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Jorja Smith's label, FAMM, challenged Haven's viral hit 'I Run' over alleged AI voice cloning, leading to takedown requests and debates about AI's role in music creation.

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…

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.

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…

A Japanese IT firm head admitted to creating AI-generated smear videos targeting political rivals during the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race

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…

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…

Sand Springs Public Schools is investigating an incident where AI-generated deepfake images depicting administrators were emailed to students from a school account

Chinese authorities have cracked down on several cases of digital misinformation, including the use of AI to impersonate police officers for commercial gain

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

During the 2024 Indian general election, AI technology was deployed to create realistic deepfake videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political figures

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…

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.

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…

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…

Former President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as a site overrun with trash

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…

Lionsgate recalled a trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis after discovering it featured AI-generated fake reviews of his previous films

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.

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…

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

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…

A Derbyshire police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to create falsified evidential material in multiple legal cases

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.

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…

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

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.

An AI-generated video depicting Rep. Becca Balint making arrogant statements highlights the growing role of synthetic media in Vermont elections

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.

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…

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…

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…

A Springfield man was convicted by a federal jury for using AI to generate obscene images of children and receiving child sexual abuse materials

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.

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

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

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.

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…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey have been targeted by AI-generated deepfake advertisements circulating on X

Fashion model Francheska Pujols has refiled a lawsuit against retailer Rainbow Shops for the unauthorized use of AI-generated imagery depicting her likeness

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

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

Schools in Guwahati have launched internal inquiries following allegations of students creating and distributing AI-generated explicit deepfake images of peers and staff

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.

Rapper Latto participated in a viral social media trend by sharing AI-generated images of herself featuring crab legs to promote her recent music

A middle school student faces prison after using AI to create and distribute sexually explicit deepfake materials targeting five of their teachers

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

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

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

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

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself filling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool using tears from a wailing individual

Minnesota Lt. Governor Penny Flanagan accused a political action committee of using an AI-generated deepfake to mislead voters in a senate primary race

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

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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

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