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2026· 60 incidents
June 2026
·3- 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
·57- 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.
- 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.