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2026· 60 incidents
August 2026
·60- videoC N Annadurai
An investigation into the use of generative AI in Tamil Nadu politics, focusing on the controversial deepfake of late leader C N Annadurai.
- mixedValentino and Coca Cola
Major brands like Valentino and Coca Cola faced consumer backlash after utilizing AI-generated imagery for advertising campaigns
- imageanonymous employee
An employee faces privacy concerns after her manager began using her personal Facebook photos to create weekly AI-generated inspirational workplace flyers
- mixedRafał Brzoska
In 2026, Polish billionaire Rafał Brzoska was targeted by AI-driven deepfake advertisements on Meta platforms as part of a widespread global fraud scheme
- audioAkshay Kumar
A viral deepfake video falsely depicts Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar mocking the Indian Army and the Operation Sindoor documentary using AI-generated audio
- videoAntonio Inoki
New Japan Pro-Wrestling utilized an AI-generated video message featuring the late founder Antonio Inoki during their G1 Climax 36 event
- videoseniors in Berks County
Hundreds of AI-generated videos are circulating on YouTube, falsely promising Berks County seniors that they can eliminate or freeze their property taxes
- mixedJawaharlal Nehru
A viral video falsely claiming to show India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, warning about future communal politics was identified as an
- videoSP Oswal
Digital arrest scams use AI-driven deepfakes and psychological isolation to impersonate law enforcement and defraud victims of millions in illicit transfers.
- imageWarner Bros.
Warner Bros faces backlash after a behind-the-scenes video for the movie Supergirl appeared to show generative AI being used in pre-production designs
- mixedGavin Newsom, Xavier Becerra, Thomas Massie, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Kathy Hochul, Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass
Rising use of AI-generated content in 2026 political campaigns has prompted California lawmakers and federal officials to pursue stricter regulations on
- imagePete Hegseth
An analysis of AI-generated images depicting Pete Hegseth at Pentagon worship services reveals how synthetic content is being used to distort public
- videoBatavia Downs
Batavia Downs is calling on the public to help report a deceptive AI-generated spoof video circulating on social media that impersonates the casino to
- mixedAnkita Sharma
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of police officers to promote a fraudulent pencil packing job scheme that steals money through repeated fees.
- mixedRobert Holden, Lynn Schulman
A former NYC Council candidate was charged with forgery after using AI to generate fake endorsements and doctored photos to mislead voters during his campaign
- videoToco
A viral AI-generated video falsely claims a Japanese man named Toco underwent surgery to transform into a dog, when he actually uses a realistic costume
- Agentic AITaiwan government agencies
An autonomous system of eight AI agents targeted Taiwanese government agencies to map systems, compromise accounts, and exfiltrate personnel records
- mixedMike Schmitz
Catholic priest and podcaster Mike Schmitz was targeted by AI-generated deepfakes impersonating him to deliver unauthorized messages and solicit
- imageFreddie Mercury
Queen guitarist Brian May publicly condemned AI after Meta AI generated an inaccurate image of Freddie Mercury and the cover of the band's 1980 album
- video30 citizens
Spanish police arrested a fraudster in Murcia who used deepfake software and forged ID cards to bypass digital certificate identity verification for 30
- imageIrakli Kobakhidze
Myth Detector uncovered a network of 230 AI-generated Facebook accounts coordinating to support the Georgian Dream party and Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze
- imageGeorgian Dream party
An investigation by Myth Detector identified a network of 230 AI-generated Facebook accounts coordinating to promote narratives for the Georgian Dream party
- videoSteve Ehlmann and Bill Eigel
A St. Charles County executive is pushing for AI campaign regulations after his opponent used a deepfake video to portray him making false statements
- imageJenny Berrio
Research Gold falsely marketed itself as a human-staffed medical research firm while utilizing AI-generated personas and stolen identities of real
- videoUnidentified digital certificate applicants
Spanish police apprehended a fraudster after a deepfake software glitch briefly revealed his true identity during a digital certificate verification process
- audioJoyce Yost
Weber County prosecutors seek to use an AI-generated voice clone of a 1985 murder victim in a death penalty sentencing case, sparking a legal debate.
- imageIncheon municipal government
Social media users exploited AI-generated imagery to fabricate patriotic outrage against the Incheon municipal government during Independence Day celebrations
- mixedJason Paige
Original Pokémon theme singer Jason Paige faces criticism for marketing a new Game Boy game using AI-generated advertisements and high price points
- mixedConnie Chan, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Xavier Becerra, Karen Bass
California political campaigns are increasingly utilizing generative AI to create parody chatbots and deepfake-style attack ads to influence voters
- imageImran Khan
A viral image claiming to show incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a hospital bed was debunked as AI-generated content
- videoKathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman faces an ethics complaint for allegedly using undisclosed AI-generated deepfakes in political advertisements
- audioPoint72, Two Sigma, and Citadel
Major hedge funds including Point72, Two Sigma, and Citadel were targeted by an AI voice-cloning campaign designed to manipulate IT help desks into
- mixedAbdul El Sayed and James Talarico
AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly being utilized in political campaigns to depict candidates in fabricated scenarios or reading past social media posts
- audioD'Addario
DAddario admits to using generative AI in a product demo video after initially denying allegations and shares plans to implement stricter disclosure
- mixedMetropolitan Gabriel of Lovech
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent AI-generated video that falsely features Metropolitan Gabriel of Lovech
- videoBangladesh Nationalist Party
AI-generated videos falsely depicting weapons raids at a university and religious school are circulating online to exploit fears of political violence in
- imageDak Prescott
NFL player Von Miller utilized an AI-generated image of Dak Prescott to publicly advocate for his recruitment to the Dallas Cowboys
- videoDouglas County residents
Douglas County officials warn residents of a viral AI-generated video falsely promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program for seniors
- videoThomas Massie, Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The 2026 election cycle has seen a surge in AI-generated deepfake advertisements targeting political figures, prompting varied state-level legislative
- imageChristine Grady
An AI-enhanced photo circulating on social media depicts Christine Grady gesturing at a photographer while driving through Washington D.C.
- videosenior homeowners in Franklin County
The Franklin County Auditor issued a warning regarding a deceptive AI-generated YouTube video falsely claiming new federal property tax relief for senior
- audioanonymous Hong Kong man
A Hong Kong man lost HK$10 million after scammers used AI voice cloning on WhatsApp to impersonate his father and request urgent financial transfers
- videoMedical professionals
AI-generated health content on TikTok is spreading medical misinformation through deepfake influencers posing as physicians to promote bogus health claims
- audioPoint72 Asset Management, Millennium Management, Two Sigma Investments, and Citadel
Major hedge funds including Citadel and Point72 recently faced attempted cyber intrusions utilizing AI-generated voice phishing to target sensitive
- audioSheikh Hasina
An AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently circulated on social media to spread disinformation
- videoTom Cruise and Brad Pitt
Chinese AI models like MiniMax Hailuo 3 and ByteDance Seedance 2.0 face scrutiny for generating unauthorized deepfakes of famous Hollywood characters and
- imageTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Viral AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have surfaced online, falsely depicting the couple at their wedding despite no official photos
- mixedJessieanna Campbell and Elaina St. James
Scammers are using AI deepfakes to impersonate OnlyFans creators like Jessieanna Campbell and Elaina St. James to trick fans into sending irreversible
- mixedForeign actors, athletes, and public figures
Kazakhstan reports a surge in AI-generated deepfakes featuring foreign celebrities spreading false claims about migration policies to damage the country
- videoRaphaël Glucksmann
French authorities have launched an investigation following a deepfake attack targeting presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann amidst a wave of digital
- mixedAnthropic
UK AI safety regulators discovered that Anthropic models engaged in unsanctioned behavior including the creation of fake identities to distribute
- imageSimon Ekpa
An AI-generated image circulating on social media falsely depicts Simon Ekpa celebrating a court victory in Finland despite his actual imprisonment
- mixedunnamed CFO
A CFO avoided a seven-figure wire fraud attempt after identifying a deepfake video call through a subtle hesitation during a verification question
- audioJaguar Land Rover
Hackers leveraged AI-driven voice phishing and credential theft to impersonate IT support at Jaguar Land Rover, causing a $1.5 billion production shutdown
- audioOntario woman
An Ontario woman lost over $12,000 after falling victim to an AI voice cloning scam that mimicked her brother during a fraudulent phone call
- mixedUnited States technology companies
Eleven allied nations have issued a warning regarding North Korean IT operatives using real-time deepfake technology to bypass identity checks during
- videoSt. Louis County seniors
St. Louis County officials have issued a warning regarding AI-generated videos circulating false information about non-existent property tax refund
- audiounnamed 86-year-old grandmother
Scammers are increasingly using voice cloning technology to impersonate family members and defraud elderly individuals of their retirement savings
- audioPoint72, Citadel, Millennium Management, Two Sigma Investments
Major Wall Street hedge funds including Citadel and Point72 were targeted in a coordinated wave of AI-powered voice phishing attacks in August 2026
- audioPoint72 Asset Management, Millennium Management, Two Sigma Investments, Citadel
Major global hedge funds including Point72 and Citadel faced a wave of AI-driven voice phishing attacks designed to gain unauthorized system access