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2025· 60 incidents
May 2025
·57- audioCurrent and former US officials
Hackers used AI-generated voice messages to impersonate senior US government officials in an attempt to break into their online accounts. The hackers sent text and voice messages to targets, including federal and…
- mixedvarious
The article describes multiple deepfake incidents: 1. In 2019, criminals used AI voice technology to impersonate a CEO's voice, convincing a manager to transfer €220,000 ($243,000) to a fraudulent account. 2. In the…
- videoKiller of Chris Pelkey
An AI avatar of Chris Pelkey, a murder victim, was created by his sister to address his killer in court. The AI-generated video served as a victim impact statement, offering forgiveness to the killer. This is…
- videoLee Jae-myung, South Korean presidential frontrunner
An AI-generated video was created using a genuine photo of Lee Jae-myung to depict him 'faking' his hunger strike. The video includes inconsistencies typical of AI generation, such as disappearing objects and visual…
- imageGoogle Gemini
Google's Gemini image-generation failures reveal philosophical confusion rather than technical problems.
- imageJamie Lee Curtis, Meta (indirectly)
Jamie Lee Curtis called out Meta after an AI ad used her image in a deepfake endorsement. The ad was removed after she tagged Mark Zuckerberg.
- videoChris Pelkey's killer
An AI avatar of Chris Pelkey, a murder victim, was created by his sister to deliver a victim impact statement in court, offering forgiveness to his killer. This is reported to be the first admittance of an…
- imageAlvin Kamara
AI-generated images posted on Facebook falsely claimed Alvin Kamara had a child with his girlfriend. The images showed Kamara and a woman holding a baby in a hospital bed and included a 'Meta AI' watermark. The post…
- mixedMark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland
AI-generated biographies of Canadian political figures, including Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Chrystia Freeland, have appeared on Amazon. These books contain errors, misleading information, and nonsensical…
- imageKristi George and her daughter
Kristi George and her daughter were victims of AI-generated "revenge porn". This incident led to House Bill 2299 A, which aims to criminalize the dissemination of pornographic or sexually explicit images generated…
- imageEfforts to create ecotourism economy around the underwater forest.
An AI-generated image of Alabama's underwater forest was posted on Facebook and shared by the City of Orange Beach account without disclosing its AI origin. The image was presented as real, which caused concern and…
- mixedMinors
The article discusses the increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as deepfakes, and the legal loopholes that exist in Massachusetts regarding their prosecution. It mentions a case…
- imageClassmates, specifically a female student
Students are using AI deepfake porn tools to create a naked image of a female classmate for bullying purposes.
- mixedGabriel Horcacitas
An AI-generated video of Chris Pelkey, a road rage victim, was created using his picture and voice profile to deliver a victim impact statement at the sentencing of his killer, Gabriel Horcacitas. Chris's sister…
- videoOrganizations seeking remote workers
North Korean threat actors used deepfake technology to create synthetic identities for online job interviews to secure remote work positions and infiltrate organizations.
- audioSteve's parents
Scammers used AI voice-cloning technology to impersonate Steve's parents and demanded money. Steve transferred $750 to a Venmo account before realizing it was a deepfake.
- videoJasmine Crockett
AI-generated videos depict Jasmine Crockett in fictional confrontations with various media figures, often with exaggerated and sensationalized outcomes. The videos are created using AI tools to generate scripts,…
- imageElliston Berry, Francesca Mani and other teenage girls
Classmates used AI software to fabricate nude images of them and female classmates.
- imageJaime Chapman
Jaime Chapman, a women's footy star, has been targeted by deepfake images. An AI-generated doctored photo of her in a revealing outfit was circulated. The original image was a selfie in a gold bikini. This is not the…
- imageSex workers in South Korea
Instagram accounts are using AI-generated images, allegedly run by sex workers, to share stories related to illegal prostitution. The accounts post comic-like illustrations depicting the working environments of sex…
- mixedAnthony Fauci, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Mike Tyson, Amanda Seyfried, Robert De Niro
AI deepfakes are used to promote bogus sexual cures and supplements, impersonating celebrities and experts to endorse products with unverified claims. Examples include a deepfake of Anthony Fauci promoting a prostate…
- mixedNicole Yelland and other job seekers, Research participants
Nicole Yelland was targeted in a job scam where scammers impersonated a real company and hiring manager. During a video interview (Microsoft Teams) the scammers refused to turn on their cameras and asked for personal…
- mixedJudge Judy Sheindlin
An AI-generated video features a baby character dressed like Judge Judy, speaking with her exact voice, cadence, phraseology, and substance, discussing topics like parole officers and drunken people while sitting at…
- mixedScarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Michael Bublé, Sarah Z, and other celebrities, politicians, social media influencers and private citizens
MrDeepFakes.com hosted tens of thousands of non-consensual, AI-generated pornographic deepfake videos and images of celebrities, politicians, social media influencers and private citizens. The content included…
- videoUsers seeking AI video generation tools
A malware campaign uses fake AI-powered video generation tools advertised on Facebook to distribute the Noodlophile information-stealing malware. Victims upload files to malicious websites, receive a ZIP archive…
- videoGeneral Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistani Army
A deepfake video of General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry was created, falsely stating that Pakistan had lost two aircraft. The audio was altered and overlaid on existing footage of a press conference. It was shared widely…
- mixedChristopher Pelkey
A deceased manslaughter victim, Christopher Pelkey, was reanimated as an AI-generated video to speak at his killer’s sentencing. The deepfake, using his likeness and voice, presented a script prepared by his family.…
- imageThe Catholic Church
An AI-generated image depicting Donald Trump as the Pope was posted on his Truth Social account and the White House's X account. The image was criticized as offensive by Catholics and others.
- videoKen (@its_ken04)
AI-generated recruiter avatar glitches during a job interview, repeating 'vertical bar pilates' multiple times.
- videoJulie Sweet, CEO of Accenture
A deepfake video of Accenture CEO Julie Sweet was used in an attempt to defraud the company. The deepfake 'Julie' appeared on a video call with the company's finance head, instructing them to transfer funds in…
- videoIsrael
AI-generated video compilation shared online as authentic footage of wildfires in Israel. The video was initially shared in January as AI-generated representation of fires that can cause global warming and was…
- videoCelebrities and private individuals
The MrDeepFakes website, known for hosting nonconsensual, digitally altered, explicit sexual content, shut down after a data loss. It hosted 43,000 sexual deepfake videos depicting 3,800 individuals, including…
- imagePope Francis (posthumously), Catholics
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope on Truth Social, which was criticized by the New York State Catholic Conference as mocking.
- videoCelebrities, individuals whose faces were used without consent
Mr. Deepfakes, a website hosting nonconsensual deepfake pornography, has shut down due to a critical service provider terminating service. The site hosted deepfake videos using machine learning to swap faces, often…
- imageCatholic community
An AI-generated image of Donald Trump dressed as the pope was posted on social media, drawing criticism from some Catholics. Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the New York State Catholic Conference voiced outrage at the image.
- videoIndividuals featured in non-consensual deepfake pornography
Mr. Deepfakes, a leading deepfake porn site, has been shut down due to the loss of a critical service provider. The site hosted non-consensual deepfake porn, allowing users to upload, commission, and collaborate on…
- mixedFemale celebrities
Mr. Deepfakes, a website hosting deepfake pornography, shut down due to a service provider terminating service and data loss. The site featured tens of thousands of non-consensual AI-generated videos and images that…
- videoCelebrities and other targets appearing in non-consensual pornographic videos
The Mr. Deepfakes platform hosted 43,000 deepfake videos viewed over 1.5 billion times. These videos were generated by nearly 4,000 creators who profited from the unethical and illegal sales of non-consensual…
- imageCatholic leaders/Pope Francis
An AI-generated image shared by President Donald Trump depicting himself as the next pope has sparked condemnation from Catholic officials. The image showed Mr. Trump wearing papal attire, and was posted after Mr.…
- imagePope Francis and the Vatican
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope days before the conclave was set to elect Pope Francis' successor. The Vatican declined to comment.
- imagePope Francis, Catholics
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope on his Truth Social platform after the funeral of Pope Francis. The image was then reposted on the White House's official X account, causing outrage…
- imagePope Francis, Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope on Truth Social. The White House reposted the image on its official X account. Trump joked about becoming the next head of the Catholic Church…
- imageCatholics / Pope Francis (deceased)
Donald Trump posted a seemingly AI-generated image of himself as pope on Truth Social, which was then amplified by the White House. The image depicted Trump in papal regalia. The post was criticized by Catholics,…
- mixedPeople seeking information and techniques to manage ADHD, specifically adult men with ADHD. Richard Wordsworth is specifically mentioned as being affected by the books.
AI-authored books about ADHD, likely created by chatbots like ChatGPT, are being sold on Amazon. These books contain misinformation, harmful advice, and inaccuracies. The books are marketed as expert guides but lack…
- imageDonald Trump
On Star Wars Day 2025, the White House posted an AI-generated image of Donald Trump as the Mandalorian, continuing a pattern of using pop culture imagery for political messaging.
- imagePete Hegseth
An AI-generated image of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was posted on a Pentagon account depicting him at the U.S./Mexico border with flaws such as a missing pinky and being positioned on the Mexican side of the…
- imagePope Francis/Catholics
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on his Truth Social account, which was later reposted by the White House on X. This occurred shortly before the conclave to elect a new pope following…
- imageGeneral Public
AI-generated photo of Donald Trump in full pope attire released by the White House.
- imageA teacher at St Ignatius' College
A teenage boy was suspended from St Ignatius' College in Adelaide after creating and disseminating a deepfake image of a teacher. The nature of the deepfake is not explicitly stated as sexually explicit, but the…
- mixedWoman in France scammed by someone posing as Brad Pitt, BBC's Scam Interceptors
A woman in France was scammed out of almost a million euros by someone posing as Brad Pitt using deepfakes and details from real-life news reports about Pitt’s divorce. BBC's Scam Interceptors also disrupted scams…
- videoChildren (YouTube Kids app users)
AI-generated cartoon videos with gore and fetish content, reminiscent of Elsagate, are appearing on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app. These videos often depict children's characters in perilous, sexual, and abusive…
- mixedCompanies and individuals, specifically support teams, residents of Quebec and Portugal
The article discusses the increasing use of generative AI in various scams, including phishing, romance scams, and deepfake attacks. It mentions a specific instance where scammers used an AI-generated voice to…
- mixedPolitical candidates in Minnesota elections
Minnesota passed a law criminalizing the use of AI-generated deepfakes to influence an election. X Corp is suing, arguing the law violates free speech rights and contravenes Section 230. The lawsuit highlights an…
- mixedBree Smith
Bree Smith, a former TV meteorologist, is a victim of an online sextortion scam where her image was doctored into explicit pictures and videos for money. The FBI says that tens of thousands of Americans were…
- videoAgatha Christie (posthumously)
BBC Maestro launched a writing course 'taught' by a recreated Agatha Christie using an actress and AI, drawing from her works. Critics labeled it a 'deepfake,' though the Christie estate and BBC deny this, citing…
- mixedKatya Jin
Russian families are using AI-generated deepfakes to create digital portrayals of soldiers killed in the Ukraine war as a means of processing grief.
- mixedBahlil Lahadalia
An AI-generated song titled Mas Bahlil Ganteng has gone viral in Indonesia, turning Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia into a pop culture meme
April 2025
·3- imageLucy Adams Stevenson and other girls
Images of Lucy Adams Stevenson and other girls were altered without their consent. The images were sexually explicit. The person who created the images was not arrested, but the person who shared them was.
- videoGolden Temple, Sikh community
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) released two AI-generated videos depicting individuals with uncovered heads and shorn hair playing musical instruments at the sarovar (holy tank) of the Golden…
- mixed19 girls in their early to mid-teens
A 17-year-old, known as 'Pandora,' extorted personal information from victims by claiming to have seen deepfake videos of them being spread on Telegram. He then requested pictures of their bodies to compare with the…