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2026· 60 incidents
May 2026
·40- imageAnthony Albanese
Tech founders protested capital gains tax changes by posting AI-generated images of Anthony Albanese, satirizing his role and warning of negative impacts on.
- audioCharlie Kirk
Candace Owens questions a Daily Mail reporter about a video purportedly showing Charlie Kirk naming his successor, raising concerns about possible AI.
- mixedThe Reddit user's father
A Reddit user suspects their father is being targeted by a romance scam involving a woman he met online who claims to be in Russia and is allegedly traveling.
- imagereal people
The FTC will begin enforcing the Take It Down Act, requiring online services to remove nonconsensual deepfake media within 48 hours of notice or face fines.
- mixedJames Blunt
A pensioner was scammed out of £7,500 after believing she was in a romantic relationship with singer James Blunt, fueled by AI-generated images and persistent.
- videoLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan
AI-generated videos pushing anti-immigration narratives and depicting a dystopian image of the UK are circulating online, impacting the city's reputation and.
- videoLawrence Wong
A Singaporean business professional lost millions after a Zoom call with deepfake versions of government officials, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- audioScarlett Johansson
OpenAI faced allegations from Scarlett Johansson, who claimed their voice assistant sounded "eerily similar" to her after she declined to license her voice.
- imageFred Hicks, Cam Banks, Shannon Appelcline, Spencer Campbell
A website called 4 Pillar Games launched an AI-generated "historical archive" of tabletop game designers, drawing immediate backlash for inaccuracies and.
- imageGeorge Boyd
A newly-elected councillor in the UK, George Boyd, faced accusations that he was AI-generated after his campaign photo sparked suspicion online, leading to.
- videoSingapore
A coordinated deepfake campaign used AI-generated videos to accuse Singapore of being ungrateful to China, sparking debate about the source and intent of the.
- imageVicente Sotto III
An AI-generated image falsely depicting former Senate President Vicente Sotto III colluding with law enforcement fueled misinformation regarding a.
- audioYohance Lacour, Alison Flowers, Philip Rogers, other journalists and narrators
Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft are being sued by journalists and podcasters who allege the companies used their voices without permission to train AI.
- videoUkrainian soldiers
Russian sources are distributing AI-generated videos purporting to show Russian troops raising flags in Ukrainian settlements, part of an information campaign.
- videounsuspecting individuals
A cyber fraud ring in Gujarat used AI deepfakes and Aadhaar data manipulation to secure fraudulent online loans in the names of unsuspecting individuals.
- videoAlan Kohler and Matt Comyn
A deepfake video featuring Alan Kohler and Matt Comyn was used to promote MBB Finance, Bold Capholm, and grihasthafinance, leading to a cryptocurrency.
- imageLucilla Najera
In May 2026, Justice of the Peace incumbent Lucilla Najera's campaign used an AI-generated image in a mailer, sparking ethical concerns about AI in political.
- videoGal Gadot, Elon Musk, Jackie Chan
Haotian AI is a readily available, real-time deepfake software marketed to scammers, capable of impersonating anyone during live video calls on platforms like.
- mixedJewish people
A coordinated network of AI-generated TikTok accounts impersonating Jewish rabbis is spreading antisemitic content, according to a report by the Combat.
- videoGavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Karen Bass, Nithya Raman
An AI-generated political ad supporting Spencer Pratt depicted Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Karen Bass in a satirical, controversial manner.
- mixedJane Friedman
Author Jane Friedman discovered AI-generated books falsely using her name on Amazon, raising concerns about copyright, reputation damage, and the policing of.
- imageKellie Carter
An award-winning owl photograph submitted to the National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest was disqualified after accusations of AI.
- imageQ'orianka Kilcher
Actress Q’orianka Kilcher is suing James Cameron and Disney, alleging unauthorized use of her likeness in the movie Avatar, citing a violation of California's.
- imageJorja Meloni
In May 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a deepfake image of herself on social media to raise awareness about the dangers of AI-generated.
- imageDonald Trump
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social depicts him and other political figures in a pool, promoting his plan to overhaul the Lincoln.
- imageFlorida residents
A satirical news page is using AI-generated images and false news reports to confuse readers in Ocala and other Florida cities, creating mass confusion.
- mixedThomas Massie and Michael Gallrein
During the 2026 Kentucky GOP primary race, AI-generated deepfake advertisements were utilized by candidates Thomas Massie and Michael Gallrein to attack one.
- mixedPéter Magyar
In Hungary's 2026 elections, despite heavy investment in propaganda and disinformation, the ruling party suffered a major defeat, partly due to public.
- mixedNicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Cardi B
During the 2026 Met Gala, AI-generated deepfakes of celebrities flooded social media, fooling millions and highlighting the growing problem of detecting.
- mixedMelissa Sims
A Florida woman was arrested and jailed after investigators determined that AI-generated text messages may have been used as fabricated evidence, raising.
- videoMeituan
An AI-generated video purporting to show a Meituan delivery driver in Shanghai expressing support for Taiwan was widely shared online as a genuine event.
- audioMadonna
Australia is banning fully AI-generated songs from its official music charts after an AI-produced version of a Madonna track achieved significant success
- mixedStan Lee
ElevenLabs has entered a licensing agreement with Stan Lee Universe to recreate the iconic comic book legend's voice and likeness using artificial
- mixedBen Touati
Freelance journalist Ben Touati discovered his former employer ClickOut Media was using his name to publish low-quality AI-generated articles after firing him
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
Hollywood actors and Japanese voice performers are using trademarks and official AI services to combat unauthorized deepfake replications of their likenesses
- 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.
- 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
·17- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- imageWhitpain Township official and police officer
A man was arrested for cyberstalking after posting AI-generated images depicting a Whitpain Township official and police officer wearing KKK robes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- videoCitizens of Kazakhstan
Ukrainian legislative debates examine whether new laws are needed to combat AI-driven fraud already appearing in criminal court proceedings.
- 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.
- videoAndrew Hevesi
Assembly candidate Jonathan David Rinaldi posted an AI-generated deepfake of incumbent Andrew Hevesi days after being accused of fraud, pushing the limits of.
- mixedAmy Klobuchar
A viral deepfake video mimicking Senator Amy Klobuchar used AI-generated voice and likeness to spread fabricated comments about a controversial advertisement
- videoMelanie Valentine
Florida shopper Melanie Valentine was targeted by a stranger using AI-generated deepfake videos to falsely claim her vehicle was being stolen in a retail.
- mixedPreity Zinta
Actor Preity Zinta has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court to demand the removal of unauthorized AI-generated deepfake images and morphed content from.
- imageJess Asato
British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI after alleging that the Grok platform generated non-consensual sexualized deepfake images of her
- videoJim Browning
A viral encounter between scam hunter Jim Browning and a deepfake operator reveals the limitations of manual detection methods against evolving AI threats
- mixedViktor Orbán
During the April 2026 Hungarian elections, the Fidesz party utilized AI-generated imagery and deepfakes to promote Ukraine fatigue narratives
March 2026
·3- videoAustralian migrant communities
Foreign-based networks are leveraging AI-generated rage bait to target Australian migrant communities for profit within the growing outrage economy
- audioBeyoncé, Queen, and Harry Styles
Sony Music requested takedowns of 135,000 generative AI deepfakes of its artists' music, which exploit artists during their promotional cycles, detracting.
- videoXie Shi Min
Singaporean authors and sellers are reporting misleading AI-generated promotional videos on Shopee and TikTok that misrepresent their products