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2024· 60 incidents
September 2024
·13- mixedSenator Ben Cardin
In early September 2024, Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) received a deepfake Zoom call from an imposter posing as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dymtro Kuleba. The imposter asked politically charged questions, arousing…
- audiowoman
A woman received a call from a voice convincingly mimicking her daughter, demanding a $1 million ransom. While she confirmed her daughter's safety, the incident highlights the sophistication of these scams.
- audioJeff Geerling
Elecrow, an electronics manufacturer, used AI to clone the voice of YouTuber Jeff Geerling to promote their products in video tutorials. The cloning was discovered by a subscriber and confirmed by Geerling. Elecrow's…
- videoShinjiro Koizumi
A Japanese IT firm head admitted to creating AI-generated smear videos targeting political rivals during the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race
- mixedHong Kong company employee
In a deepfake incident, Hong Kong police investigated a case where an employee was tricked into transferring HK$200 million ($20 million USD) to fraudsters who used a deepfake video conference call impersonating…
- audioUK adults
Criminals are using AI to clone voices from just three seconds of audio, obtained from publicly available online content. The AI-powered scam involves cloning a victim's voice and then cold-calling their loved ones…
- imageSand Springs Public Schools administrators
Sand Springs Public Schools is investigating an incident where AI-generated deepfake images depicting administrators were emailed to students from a school account
- videoChinese public security authorities
Chinese authorities have cracked down on several cases of digital misinformation, including the use of AI to impersonate police officers for commercial gain
- videoDonald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel utilized an AI-generated deepfake during his late-night monologue to mock Donald Trump following a tense interview with NBC journalist Kristen Welker
- mixedNarendra Modi
During the 2024 Indian general election, AI technology was deployed to create realistic deepfake videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political figures
- audioMultiple individuals and organizations including WPP CEO Mark Read, an Arizona woman, and elderly individuals.
AI-powered voice cloning technology was used in vishing attacks. Examples include cloning the voice of WPP CEO Mark Read to attempt a fraudulent business deal; cloning a company director's voice resulting in a $40…
- imageBrad Pitt
A South Korean actor, Jung Yun-min, posted an AI-generated image of herself with Brad Pitt, causing confusion and highlighting the need for AI labeling.
- mixedArup
Scammers stole $25 million from British engineering group Arup by impersonating the CFO using deepfake technology. A staff member transferred funds to Hong Kong accounts after a video conference with the fraudulent…
August 2024
·12- audioPaul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage
Lovo, a text-to-speech platform, allegedly obtained voice recordings from Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage through deception on Fiverr, claiming the recordings were for "research into speech synthesis." Lovo then…
- imageBarack Obama Presidential Center
Former President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as a site overrun with trash
- mixedMultiple individuals including Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Lee Hsien Loong, and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and various government entities
Multiple scam campaigns using deepfake videos of public figures to promote fake investment schemes and government giveaways. The campaigns were conducted in multiple languages and targeted various countries. A…
- videoFrancis Ford Coppola
Lionsgate recalled a trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis after discovering it featured AI-generated fake reviews of his previous films
- imageVictim (identity protected by gag order)
A man in Singapore used AI to generate a nude image of a woman using her face, also setting up hidden cameras to create a live upskirt feed.
- audioNew Hampshire Democratic primary voters
AI-generated robocall impersonating President Biden's voice, urging voters not to vote. Orchestrated by political consultant Steve Kramer, who faces separate penalties. Lingo Telecom, the voice service provider, paid…
- mixedMike Rogers
An AI-altered image of U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers depicting him with enhanced muscles went viral sparking mockery and imitation across social media
- audioDemocratic voters in the New Hampshire primary
A robocall featuring an AI-generated voice of President Biden urged Democrats not to vote in the New Hampshire primary. Paul Carpenter created the deepfake and was paid $150 by Steve Kramer, a political consultant…
- mixedDerbyshire Police legal proceedings
A Derbyshire police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to create falsified evidential material in multiple legal cases
- audioa red teamer (adversarial tester)
During testing of OpenAI's GPT-4o system, the Advanced Voice Mode unexpectedly imitated a tester's voice, saying "No!" The model synthesized the sound from its training data. Safeguards have since been implemented.
- mixedKamala Harris
A manipulated audio and video clip of Kamala Harris was shared by Elon Musk on X, sparking debate about deepfakes and their regulation. The deepfake, viewed over 150 million times, included edited clips and comments…
- imageJess Asato
Canada's privacy commissioner found that xAI's Grok violated federal law by launching an image generator that enabled the creation of non-consensual sexualized deepfakes
July 2024
·5- audioFerrari (Ferrari N.V.)
An attacker tried to impersonate Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on a WhatsApp call to a senior executive. The executive asked a question only the real Vigna would know the answer to — and the call ended immediately.
- mixedBecca Balint
An AI-generated video depicting Rep. Becca Balint making arrogant statements highlights the growing role of synthetic media in Vermont elections
- videoThe Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood)
The Rolling Stones released 'In The Stars' using deepfake AI to recreate younger versions of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood for their new album Foreign Tongues.
- audioNew Hampshire primary voters
Robocalls with a deepfake of President Biden's voice discouraged voters in the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary. The alleged perpetrator was charged with felonies and misdemeanors related to voter suppression…
- mixedBaltimore high school principal;Putnam County, New York principal;female students in New Jersey;female classmates in Seattle-area high school
A Baltimore high school principal was falsely depicted making racist and anti-Semitic remarks in a deepfake audio clip shared over 27,000 times. This led to his temporary suspension until the deepfake was proven…
June 2024
·26- audioPaul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage
Two voice actors, Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage, are suing AI company Lovo for using their voice clips to train an AI voice cloning tool without consent. Their voices were allegedly used in YouTube videos and…
- imagefemale celebrities
A Springfield man was convicted by a federal jury for using AI to generate obscene images of children and receiving child sexual abuse materials
- videoMick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, and Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones used deepfake technology to de-age themselves in the music video for their new song, 'In the Stars,' released in June 2024.
- mixedPreity Zinta
Actor Preity Zinta has initiated legal action in the Bombay High Court against multiple tech and AI companies regarding the unauthorized use of her likeness in deepfake content
- videoKarina and Winter of aespa
A deepfake creator who produced and sold illicit content using the faces of aespa members Karina and Winter has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison
- imageAndy Burnham
Nigel Farage posted an AI-generated image on X depicting migrants holding signs supporting Andy Burnham, as part of a political attack related to immigration policies.
- videoAdrian Perkins
A deepfake video ad was created by a rival PAC during a Shreveport mayoral race. The ad falsely depicted Perkins as a student being scolded by a principal for failing to keep communities safe and create jobs. Perkins…
- mixedNigel Farage and Andrew Bailey
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey have been targeted by AI-generated deepfake advertisements circulating on X
- imageFrancheska Pujols
Fashion model Francheska Pujols has refiled a lawsuit against retailer Rainbow Shops for the unauthorized use of AI-generated imagery depicting her likeness
- videoJulia Letlow
U.S. Representative Julia Letlow condemned a political opponent for sharing an AI-generated video featuring a fake version of her discussing her late husband
- imagemultiple Canadian women
Alleged victims of an AI deepfake investigation in Ottawa are criticizing the police department for a lack of trauma-informed conduct during the legal process
- imageStudents and staff of DPS Guwahati and SFS School
Schools in Guwahati have launched internal inquiries following allegations of students creating and distributing AI-generated explicit deepfake images of peers and staff
- videoIranian resistance
An AI-generated film depicting Iranian resistance, titled 'Dreams of Violet,' is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, sparking discussion about AI's role in filmmaking.
- imageLatto
Rapper Latto participated in a viral social media trend by sharing AI-generated images of herself featuring crab legs to promote her recent music
- mixedfive teachers at a middle school
A middle school student faces prison after using AI to create and distribute sexually explicit deepfake materials targeting five of their teachers
- mixed2Pac
Snoop Dogg featured an AI-generated digital version of the late rapper 2Pac during a concert at the F&M Bank Amphitheater in Long Beach
- mixedMaya Fisher-French and Bruce Whitfield
The FSCA has issued a warning regarding a deepfake investment scam featuring AI-generated videos of journalists Maya Fisher-French and Bruce Whitfield promoting a fraudulent scheme
- imageTony Parker
ESPN is reassessing its use of AI-generated promotional graphics following public backlash over an altered image of NBA legend Tony Parker during the Finals
- imagedozens of Canadian women
Two men were charged in a criminal investigation involving the creation and online distribution of violent and sexually explicit AI deepfakes targeting dozens of Canadian women without consent
- videoDonald Trump
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself filling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool using tears from a wailing individual
- videoPenny Flanagan
Minnesota Lt. Governor Penny Flanagan accused a political action committee of using an AI-generated deepfake to mislead voters in a senate primary race
- imageunnamed juvenile
A Cedar Falls juvenile was arrested on June 3 2024 following a police investigation into the creation and possession of unlawful AI-generated sexual imagery
- imageKaren Bass
A campaign video supporting Spencer Pratt's mayoral run features AI-generated images depicting political figures in a negative light, sparking debate over its impact.
- videoBecca Balint
An AI-generated video targeting Vermont congresswoman Becca Balint serves as an early test for a new state law requiring disclosures on deceptive political content
- imageElijah Timmins-Scalon
The clothing brand Huffer faces criticism and legal debate after model Elijah Timmins-Scalon alleged his likeness was used in AI-generated advertising without consent
- imageSummer Murphy
A 21-year-old man in New Zealand was sentenced for creating and sharing deepfake pornographic images of four young women, marking the country's first such prosecution.
May 2024
·3- audioPresident Biden, Rishi Sunak, Ursula von der Leyen, Slovakian presidential candidate
In January 2024, a deepfake of President Biden's voice, created using ElevenLabs' technology, circulated before the New Hampshire primary. In March 2024, a fabricated recording of a Slovakian presidential candidate…
- imageSara Duterte
A viral photo falsely depicting a birthday boodle fight for Vice President Sara Duterte in front of the Senate building was debunked as AI-generated content
- mixedJoanna Korner
A viral Facebook reel used AI-generated audio to falsely depict ICC Judge Joanna Korner claiming that former president Rodrigo Duterte should not be imprisoned