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2026· 12 incidents
January 2026
·12- imageWomen, influencers, minors, public figures including Iggy Azalea
Grok's image tools were used to alter photos of real women, including public figures, into sexually explicit or revealing forms. Reports included bikini edits, deepfake-style undressing, and "spicy" mode prompts…
- imagePotentially children, women on X
Grok AI generated sexualized images of what appear to be minors and adult women in response to user prompts, potentially violating CSAM laws. Some users also prompted Grok to create sexualized images of real women on X.
- imageVarious individuals, including women, children, world leaders, and celebrities
xAI's Grok is used to generate deepfake images that remove clothing from pictures of people without their consent. Users are applying prompts to photos of others, predominantly women, who did not consent to the…
- imageMinors, celebrities, and other individuals whose images were used to generate sexualized content.
Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok, generated sexualized images of children and other individuals after users prompted it with vile requests, such as 'put her in a bikini' under pictures of real people on X. The AI…
- mixedCounterparts, Knocked Loose, and the Devil Wears Prada
The metalcore “band” Broken Avenue, with nearly 130,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, is suspected of being AI-generated, mimicking styles of Counterparts, Knocked Loose, and the Devil Wears Prada. The band's songs…
- imageMiddle school students in Louisiana
AI-generated nude images swept through a Louisiana middle school. Two boys were charged after students' images were turned into sexually explicit deepfakes. One victim was expelled for fighting a boy she accused of…
- imageChild actress, Iggy Azalea
Users reportedly generated explicit images of a child actress by digitally removing her clothing using the Grok AI chatbot. There were also reports of users using Grok to remove clothing or add bikinis to images of…
- imageCelebrities, noncelebrities, and potentially children
The article describes how the Grok chatbot on X was used to generate non-consensual, sexualized images of real people, including celebrities and potentially children, in response to user prompts. Users were able to…
- imageNell Fisher and other unidentified women
Grok AI chatbot generated images of children and women, including 14-year-old actress Nell Fisher, in minimal clothing or bikinis based on user requests. It also generated images with erotically placed tentacles on a…
- 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
- mixedIranian civilians
Dreams of Violets, a film fully generated by AI and inspired by the January 2026 protests in Iran, is set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival.
- audioMurphy Campbell
A folk musician, Murphy Campbell, discovered AI-generated covers of her songs on Spotify and later faced copyright claims on her YouTube videos, highlighting concerns about AI's impact on music copyright.
2025· 48 incidents
December 2025
·48- videoTrooper Collin Pearson
A deepfake AI video was created depicting Trooper Collin Pearson kissing another trooper. The video is being circulated within the Washington State Patrol. The video shows Pearson in uniform with a Washington State…
- videoWashington State Patrol trooper
A Washington State Patrol trooper is suing the agency, claiming coworkers circulated a deepfake AI video of him kissing another coworker. He alleges the agency targeted him due to his sexual orientation.
- audioKatrina Law
Katrina Law alleges her estranged husband, Keith Andreen, used AI voice cloning to impersonate her and send messages to people in her life, including a new romantic partner, in an effort to damage her reputation and…
- audioJoe Biden
A political consultant used AI to create a robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, telling New Hampshire Democrats not to vote in the primary.
- videoPolish government and public opinion regarding EU membership
AI-generated TikTok videos are spreading disinformation calling for "Polexit" and criticizing the pro-EU government. The Polish government suspects Russian disinformation and has requested EU action against TikTok…
- videoCollin Overend Pearson
An AI-generated video depicting Collin Overend Pearson and another trooper engaging in intimate kissing in uniform was created and circulated among numerous troopers. The video included an audible voice stating,…
- mixedNandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR Jr.), R. Madhavan, and Shilpa Shetty
Leading Indian cinema celebrities fighting back against unauthorized deepfakes and AI-generated impersonations. Lawsuits involved fake trailers, synthetic endorsements, and nonconsensual obscene deepfakes. Courts…
- videoPolish citizens aged 15-25
AI-generated videos featuring non-existent, attractive young women advocating for 'Polexit' were posted on TikTok, targeting audiences aged 15-25. The videos showed women in Polish flag T-shirts making statements in…
- videoVolodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin
A deepfake showed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky telling Ukrainians to set down their weapons; in 2023, a deepfake led people to falsely believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin interrupted state…
- mixedunknown
The article generally describes the rise of AI scams, including voice cloning, deepfake scams, phishing email attacks, and fake websites. It mentions an FBI warning about AI-generated 'proof of life' images in…
- audioMalaysian Honor Magic8 Pro users
Scammers are recording people's voices during silent calls, then using AI to replicate the voice and solicit funds from friends and family or fake authorization from other services to steal their identity. The Honor…
- audioJorja Smith
Producer Harrison Walker is accused of using AI to clone Jorja Smith's vocals for his single, I Run.
- videoUsers on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube
The Nomani investment scam uses AI-generated video testimonials of popular personalities to deceive users into investing in non-existent products. The deepfakes are becoming more realistic with higher resolution,…
- videoIllegal immigrants
ICE used an AI-generated video of Santa Claus rounding up illegal immigrants and encouraging them to self-deport. The video shows Santa Claus putting on an ICE vest, handcuffing an undocumented immigrant, processing…
- videoMartin Luther King Jr., Women and Girls
The article discusses the rise of AI-generated video clips, often referred to as "AI slop," and their impact on social media. It mentions specific instances of deepfakes, including racist deepfakes of Martin Luther…
- audioAmy's parents
Scammers used AI to clone "Amy's" voice and called her mother-in-law, claiming she was in jail and needed nearly $10,000 for bond money. The family paid the money before realizing it was a scam. Someone from the…
- audioAmy's mother-in-law
A New York couple warns others after scammers used AI to clone a family member's voice, stealing thousands from elderly parents in a convincing scheme.
- imageCaitlin Ner
A mental health advocate recounts a psychotic breakdown triggered by extensive use of AI image generators, highlighting the potential for digital addiction and blurred reality.
- audioFamily members of individuals whose voices are cloned
Criminals are using AI voice cloning technology to impersonate family members in distress and request urgent money transfers. They use a short audio sample to clone the person's voice and create a voicemail or phone…
- imageA 13-year-old girl and other female middle school students
AI-generated nude images of a 13-year-old girl and other female middle school students were circulated on social media and at school. The girl was eventually expelled for fighting a classmate who was showing the…
- videoShah Rukh Khan, Ukraine's leader
Manipulated videos of Shah Rukh Khan were circulating online, portraying him as endorsing fraudulent investment and betting schemes. A video of Ukraine’s leader asked his country’s troops to surrender before being…
- videoTwo Canadians from Ontario and Charlottetown
Two Canadians lost a combined $2.3 million to a deepfake crypto scam. One victim saw a deepfake video of Elon Musk promoting a crypto investment, and the other saw a video related to Dragon's Den. Both videos…
- audioAdolf Hitler
Extremist movements are using AI voice cloning to recreate speeches of major figures, amplifying their propaganda and potentially accelerating their growth.
- videoFrance, French Government
A teenager from Burkina Faso created a deepfake video depicting a coup d'etat in France using AI. The video, titled 'Coup d'etat in France,' featured simulated news reports with images of the Eiffel Tower and police…
- mixedJosh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity posted an image depicting Shapiro in front of the Hollywood sign in California, holding a sign that read, “Newsom Shapiro 2028.” Doug Mastriano published an AI video clip of the…
- videoDisney (IP infringement)
YouTube shut down Screen Culture and KH Studio, channels creating AI-generated fake movie trailers by splicing real trailer footage with AI-generated segments. Disney sent cease-and-desist letters due to IP…
- videoGeorge Hendricks
George Hendricks was scammed out of $45,000 after receiving personalized deepfake videos appearing to be from Elon Musk. The scammers used the deepfakes to convince Hendricks to pay shipping fees and invest in fake…
- videoAnthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia
A six-second deepfake video surfaced showing Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing a blanket ban on visas for people from Pakistan and referencing Pakistani-origin terrorist Naveed Akram. The video…
- mixedeLife journal, researchers, journal editors
A research team in China used Claude 2.0 to generate peer-review reports for 20 cancer-biology papers from eLife. The AI-generated reports fooled AI detection tools. The study found that Claude could write plausible…
- imageHigh school teachers, private academy senior and instructor
A teenager created and distributed sexually exploitative deepfake images of teachers on social media. He used deepfake technology to superimpose the faces of two female high school teachers, as well as a private…
- mixedSudha Murty
A deepfake video using Sudha Murty's face and voice went viral to promote a fraudulent investment scheme, promising returns of 20 to 30 times. Murty clarified she never endorsed such schemes and urged verification…
- mixedYouTube viewers, Hollywood studios (Sony)
Two YouTube channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, were terminated for creating AI-generated movie trailers for non-existent movies. These channels amassed millions of views and subscribers by misleading viewers…
- videoCourts/Legal System
Plaintiffs in a California case were accused of submitting an AI-generated deepfake video as testimony. The deepfake video was presented as evidence in court.
- videoEmmanuel Macron, France
A deepfake video circulated on Facebook falsely claiming a coup had taken place in France and that Emmanuel Macron had been overthrown. The video featured AI-generated visuals of a helicopter, military personnel, and…
- videoStudios (Disney specifically mentioned), Viewers of the trailers
YouTube terminated two channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, with over 2 million subscribers and 1 billion views, for creating AI-generated fake movie trailers. These trailers used official studio footage and…
- imagebanking, hospitality, and digital onboarding
Increase in AI-generated fake IDs and deepfake documents used for fraud in banking, hospitality, and digital onboarding. Examples include state and national ID templates, face-swapped IDs, blended synthetic…
- mixedKristina Molina
A former DA employee, Kristina Molina, filed an FBI complaint alleging that Save Alameda County illegally manipulated a recording of her during the recall campaign of former DA Pamela Price. Molina claims the audio…
- mixedOpposition leaders and specific candidates in Bangladesh's parliamentary election.
Deepfake videos surfaced showing opposition leaders saying things they had never said. AI-generated news anchors appeared to broadcast fabricated propaganda. False announcements circulated claiming that specific…
- mixedEmployers
North Koreans are posing as candidates for remote jobs to access employer’s confidential information and systems. Nearly every major company has hired or received applications from North Koreans using AI-generated…
- mixedE-commerce Merchants
Customers are using AI-generated images and videos to falsely claim damaged goods and receive refunds from online retailers. Examples include AI-generated images of cracked mugs, torn bedsheets, and videos of dead…
- audioLaw firm involved in a $12 million commercial real estate deal
Cybercriminals used AI-generated voice impersonations to trick a law firm into sending $12 million to the wrong account in a commercial real estate deal. The criminals monitored emails and mimicked voices using short…
- videoConsumers on TikTok
Scammers on TikTok are using AI-generated videos to sell seeds for hosta varieties that don’t exist. Videos show unnaturally colored hostas, like a fictitious variety with enormous, purple leaves, or 'God’s rainbow,'…
- mixedInvestors in the Chinese stock market, regulatory policies
Chinese regulators shut down online accounts that used AI to generate false content, fabricate policies, and spread illegal stock tips. Baidu's platforms were implicated in spreading AI-generated articles with…
- audioSeniors, Business executives and senior public officials
AI voice cloning was used to create deepfake audio to impersonate family members in distress or high-profile public figures requesting money or sensitive information. Scammers would clone the voices of grandchildren…
- mixedAshley MacIsaac
Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for at least $1.5 million after its AI Overview falsely identified him as a convicted sex offender, leading to a cancelled concert.
- audioJoyce Yost
Prosecutors are seeking to use an AI voice clone of murder victim Joyce Yost in court. The voice clone was created using Elevenlabs, using a 40-year-old police interview and a text transcript of Yost’s sworn…
- imageUnderage victims (specifically junior high, high school, and elementary school students in Japan)
Japanese police reported over 79 cases of explicit deepfakes targeting individuals under 18 between January and September of this year. More than half involved students from the same schools as the victims. The…
- videobanks, financial services providers and cryptocurrency platforms, and their customers
MITRE ATLAS flags deepfake KYC threat using face-swap tools. The published scenario outlines how attackers can use widely available face-swap tools and virtual camera software to inject deepfake imagery into mobile…