
William Hamish Yeates created and distributed deepfake pornographic images of a victim across multiple X accounts without her consent.
- imageAdmiral
Customers and organized crime gangs used AI to manipulate images of damage and create fake documents for insurance claims. Examples include AI-generated watches and exaggerated car damage. The AI was also used to…
- mixedSchoolchildren
Teenage boys are using 'nudify' apps and generative AI to create fake nude photos and videos of girls from their schools. These deepfakes are shared across schools, causing humiliation and distress. The incidents…
- imageDonald Trump
In April 2026, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, sparking controversy and prompting reflection on the intersection of politics and religion.
- imageUnknown
An Australian teenager pleaded guilty to creating deepfake pornography, marking the first charge under a new national law criminalizing sexual image manipulation.
- imageJames Strahler's victims
An Ohio man, James Strahler, was convicted of cybercrimes for publishing AI-generated images depicting abusive sexual activity, marking a historic first under the 2025 Take It Down Act.