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August 2026
·60- mixedHistoric Boston Archives
Followers of the Historic Boston Archives Facebook page are criticizing the account for posting inaccurate AI-generated videos depicting historical city
- videoGen. Olufemi Oluyede
The Defence Headquarters has officially identified a viral video featuring Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as an AI-generated fabrication intended to spread
- mixedunnamed wife
A Reddit user publicly confessed to creating AI-generated deepfake photos and videos of their wife without her knowledge or consent
- videoAndriy Levus and Ivan Yunakov
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels have circulated AI-generated deepfake videos featuring Ukrainian lawmakers Andriy Levus and Ivan Yunakov promoting surrender
- imageThundercloud Subs
A Thundercloud Subs location at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport faced public backlash after a Reddit user shared photos of an AI-generated menu
- mixedJessica Bichler
Democratic Senate candidate Jessica Bichler issued a cease-and-desist to Republican Senator Michael Lee over AI-generated campaign ads in North Carolina.
- imageYuenyong
A 29-year-old government driver was arrested in Bangkok for using AI technology to create fake images of himself posing as a police officer to deceive women
- audiounnamed local doctor
A 26-year-old serial fraudster was arrested for orchestrating an ₹11.8 lakh matrimonial scam using AI voice-cloning to impersonate multiple individuals
- mixedMichael
A retired psychologist lost $180,000 to a sophisticated romance scam involving deepfake video, voice cloning, and stolen identity documents
- videoDerrick Van Orden
Representative Derrick Van Orden is at the center of a debate regarding state laws governing the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising
- mixedPindrop
Experian's 2026 fraud forecast identifies deepfake job candidates as a top-tier security threat capable of bypassing traditional hiring to infiltrate
- mixedExabeam
Exabeam identified a North Korean-affiliated operative who bypassed standard hiring checks using AI-generated documents and real-time interview assistance
- audioMadonna
Australia has implemented new rules banning fully AI-generated songs from its official music charts to protect human artistry in the industry
- audioJosh Fawaz
Australia has implemented new regulations requiring music to be substantially human-made following controversy over an AI-assisted chart-topping cover
- mixedHaunani-Kay Trask
Congressional candidate Nathan Berning faces backlash after using AI to generate a fake political endorsement from the late Native Hawaiian activist
- mixedPope Leo XIV
The Vatican is struggling to combat an exponential rise in AI-generated deepfake videos and images depicting Pope Leo XIV making false statements.
- imageLemuel Ortonio
The Philippine Senate impeachment court implemented strict new witness protocols after a viral AI-generated image falsely accused an official of using an
- audioCarl Sagan
The estate of astronomer Carl Sagan has filed a lawsuit against Luma AI Inc for the unauthorized use of his voice in an advertisement for their Ray 3.14
- imagePeter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, and Nathalie Emmanuel
An AI-generated image depicted actors Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, and Nathalie Emmanuel in a beach setting styled after the Game of Thrones series
- videoHer75
DW Fact Check investigated a series of viral TikTok weight-loss videos linked to the Her75 app that utilized identical body footage with different
- mixedArup
The Arup deepfake incident highlights how attackers combine spoofed emails with real-time video call impersonation to bypass traditional verification
- mixedGeneral public
Police in the U.K. and Ireland have issued warnings after viral AI-generated images and videos falsely depicted a Cat in the Hat character stalking
- videoBarbara Buffaloe
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is warning residents about an AI-generated video of herself and urging the public to verify information through official
- mixedMark Carney
A deepfake video of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme tied to freshwater reserves
- imageJake Lang
An AI-generated image circulating on social media falsely depicts a Spider-Man cosplayer punching Jake Lang during a Minneapolis protest
- mixedMark Cuban
Mark Cuban criticizes Meta for allowing AI-generated ads on Facebook that use his likeness to scam users into purchasing fake medical products
- imageKen Paxton
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton faced criticism after X flagged a campaign graphic outlining his data center policy as AI-generated content
- mixedKhawaja Asif
The Pakistani Ministry of Information and Broadcasting debunked a viral video featuring Defence Minister Khawaja Asif as an AI-generated fabrication
- mixedGoose dating app users
Goose dating app cofounder Derek Chadwick resigned following revelations that the platform used AI-generated influencers to lure users into signing up
- audioSmita
In January 2026, an Indore school teacher lost INR 97,500 after being targeted by an AI voice cloning scam impersonating her cousin in a medical emergency
- mixedAnura Kumara Dissanayake
A viral video using AI-generated deepfake footage falsely depicts President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promoting a fraudulent high-yield investment scheme
- mixedArnold Schwarzenegger
Creator Brian Monarch released a deepfake video replacing every major character in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite with the face of Arnold Schwarzenegger
- imageNnamdi Kanu
A viral social media claim featuring an image of Nnamdi Kanu was debunked as AI-generated after analysis revealed digital manipulation and anatomical
- videoJD Vance
An AI-generated parody video depicting JD Vance as a cyclops in a retelling of The Odyssey has gained significant traction on social media platforms
- imageunnamed political candidates
A federal judge in Billings is reviewing a legal challenge against a Montana law that mandates disclosures for AI-generated political content
- audioAung San Suu Kyi
Social media posts circulating in August 2026 used AI-generated audio to falsely depict deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi criticizing anti-junta
- imageLil Durk
A viral image depicting rapper Lil Durk as bald in a mug shot has been identified as an AI-generated fabrication while he remains in federal custody
- videoRavi Kishan
An AI-generated video featuring actor Ravi Kishan in a scene from the sitcom Friends has gone viral for its seamless integration of his voice and likeness
- mixedDr. Onn Akbar Ali
Consultant cardiologist Dr Onn Akbar Ali was targeted by AI-driven deepfakes used to falsely endorse diabetes remedies in a growing trend of
- mixedLawrence Wong, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Indranee Rajah, K. Shanmugam, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna
Singapore mandates that TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram verify advertisers following a surge in deepfake scams using high-profile political and celebrity
- audioKumi Tanioka
Composer Kumi Tanioka warns fans against an AI-generated album released on streaming platforms under her name to exploit systemic vulnerabilities
- mixedDanny Bones
An investigation reveals that the anonymous far-right AI rapper Danny Bones is a project created by music producer Denver Bamber and 3D animator Theo
- imageJoe Biden
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself pulling the Keystone pipeline from the ground near a tombstone labeled Buried
- imageAlex Eala
A viral photo showing professional tennis player Alex Eala carrying a bag supporting Sara Duterte has been debunked as an AI-generated manipulation
- mixedBarbara Mróz-Gorgoń
A Polish government official faces criticism following revelations that a taxpayer-funded report contained AI-generated errors and unauthorized ministry
- videoOlder homeowners in Stark County, Ohio
Stark County officials warn residents about a viral AI-generated video falsely claiming a federal property tax relief program exists for older homeowners
- videoAngel Leal
A Bronx resident lost thousands of dollars to an AI-generated immigration scam that used the cloned identity of a real attorney to solicit funds
- videoRebecca Cooke
Congressman Derrick Van Orden has been posting AI-generated deepfake videos of his opponent Rebecca Cooke during a competitive Wisconsin congressional race
- imageRafal Brzoska
Polish officials have accused Meta of censorship after a billionaire was blocked for criticizing the platform over AI-generated deepfake investment scams
- imageNarendra Modi and Amit Shah
An AI-generated image falsely circulating on social media claims to be an old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- videoKern County seniors
Kern County officials are warning seniors about AI-generated videos falsely promoting a non-existent tax form called 1098-SR to freeze property taxes
- videoVolodymyr Zelenskyy
A Russian propaganda network known as Operation Overload or Matryoshka used deepfakes and fabricated news to spread false claims about Ukrainian President
- audiounnamed Florida mother
A Florida mother lost $15,000 to an AI voice cloning scam that used only 30 seconds of her daughter's social media audio to simulate a fake emergency
- audio67-year-old man from Beleghata
A 67-year-old man from Beleghata lost Rs 95990 to an AI voice cloning scam after fraudsters impersonated an acquaintance to request urgent medical funds
- videoCharles McCall
Oklahoma faces pressure to regulate AI-generated political advertisements following the circulation of deepfakes targeting local election candidates
- mixedSarah Discaya
A viral deepfake video falsely attributing a confession of corruption to detained businesswoman Sarah Discaya has been debunked amid recent flooding
- videounidentified family
A family lost $10000 to a scammer using an AI-generated avatar to pose as an immigration attorney on Facebook while targeting vulnerable individuals
- imageSara Duterte
Defense counsel challenged the use of AI-generated images representing cash bags during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
- imageCentre Party (Sundbyberg branch)
The Sundbyberg branch of the Centre Party faced public scrutiny after releasing election posters that claimed to be handcrafted but appeared AI-generated
- videoRandy Fine
Florida congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian is facing widespread condemnation for using AI-generated videos to promote antisemitic tropes against