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2026· 26 incidents
March 2026
·6- imageEmmanuel Macron
A viral AI-generated image falsely depicting French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before the Thai King spread rapidly across social media platforms
- videoMartin Lewis
Fraudsters are using AI to create convincing deepfake videos of Martin Lewis promoting fake investment platforms, leading to significant financial losses for.
- audioHarry Styles, Beyoncé, Queen, Bad Bunny
The Australian Recording Industry Association has officially banned fully AI-generated songs from its charts following controversies over deepfake music
- imageSalamPix
Reputable international news agencies inadvertently published AI-generated images from the Iranian agency SalamPix during the 2026 conflict.
- imageZendaya and Tom Holland
Fashion stylist Law Roach clarifies that AI-generated wedding photos of Zendaya and Tom Holland are inaccurate and inferior to the actress's actual gown
- mixedLa France Insoumise (LFI) candidates: Francois Piquemal, Sebastien Delogu, and David Guiraud
In March 2026, an Israeli cyber firm named BlackCore allegedly utilized deepfakes and coordinated misinformation to target French La France Insoumise.
February 2026
·9- videoMatthew Lillard
Scream 7 faced significant backlash for its integration of AI deepfake technology to resurrect the character Stu Macher played by Matthew Lillard
- audioLehi residents
Lehi police warn residents of AI voice-cloning scams where criminals mimic loved ones' voices to demand ransom, highlighting the growing threat of AI-driven.
- imageGhulam Rasool Unar
Former Sindh MPA Ghulam Rasool Unar petitioned the court after discovering his spouse used AI-generated images to conceal her true identity prior to their
- videoGame of Thrones
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 was used to generate an alternate, happier ending for Game of Thrones.
- audioWoman's mother
AI voice cloning scams are on the rise, even in Lawrence, Kansas. Scammers use cloned voices to impersonate family members and demand money.
- videoBrad Pitt and Tom Cruise
The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance reached an intellectual property agreement following unauthorized AI-generated videos of actors Brad Pitt and
- mixedSavannah Guthrie
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer suggests that ransom notes sent to Savannah Guthrie and her family regarding a kidnapping were generated by AI
- videoHiggsfield
San Francisco AI video startup Higgsfield reaches $500M in annualized revenue while navigating a $5B valuation and market competition
- mixedan unnamed woman
A California court case involving fabricated AI video highlights the growing threat of deepfakes to judicial integrity and the psychological challenges of.
January 2026
·11- videoShashi Tharoor
In January 2026, the Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Shashi Tharoor against AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely portrayed him making.
- audioTaylor Wingate
A Beaumont, Texas family was targeted by scammers using AI voice cloning to simulate their daughter being held hostage, demanding a ransom.
- videoWeb3 executives
North Korean hackers used AI deepfakes and fake Zoom calls to compromise over 100 Web3 executives in a sophisticated credential theft operation
- audioJorja Smith
British singer Jorja Smith's label is pursuing royalties after an AI-generated track used voice cloning to emulate her distinctive vocal style
- imageBobby Hill
Collingwood AFL star Bobby Hill has been targeted by a malicious AI-generated image falsely depicting him engaging in illegal substance use.
- audioGene Wilder
Netflix faces significant public backlash after using AI voice cloning technology to recreate the late Gene Wilder for a new competition series
- audiosenior leader at a large business
An AI voice cloning attack successfully tricked a senior leader at a large business, highlighting the increasing effectiveness of social engineering campaigns.
- imageBunnings
An AI-generated image falsely depicting Indian food at a Bunnings sausage sizzle was used to spread anti-migrant sentiment online in early 2026
- imageSienna Rose
Spotify launches an AI Persona badge to increase transparency regarding photorealistic AI-generated artist identities following the emergence of AI artist
- audioFaye Dicker
Voice artist Faye Dicker discovered her voice cloned on Fish Audio without permission highlighting significant gaps in model takedown and consent enforcement
- audiobusinessman in the Swiss canton of Schwyz
A businessman in Schwyz Switzerland was defrauded of millions in 2026 after attackers used AI-manipulated audio to impersonate a trusted business partner
2025· 34 incidents
December 2025
·10- imageForter
Forter intercepted a 1.5 million dollar returns abuse operation in December 2025 where fraudsters used AI-altered images to fake product damage
- imageCaitlin Ner
A mental health advocate recounts a psychotic breakdown triggered by extensive use of AI image generators, highlighting the potential for digital addiction.
- audioAdolf Hitler
Extremist movements are using AI voice cloning to recreate speeches of major figures, amplifying their propaganda and potentially accelerating their growth.
- mixedKrissy Barrett and New South Wales Premier
Following the December 2025 Bondi Beach tragedy, deepfake videos featuring Australian officials were used to spread misinformation during a national crisis
- mixedAkshay Kumar
A viral video falsely depicting actor Akshay Kumar criticizing a military operation was identified as an AI-altered deepfake using voice and video synthesis
- mixedDavid Taylor-Robinson, Duncan Selbie, Tim Spector, Michael Mosley
AI-generated deepfake videos are impersonating medical experts to spread health misinformation and promote supplement sales on major social media platforms
- videoProfessor David Taylor-Robinson
Deepfake doctors are exploiting trust in healthcare systems by using AI-generated likenesses to market supplements and spread medical misinformation
- videoLee Geon Hui's father
Lee Geon Hui used AI technology from a Seoul-based firm to create a personalized video message from his late grandfather to comfort his father
- imageLuke
A Singaporean man discovered that a former schoolmate created and circulated AI-generated images depicting a fabricated relationship and family life
- imageGraham Norton
Graham Norton secured a US court order forcing Meta to identify the anonymous operator of an account spreading AI-generated misinformation about his life
November 2025
·4- audioCameron
Scammers are using AI to clone the voices of loved ones, tricking victims into sending money or revealing personal information, highlighting the increasing.
- mixedAngry Ginge
Content creator Angry Ginge discusses the dangers of deepfake technology after becoming a victim of AI-generated imagery depicting a fake relationship
- mixedNguyen Thi Hanh and Ta Van Quang
Deepfake fraud incidents involving impersonation of company leaders and relatives have led to significant financial losses for individuals in Vietnam
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
Kenjiro Tsuda, voice actor for Jujutsu Kaisen, filed a lawsuit against TikTok over 188 videos using unauthorized AI voice cloning, alleging violation of.
October 2025
·9- imageGayle King
CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King publicly debunked viral AI-generated images that falsely depicted her as engaged and married to an unknown man
- mixedBlake Gendebien
An AI-generated deepfake video of congressional candidate Blake Gendebien has sparked a debate regarding New York state election law and political
- imageMoesha Gardener's husband
A Maryland woman reached a resolution to dismiss charges after using an AI-generated image to stage a fake home invasion that prompted a significant
- videoDonald Trump, Elon Musk, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Bernie Sanders
Scammers are leveraging deepfake videos of high-profile political figures on Meta platforms to promote fraudulent government benefit programs
- videoBhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann faced political and religious controversy in 2025 following allegations of deepfake videos and disputed forensic reports
- mixedOPCOPRO
The OPCOPRO investment scam utilizes AI-generated synthetic communities and official mobile apps to facilitate large-scale financial fraud
- videoIván Cepeda, Gustavo Petro, Álvaro Uribe, Juan Manuel Santos, Claudia López, Hollman Morris, Juliana Guerrero
In the lead-up to Colombia's 2025 presidential election, AI-generated content and viral social media strategies transformed the digital campaign landscape
- mixedKPMG
KPMG retracted a flagship artificial intelligence report after an independent review revealed widespread fabricated citations and misleading case studies.
- videoDonald Trump, Elon Musk, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders
Scammers are leveraging deepfake videos of high-profile political figures on Meta platforms to promote fraudulent government benefit programs.
September 2025
·8- audioCharles Lafkoff
A 71-year-old Houston man lost $15,000 in an AI voice cloning scam where fraudsters impersonated his son, claiming he had been arrested and needed bail money.
- imageConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) posted an AI-generated image to social media which was quickly identified as.
- videounnamed plaintiff's landlord
A California judge dismissed a civil case in 2025 after discovering that video evidence submitted by a landlord was an AI-generated deepfake
- imageJames Van Der Beek
Kimberly Van Der Beek utilized AI technology to generate nostalgic imagery of herself and her late husband James Van Der Beek set in the 1980s
- mixedCassey Ho
Fashion designer Cassey Ho reports her photos and videos are being stolen and manipulated with AI for commercial use, alongside persistent intellectual.
- mixedPéter Magyar
Hungarian public media outlet M1 utilized AI-generated content from a political campaign video to criticize the opposition Tisza Party
- mixedAustin Riley
Scammers are leveraging AI-generated images and impersonation tactics to defraud sports fans by posing as celebrities like Austin Riley
- mixedU.S. Congress
Leaked documents reveal a sophisticated Chinese influence operation using AI-generated personas to target 117 members of the U.S. Congress
August 2025
·3- audioApple device owners
A phishing-as-a-service platform called AnonyMousKIT uses AI voice agents to impersonate Apple Support and trick theft victims into revealing device
- mixedSteve Burton
A South Los Angeles woman lost over $80,000 to a sophisticated deepfake scam featuring a synthesized video of General Hospital actor Steve Burton
- audiounnamed German professional voice actor
A Berlin court ruled that using AI-generated voice clones without permission violates personality rights, ordering a YouTuber to pay damages to a voice actor