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October 2025
·5- mixedHollywood actors
Creation of an AI actor named Tilly Norwood by a Dutch creator. Norwood has an Instagram page with AI-generated headshots and comedy sketches. The creator aims for Norwood to become the 'next Scarlett Johansson.'…
- mixedElon Musk and individual grandparents
Deepfake videos of Elon Musk were used to promote a cryptocurrency scam. Deepfake audio was used to impersonate family members (grandson) in a "grandparent" scam.
- mixedSam Altman, WIRED Colleagues
OpenAI released the Sora app, which allows users to create personalized deepfakes using their own likeness or that of others. Examples include a video of Sam Altman stealing a GPU from Target and videos of WIRED…
- mixedKPMG
KPMG retracted a flagship artificial intelligence report after an independent review revealed widespread fabricated citations and misleading case studies generated by AI
- 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
·55- imageScientific Community
A team of material scientists used ChatGPT to generate fake electron microscopy images of a nanomaterial resembling 'nano-cheetos'. They then surveyed 250 scientists to see if they could identify the image. The…
- mixedHuman actors (specifically Tilly Norwood)
An AI production studio created an AI-generated actress named Tilly Norwood. The studio founder claimed they were in talks to sign the AI creation with a talent agency for acting roles. This sparked backlash from…
- audioJennifer DeStefano's daughter
AI voice cloning scams are on the rise, enabling criminals to mimic voices and trick victims into sending money; protect yourself by limiting your digital footprint.
- imageProminent Australian Women
Anthony Rotondo was fined $343,500 for posting deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women on MrDeepFakes.com. He initially ignored removal notices and even sent the images to the eSafety Commissioner…
- mixedPope Leo XIV, Vatican
Deepfake videos and images of Pope Leo XIV are circulating online. The videos show the Pope purportedly speaking on various topics and making statements he never said, including commenting on Charlie Kirk's murder…
- videoRafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal reported the circulation of fake videos generated by AI that imitate his image and voice. These videos promote deceptive advertising and investment proposals that he did not endorse.
- audioFrançoise Cadol (voice actor for Lara Croft)
AI was used to clone the voice of Françoise Cadol, the French voice actor for Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video game series, and incorporate it into an update of Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered without her consent.…
- videoNirmala Sitharaman, Indian Finance Minister
Deepfake videos featuring Nirmala Sitharaman were circulated on social media, digitally manipulating her face and voice to make it appear as though she was personally endorsing a government-backed investment scheme…
- imageThe deceased grandmother
An aunt used an AI-generated image of the deceased grandmother for her funeral service, despite objections from other family members who felt it was disrespectful to the grandmother's memory. The AI image was…
- imageSocial media influencer
Josh Stilman is accused of sending AI-generated nude images of a social media influencer via Instagram and threatening to post them online if she didn't respond to his messages. He used the username 'FriendBlender'.…
- videoGervonta Davis
Jake Paul created and posted an AI-generated video depicting himself and Gervonta Davis kissing as a form of trolling. The video was shared on X and Instagram and gained significant views and likes.
- 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.
- videoAbdul El-Sayed
AI-generated video posted by Kevin Kijewski depicted Abdul El-Sayed lighting a chair on fire. El-Sayed denies it is him in the video.
- mixedMuslims
AI-generated images and videos portraying Muslims as threats or instigators of disorder were spread on social media, contributing to anti-Muslim hate and far-right extremism. The content was linked to violent riots…
- videoMichael Saylor, Elon Musk, OKX users
Deepfakes are used to bypass KYC processes, impersonate executives in fraudulent transfers, and create fake videos promoting bogus Bitcoin giveaways. Law enforcement agencies in Asia dismantled 87 deepfake scam rings…
- videoAkshay Kumar
AI-generated video showing Akshay Kumar as Maharishi Valmiki, used to create a fake film trailer also featuring Paresh Rawal and Pankaj Tripathi. Kumar clarified the video is fake and created using AI.
- imageArab immigrants in London
AI-generated images depicting Arab immigrants taking over London are being shared on social media to fuel anti-immigration protests. These images often feature a Caucasian victim flanked by a menacing mob of…
- videoCN Tower
An AI-generated video circulated on social media depicting the CN Tower on fire, leading to increased Google searches. The video was posted by an account that has posted many similar videos showing landmarks like the…
- imageSarah
Sarah's face was superimposed onto graphic pornographic images by a friend named John, who confessed to the act. The images were uploaded to 'fakes' websites and pornographic websites.
- videoUsers of banking and financial apps on jailbroken iPhones
Hackers are using a deepfake tool on jailbroken iPhones running iOS 15 or newer to inject AI-generated deepfake video into banking apps, bypassing biometric authentication and committing fraud. The tool uses an RPTM…
- videoJimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez
Deepfake videos featuring Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez have surfaced on TikTok. One video portrays Rodriguez expressing his support for Kimmel. Another deepfake shows Kimmel telling viewers not to worry about…
- videoUnknown individual featured in the deepfake video
A deepfake AI porn video was allegedly shared in Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's office. A former employee claims to have seen the video.
- audioCharlie Kirk
An AI-generated song titled 'We Are Charlie Kirk' by Spalexma became a viral meme after Charlie Kirk's death in September 2025, sparking ironic adoration and widespread use on TikTok.
- 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 artificial.
- imageTyler R. and the FBI
An AI-generated image was created and falsely attributed to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, claiming to be a clearer image of Tyler R., the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting. The deepfake image contained…
- audioCraig Schmitman
A rogue employee used AI to clone voice actor Craig Schmitman's voice without authorization. Aero Cosmetics withdrew all uses of the AI-generated voice and issued multiple apologies. Schmitman's attorney sent a…
- videoMark Carney
Deepfake videos featuring prominent Canadians are being used in social media investment scams, raising concerns about AI's potential for misuse and the responsibility of social media platforms.
- audioFrançoise Cadol and Lene Bastos
Françoise Cadol, the French voice actor, is suing Aspyr for using AI voice cloning in Tomb Raider I–III Remastered without her consent. Lene Bastos, the Brazilian voice actor, had her voice replaced with AI-generated…
- audioListeners of CADA station
ARN used an AI-generated host named 'Thy' on Sydney-based CADA station for six months without disclosing that it was an AI. The AI host's voice and likeness were based on a real ARN employee. Listeners were surveyed…
- imageChildren
Older kids are beginning to use “undress” apps to create deepfake nudes of their peers. Some incidents have been reported in California and New Jersey.
- mixedWarner Bros. Discovery (characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bugs Bunny, Powerpuff Girls)
Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that Midjourney's AI allows users to generate images and videos of Warner Bros.' copyrighted characters. Warner Bros. claims Midjourney trained…
- imageChicago
Donald Trump used an AI-generated image parodying 'Apocalypse Now' to threaten Chicago, referencing his plan to bring in the National Guard. The image depicted a war zone with the Chicago skyline in the background.…
- mixedWarner Bros. (Superman, Batman, Bugs Bunny)
Warner Bros. filed a lawsuit against Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that Midjourney enabled users to generate images and videos of characters like Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny without…
- mixedCassey Ho
Fashion designer Cassey Ho reports her photos and videos are being stolen and manipulated with AI for commercial use, alongside persistent intellectual property theft.
- audio72-year-old homemaker in Hyderabad
A 72-year-old homemaker in Hyderabad lost Rs 1.97 lakh to an AI voice cloning fraud. She received a WhatsApp message, seemingly from her sister-in-law, urgently requesting money. The voice on the other end sounded…
- videoIbrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso
An AI-generated video showed President Traoré announcing a $14 billion grain deal with India and criticizing the United States and Donald Trump. The video was widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter) before being…
- videoSoldier and his spouse
AI generates a deepfake video of marital infidelity and delivers it to the soldier’s device to cause psychological distress and neutralize them.
- mixedWPP (advertising giant), elderly victim, school principal in Baltimore
The article discusses the rise of AI impersonation scams, including deepfake videos, voice clones, and AI-written emails. It mentions a case where criminals faked the voice of WPP's CEO during a virtual meeting, a…
- imageJoe Biden
Opponents of President Joe Biden cited AI-generated images of a displaced child clutching a puppy as evidence of the administration's purported mishandling of the disaster response during Hurricane Helene.
- imageOwners of lost pets in Guelph, Ont. and Guelph-Eramosa Township
Scammers are using AI-generated images of lost pets to demand reward money from their owners. The scammers contact people who have posted about their lost pets online, claiming to have found the animal and requesting…
- mixedWarner Bros, Disney, Universal Studios
Warner Bros, Disney, and Universal have filed lawsuits against Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement for allowing users to create images and videos of their characters (Superman, Batman, Bugs Bunny, Darth…
- mixedWarner Bros (characters such as Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny)
Warner Bros is suing Midjourney, alleging that the AI image generating platform allows users to create images and videos of characters like Superman, Batman, and Bugs Bunny without permission. They claim Midjourney…
- imagemore than 50 Canadian women
Ottawa police investigation into the creation of violent and sexually explicit AI deepfakes targeting over 50 Canadian women leads to charges against two men
- mixedSports fans, specifically fans of the Atlanta Braves
Scammers are using AI to create fake images and videos of athletes to trick fans into sending money. They create fake social media pages and impersonate players in comments and private messages, building…
- mixedWarner Bros. Discovery (Superman, Bugs Bunny, Batman, Wonder Woman, Scooby-Doo, Powerpuff Girls)
Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI company enables users to create AI-generated images and videos of copyrighted characters. The lawsuit claims Midjourney trained its AI…
- mixedGirls and Women, Taylor Swift (example)
The article discusses the rise of deepfake pornography and the actions being taken by Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark to combat it. It mentions that deepfake pornography makes up 98% of all deepfake videos…
- mixedWarner Bros. and its characters (Superman, Bugs Bunny, Batman, Wonder Woman, Scooby-Doo, Powerpuff Girls)
Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for allowing users to generate unauthorized content of its characters using AI image generation. The studio claims Midjourney built its model using illegal copies of Warner Bros.…
- videoOrson Welles' 'The Magnificent Ambersons'
AI company Fable Studio plans to use its AI platform Showrunner to generate footage to reconstruct lost scenes from the 1942 film 'The Magnificent Ambersons.' The Orson Welles estate has objected to this plan,…
- mixedWarner Bros. (Superman, Bugs Bunny, Batman, Wonder Woman, Scooby-Doo or the Powerpuff Girls)
Warner Bros. is suing Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that Midjourney enables users to create AI-generated images and videos of copyrighted characters like Superman and Bugs Bunny. The lawsuit alleges…
- mixedArup (engineering company) and Pindrop
The article describes two deepfake incidents. One is a deepfake interview for a senior engineering position at Pindrop where the applicant's facial expressions lagged behind his words. The second incident involved…
- audioBrad Pitt
A case study replicating the Brad Pitt audio deepfake scam, using transcript adversarial attacks to completely bypass commercial detectors. Minor linguistic changes in the transcript can dramatically increase a fake…
- imageLuigi Mangione
An AI-generated image resembling Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murder, appeared on the Shein website modeling a shirt. The image was reportedly provided by a third-party vendor and was removed after it was…
- videoCracker Barrel
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on X of him dancing with Cracker Barrel's 'old timer' character after the company reversed a logo change. This was in response to the company reverting to their original logo…
- imageElliston Berry
Explicit fake images were created and spread among peers.
- imageFort Providence, N.W.T. residents
An AI-generated image showing flames approaching houses in Fort Providence circulated online shortly after the town was evacuated due to a nearby wildfire. N.W.T. Fire refuted the image, stating it did not reflect…