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2026· 60 incidents
June 2026
·25- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Agentic AIBarack Obama’s White House, Sephora, and US Space Force
Hackers exploited Meta AI to gain unauthorized access to high-profile Instagram accounts by tricking the chatbot into modifying account email settings
- Agentic AIMicrosoft
A malicious commit to Microsoft Azure repositories triggered credential-harvesting payloads when opened in AI coding tools and IDEs, leading to 73 repository.
- 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
- videoPiers Morgan
Broadcaster Piers Morgan revealed that AI-generated deepfakes of his likeness have become so sophisticated that even his own mother was unable to distinguish.
- mixedKathy Hochul
Prominent Republican figures utilized AI-generated imagery and videos to depict themselves dunking on New York Governor Kathy Hochul during the NBA Finals
- mixedArup and Ferrari
Rising deepfake attacks against firms like Arup and Ferrari highlight how cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting employee trust over technical system.
- videoJosé Mourinho
Jose Mourinho claims that a video used by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to announce his arrival was created using artificial intelligence
- mixedEliot Higgins
Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins discusses the psychological toll of being targeted by Russian deepfake campaigns and his subsequent fears regarding.
- imageTony Parker
During the 2026 NBA Finals broadcast on June 4th, ESPN faced scrutiny for airing a bizarre image of Tony Parker that appeared to be AI-generated
- mixedErwin and Raffy Tulfo
A viral AI-generated video falsely accused Senators Erwin and Raffy Tulfo of accepting a cash payoff related to a flood control corruption scheme
- imageMike Rogers
An AI-doctored image of former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers went viral on social media, sparking a wave of manipulated images and political commentary
- imageMichael Whatley
US Senate candidate Michael Whatley faced backlash after using AI-generated images of a fake hockey player in a social media post supporting the Carolina.
- audioDebra Del Mastro
California mother Debra Del Mastro was targeted by an AI voice cloning extortion scam that used a synthetic replica of her daughter's voice to demand a ransom
- imageRam
Ram recently removed an AI-generated promotional shirt from its official website after users identified that the graphic depicted a Toyota Tacoma instead of a.
- imageFrancheska Pujols
Model Francheska Pujols is suing retailer Rainbow for using AI to generate unauthorized images of her likeness, citing a dispute over existing model
- audioCaptain Jonathan Reed
The York County Sheriff's Office warns that scammers are using potential AI voice cloning to impersonate Captain Jonathan Reed in fraudulent warrant-related.
- videoGeorge Washington
Six AI-generated George Washington avatars are touring the US in Freedom Trucks to promote a specific historical narrative as part of the nation's 250th.
- mixedRodrigo Duterte
Viral AI-generated photos falsely depicting former president Rodrigo Duterte being assisted in an ICC courtroom have been debunked as fabricated
- imageIsrael Defense Forces
An AI-generated image circulating on social media falsely depicted Israeli soldiers planting flags at a medieval castle in Lebanon following recent military.
- videoKim Kyoung-soo
A South Gyeongsang gubernatorial race has intensified following allegations of election interference involving over 30 AI-generated deepfake videos targeting.
May 2026
·35- imageRichard Leon
Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting a "DronePort" atop a planned White House ballroom, part of a push for $1 billion in security.
- mixedUkraine
A Russian propaganda campaign spread a fabricated AI-generated video alleging corruption in Ukraine's defense procurement, aiming to undermine trust in.
- audiounspecified Colombian residents
Criminal networks in Colombia are increasingly using AI voice cloning to impersonate family members in emergency-themed financial scams
- mixedGeneral Upendra Dwivedi
A viral video falsely depicting Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi criticizing the government regarding Taliban policy is confirmed as an AI-generated.
- videoAliyah
AI-generated avatars are being used in what some experts call "digital blackface" to sell dropshipped products on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram by creating.
- mixedAbhijeet Dipke
A Facebook page used deepfake videos of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke to boost engagement, falsely claiming to be the party's official.
- imageMaryam Nawaz Sharif
An image circulating on social media depicting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on an operating table has been confirmed as AI-generated
- imageImran Khan
An image circulating on social media depicting former Prime Minister Imran Khan praying in jail has been identified as likely AI-generated by multiple.
- mixedMunich-based publishing companies
German regulators have reclassified AI search tools as content publishers, stripping them of traditional platform liability protections in a landmark
- mixedVerlagshaus24
A German court ruled Google is liable for defamatory AI overview content that falsely linked the publisher Verlagshaus24 to scams and fraudulent business.
- audioBrenda Brookins
The FBI warned about scammers using AI to clone voices, targeting family members to extract money through panic-inducing scenarios.
- imageBrookhaven residents
An AI-generated flyer falsely announced a public hearing and vote for a proposed AI data center in Yaphank, causing concern among Brookhaven residents.
- audioDeborah Del Mastro
A Bay Area mother was tricked into paying thousands of dollars to scammers who used AI to mimic her daughter's voice and stage a fake kidnapping.
- videoCity of Englewood
The City of Englewood suspended the use of generative AI content following public backlash over an environmentally themed video containing visual errors
- mixedRachel Maddow
AI-generated videos on social media falsely claimed Canada rejected a multi-billion dollar US rail bailout as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign
- audioSarah Del Mastro
A Bay Area mother lost thousands of dollars after scammers used AI to mimic her daughter's voice in a fake kidnapping scheme, highlighting a growing trend of.
- imageAnsel Adams
The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust says an AI-colorized version of Adams' 'Moonrise' was exhibited and offered for sale without permission, raising.
- mixedTexas sheriff and a Virginia Youtuber
Scammers are increasingly using AI to hijack identities, as seen in recent incidents involving a Texas sheriff and a Virginia YouTuber targeted by
- mixedJustin Hawkins
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness responds to AI deepfake inserting him into a viral political meme, highlighting concerns about consent and artistic integrity.
- videoArup
iProov launches Verified Meetings to combat deepfake fraud in video calls, citing a US$25 million deepfake video call fraud incident involving engineering.
- imageTha Luong police station
A viral image claiming Thai police arrested a suspect while undercover in drag was revealed to be an AI-edited version of a genuine police photograph
- mixedthe UK government
A viral video depicting a massive UK cost of living protest was identified as AI-generated content containing SynthID watermarks and visual glitches
- imageBoca Raton teen
A Boca Raton teen was falsely accused of vehicle damage by a Lyft driver who used AI-altered photos as evidence, leading to a $75 fee dispute in May 2026.
- imageTammy Rieken
Scammers in Reno are using AI-generated images of injured pets to extort money from owners, preying on their emotions with increasingly realistic fakes.
- videoAnita Annet Among
An AI-generated video falsely claims Ugandan police seized a designer dress during a corruption raid on parliament speaker Anita Annet Among
- audioLindsey Dorcus, Victoria Nassif, Carol Marin, Philip Rogers, Alison Flowers, Robin Amer and Yohance Lacour
Audiobook narrators and journalists are suing Google, alleging the company used their voices without consent to train AI models, violating biometric privacy.
- audioBrian and Wendy VanDoeselaar
Homebuyers Brian and Wendy VanDoeselaar lost over $66,000 in a real estate scam involving sophisticated AI voice cloning and fraudulent email instructions
- imageTorchy's Tacos
A fake sign demanding 20% tips at Torchy's Tacos went viral, sparking outrage and conversation about tipping culture; however, the image was AI-generated and.
- mixedJoe Rogan
A deepfake video and audio combination of Joe Rogan was created by Dessa to raise awareness about the potential misuse of AI technology to distort the truth.
- 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.