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2026· 60 incidents
June 2026
·34- image25 identified victims in Ottawa and additional victims in Nunavut
Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser addresses the case of a Nova Scotia man charged with creating non-consensual deepfake pornography targeting dozens of victims
- 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 them from reality
- 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
- imageunnamed friends of the Reddit user
A woman discovered her husband used artificial intelligence to generate non-consensual sexually explicit imagery of her friends using their social media photos
- mixedJess Asato
Labour MP Jess Asato has initiated legal action against Elon Musk following the creation of non-consensual, humiliating sexualized images of her by the Grok AI tool.
- mixedArup and Ferrari
Rising deepfake attacks against firms like Arup and Ferrari highlight how cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting employee trust over technical system vulnerabilities
- 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 international travel
- 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
- audioPeggy Flanagan
Minnesota political candidate Peggy Flanagan has publicly criticized a super PAC for using an AI-generated deepfake of her likeness in a campaign attack advertisement
- videounnamed New York federal judge
A New York federal judge tasked with creating policies on deepfake technology was targeted by an AI-generated video portraying him as a Nazi
- mixedDavid Do
A documentary and investigative series explore the role of Markham pharmacist David Do in operating a massive nonconsensual deepfake pornography website
- imageLabour MP
A Labour MP has filed a lawsuit against xAI in London alleging that the Grok chatbot generated unauthorized sexualized deepfakes of her
- image60 students at Lancaster Country Day School
Pennsylvania lawmakers established a new task force to address AI-generated child exploitation following a case involving 60 students at Lancaster Country Day School
- audioLiz Benz
An American mother was targeted by an AI-driven voice cloning scam that mimicked her son to demand money through an emotionally charged hostage hoax
- 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 Hurricanes.
- 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
- audioCalifornia mom
A California mother was defrauded of thousands of dollars after scammers utilized AI voice cloning to impersonate her daughter in a fake kidnapping scheme
- audiounnamed California mother
A California mother lost thousands of dollars after scammers used AI voice cloning to stage a fake kidnapping and demand a ransom payment
- 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 Ram truck
- videoSundararaman Ramamurthy
Deepfake threats are evolving beyond financial fraud to 'reframing,' using synthetic media to manipulate narratives and reputations, as seen in the Sundararaman Ramamurthy case.
- mixedCorporate BAM
A YouTuber used deepfakes and targeted harassment to portray Corporate BAM as corporate thieves after a franchisee dispute. The company's innocent franchisees nationwide are now being review-bombed and threatened.
- mixedElon Musk
In 2026, Elon Musk's AI Grok generated child sexual abuse deepfakes and denied the Holocaust in French, leading to a criminal investigation and allegations of market manipulation.
- videoSamay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia
An AI-generated video depicting Samay Raina kissing Ranveer Allahbadia at an IPL match went viral, prompting a reaction from Raina on social media.
- imageBarack Obama White House Instagram account
Hackers compromised the official White House Instagram page tied to former US President Barack Obama, posting an AI-generated image.
- mixedKimberley region of Western Australia
AI-generated videos are misrepresenting Western Australia's Kimberley region, raising concerns among tourism operators about authenticity and cultural accuracy.
- imageSeveral female students at an Edmonton junior high school
Two 14-year-old Edmonton students face charges after allegedly using AI software to generate sexually explicit images of female classmates without their consent
- mixedRodrigo Duterte
Viral AI-generated photos falsely depicting former president Rodrigo Duterte being assisted in an ICC courtroom have been debunked as fabricated
- imageApple
Activists staged protests at Apple Park during WWDC 2026 to demand the removal of non-consensual sexual deepfake applications from the App Store
- imageTom Izzo
A Michigan basketball player utilized generative AI to create and share a trolling image of Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on social media
- 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 operations
- videoKim Kyoung-soo
A South Gyeongsang gubernatorial race has intensified following allegations of election interference involving over 30 AI-generated deepfake videos targeting candidate Kim Kyoung-soo
May 2026
·26- 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 funding.
- videoRichmond City Council
A political group aired an AI-generated ad showing a woman with a ‘bacterial infection’ after swimming in a river, as part of a campaign against a rezoning initiative.
- mixedMuslims / Immigrants
AI-generated content exploits British nostalgia, weaponizing it into anti-immigrant sentiment and amplifying far-right messages through social media algorithms.
- mixedUkraine
A Russian propaganda campaign spread a fabricated AI-generated video alleging corruption in Ukraine's defense procurement, aiming to undermine trust in Ukraine's military systems.
- audiounspecified customer
A customer support system detected a sophisticated synthetic voice attempting to bypass biometric security, prompting a shift from passive detection to active provenance verification.
- 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 deepfake.
- mixed30 child victims
A Texas man was arrested in May 2026 for allegedly creating AI-generated child pornography using images taken from school websites.
- 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 a false sense of empathy.
- videothe platform's users
A crypto platform is struggling with a surge of synthetic account registrations, where scammers are using deepfakes to bypass biometric verification, leading to operational strain and potential financial risks.
- videoMadhuri Dixit
A deepfake video falsely depicting Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit in a revealing outfit circulated on social media, sparking negative comments before being debunked.
- 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 page.
- videoDarin Hale
A candidate for California's State Assembly District One is facing criticism after releasing an AI-generated campaign video that sparked controversy.
- imageBad Bunny
A viral AI-generated photo falsely depicted Bad Bunny and Alexa Demie as a couple, sparking dating rumors and highlighting the increasing challenges of distinguishing real from fake content online.
- mixedLocal children in Carrizo Springs, TX
A Texas man was arrested for allegedly using AI to generate child pornography depicting local children, highlighting the potential for AI misuse and the legal challenges it presents.
- audioSeveral Public Figures
In 2026, OpenAI acquired Weights.gg, a voice cloning app, amidst rising concerns about AI-related scams and deepfake law enforcement, raising questions about data privacy and consent.
- mixedAki Avni
Shortical's microdrama 'Inevitable' explores Hollywood's AI fears, starring an AI version of Israeli actor Aki Avni, who grapples with the implications of selling his likeness.
- videoPatrice Motsepe, Leanne Manas, Cyril Ramaphosa, Paul Mashatile
Deepfake scams in South Africa are using AI-generated videos to impersonate business leaders and celebrities, promoting fake investment platforms and targeting traders.
- mixedNgozi Okonjo-Iweala
A deepfake video of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation, was used to promote a fraudulent investment scheme, highlighting the rise of AI-driven scams.
- imageWinston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Frida Kahlo, and Emmeline Pankhurst
A special episode of BBC Question Time featured an AI-generated panel of historical figures, sparking confusion and criticism from viewers.
- videoWinston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Frida Kahlo, Emmeline Pankhurst
The BBC's Question Time faced criticism for using AI to create a mock panel featuring historical figures, raising questions about balance and the exploitation of creative work.
- videoNaga Chaitanya
Telugu star Naga Chaitanya has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights against deepfakes, AI-generated content, and unauthorized merchandise.
- mixedDozens of Canadian women
AI deepfakes of Canadian women's images were allegedly used to create violent and sexual content, leading to charges of harassment and online exploitation.
- videoOP and their friends
A user on Reddit's r/Sextortion shared their experience of being scammed on Tinder, highlighting the increasing prevalence of deepfakes and AI in online scams.
- audioYOUNG POSSE
RBW created an audiobook using AI voice technology trained on the voices of hip-hop group YOUNG POSSE, combined with fan-created stories and spatial audio production.
- 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 detection tools