Page 2 of 46
Showing incidents 61–120 of 2754.
2026· 60 incidents
June 2026
·60- videoBahrain, USS Abraham Lincoln, Iran
In June 2026, hostile actors utilized AI-generated videos to spread false narratives regarding military conflict in the Middle East, targeting Bahrain and the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- imageBonnaroo
Festival attendees and online observers are raising concerns that Bonnaroo 2026 official merchandise features AI-generated imagery instead of original artist work
- mixedMunich-based publications
The Munich Regional Court ruled that Google is liable for incorrect AI-generated search summaries after they falsely linked local publications to scams
- imagereal people
Canada's privacy commissioner has determined that the Grok AI model violated federal privacy laws by generating non-consensual sexualized deepfakes of real individuals
- imagemultiple identifiable individuals
Canada's Privacy Commissioner ruled that X and xAI violated privacy laws by failing to implement adequate safeguards against non-consensual sexualized deepfakes.
- mixedKarmelo Anthony
AI-generated imagery circulated during the Karmelo Anthony murder trial created significant public confusion due to a lack of proper labeling on social media platforms
- imagemultiple individuals
Canada's federal privacy commissioner is releasing findings from an investigation into the creation of sexualized deepfakes by the Grok AI chatbot
- videoGretchen Whitmer
A new AI-generated campaign video released by Republican candidate Aric Nesbitt tests Michigan's political advertising laws regarding deepfakes and disclosures.
- imageSand Springs Public Schools administrators
Sand Springs Public Schools temporarily disabled student email accounts following the unauthorized distribution of AI-generated deepfake images depicting school administrators
- imagePenny Flanagan
A 2026 Minnesota political ad utilizing AI-generated imagery of Lt. Gov. Penny Flanagan has triggered a debate over election integrity and deepfake laws
- mixedJames Talarico
A pro-Trump PAC utilized AI-generated deepfake technology to create a misleading political advertisement targeting Democratic senate candidate James Talarico
- videoGisele Bündchen
A recent deepfake scam in Brazil used synthetic media of Gisele Bündchen to promote non-existent products on Instagram leading to significant financial losses
- audioMohammed Ali Shabbir
Senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir denies allegations regarding a derogatory audio clip, claiming his voice was cloned using artificial intelligence
- imageunidentified child and adult women
A Kent man has pleaded guilty to using AI to generate non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes of a child and adult women taken from social media.
- imageU.S. tech companies
North Korean hackers are using AI-generated deepfake images and fraudulent documents to infiltrate U.S. tech companies as remote workers
- videounnamed lifestyle content creator
A lifestyle influencer has filed a lawsuit against underwear brand EBY Inc. alleging the company used AI to create and post a lewd deepfake video of her
- imageBeaver Scout group
AI-generated images falsely depicting a Beaver Scout group visiting a mosque have circulated on social media, contradicting genuine footage of the actual event
- imageElijah Timmins-Scanlon
New Zealand model Elijah Timmins-Scanlon sparked a public dispute after accusing the fashion brand Huffer of using AI-generated images that resembled him
- videoTel Aviv
On June 9 2026 social media users circulated an AI-generated video falsely depicting Iranian missiles striking Tel Aviv during a period of regional tension
- audioThe Trapp family
Learn how the Trapp family narrowly avoided a $15,000 loss after scammers used AI voice cloning and social engineering to orchestrate a fake emergency.
- videoChinese People's Liberation Army
The Chinese People's Liberation Army has penalized multiple online accounts for using AI to generate and spread military-themed disinformation and vulgar synthetic content
- mixedHarry Tiffany IV
A 66-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested after allegedly using the AI chatbot Grok to generate and share explicit images and videos depicting children
- videoMolly Tranchin
Influencer Molly Tranchin has filed a lawsuit against underwear brand Empowered By You for allegedly creating and posting an explicit AI-generated deepfake video
- imageSquare Enix
Kingdom Hearts fans have raised concerns that the cover art for the newly announced Kingdom Hearts Collection features telltale signs of generative AI
- videoEdi Rama
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared an AI-generated video of himself in unconventional clothing to mock influencers opposing a luxury development project.
- videoAndrew Bailey and Nigel Farage
The Bank of England is combating AI-generated deepfake advertisements on X that falsely depict Governor Andrew Bailey in a conflict with Nigel Farage
- mixedNigel Farage and Andrew Bailey
The Bank of England has issued a warning regarding the proliferation of AI-generated deepfake videos depicting public figures engaged in violent altercations
- imageClarence James
Duval County School Board candidate Clarence James deleted an AI-generated image from his Facebook page after reports revealed it depicted fake supporters
- imagecollege student
A Delhi man was arrested for using AI-generated deepfake images to blackmail a college student after harvesting her face data during fake recruitment video calls
- mixedMaxim Galkin, Noize MC, Morgenshtern, Yury Dud, Oleg Tinkov, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Ekaterina Schulmann
Russian singer Shaman faces controversy for using AI-generated deepfakes of public figures who left the country in his latest music video Mother Russia
- imageLisa and Cristiano Ronaldo
A viral AI-generated image of BLACKPINK star Lisa and Cristiano Ronaldo sparked widespread confusion and social media debate after fooling thousands of users
- imageGeneral Santos construction workers
Following a June 2026 earthquake in the Philippines, AI-generated images and unrelated collapse photos were falsely linked to casualties in General Santos
- mixedBBC
Scammers are using deepfake BBC news segments in paid Reddit advertisements to drive users toward fraudulent AI investment platforms
- image19-year-old woman
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for blackmailing a 19-year-old woman using AI-morphed images to extort money through social media
- imageYoung women (job seekers)
Delhi police arrested a 30-year-old man for using AI-based tools to create morphed obscene images of job seekers to facilitate blackmail and extortion
- videoNawaf Salam
On June 8 2026 a fabricated AI video falsely attributed to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam circulated online spreading misinformation about his statements regarding Iran and Israel
- mixedJohnny Somali
An overview of the legal consequences faced by streamer Johnny Somali following his conviction in Korea for deepfake-related incidents and public stunts
- mixedMia Khalifa
An Instagram creator faces criticism for producing and sharing an unauthorized AI-generated deepfake featuring a real-life public figure without consent.
- audioAnonymous individual's father
An individual received a highly personalized voicemail that sounded like their father, despite the father having no record of making the call
- mixedSienna Rose and The Velvet Sundown
Music platforms face a surge in AI-generated artists like Sienna Rose and The Velvet Sundown, which are being disguised as human to capture streaming revenue.
- mixedAmy Klobuchar
A viral deepfake video depicted Senator Amy Klobuchar making vulgar comments, highlighting the growing threat of AI-generated political misinformation.
- imageThe British Royal Family
Meta's AI app generated inaccurate clickbait articles featuring deepfake-style images of the British Royal Family without disclosure labels
- imageWilly Wonka Experience
British community bulletin boards are being flooded with generic AI-generated event posters that lack human personality and are increasingly associated with scam events
- videoan unnamed teacher
A teacher in an English city school reports a pervasive environment of harassment involving students using AI to create non-consensual pornographic deepfakes
- audioNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
An AI-generated fake speech attributed to Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah went viral, highlighting a global longing for ethical leadership.
- audioZhasulan Bazarbayev's daughter
A Kazakh TV broadcast sparked an ethical debate after using AI to recreate the voice of singer Zhasulan Bazarbayev's autistic daughter during an interview
- videoByron Donalds
An AI-generated video depicting US Representative Byron Donalds was shared by an opponent’s campaign in June 2026 raising significant concerns
- mixedÁngel Leal
South Florida immigration attorney Ángel Leal is fighting a sophisticated identity theft campaign where criminals use AI-generated deepfake videos to scam vulnerable migrants
- videoSpencer Pratt
An AI-generated campaign video endorsing Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor has gone viral, sparking renewed concerns regarding the impact of synthetic media on political elections
- videoBill Clinton
The production team for Ted season 2 utilized advanced AI deepfake technology to achieve a realistic portrayal of Bill Clinton after traditional methods failed
- videounknown
An individual in the UK was targeted by a financial scam involving an AI-generated video endorsement of an investment platform
- imageElora Nelson
Utah resident Elora Nelson was targeted by an AI pet scam where fraudsters used a deepfake image of her missing cat to demand thousands in fake surgery fees
- imageCadence
A university student named Cadence recounts the lasting trauma of being targeted by a deepfake scheme involving the sale of digitally altered images.
- mixedKeonho
K-pop fans are mobilizing against the rise of non-consensual AI-generated deepfakes depicting idols in romantic or sexualized scenarios
- imagewomen and children
An analysis of the psychological harms caused by AI-generated sexualized content involving women and children regardless of viewer awareness.
- videoDonald Trump
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool being filled with a crying person's tears
- imageHarini Amarasuriya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
A viral image depicting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya honoring cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was debunked as an AI-generated fabrication
- videoKamala Harris
A Carroll County state's attorney candidate has condemned an AI-generated deepfake video of Kamala Harris appearing to endorse his political opponent
- imageelementary and junior high school students
A Nagoya District Court judge ruled that AI-generated images of children constitute child pornography in a landmark legal case involving a former teacher
- videoAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo faced backlash after promoting a deepfake video of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and failing to issue a sincere apology