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2026· 60 incidents
May 2026
·60- imageHolly Willoughby
A security guard, Gavin Plumb, was found to possess non-consensual deepfake images of TV presenter Holly Willoughby while plotting her kidnap, rape, and murder.
- imageTourists/Tour market in northwestern China
AI-generated tour guides are harming the tour market in northwestern China by drawing traffic with attractive personas but failing to deliver genuine service.
- imageAnsel Adams
The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust says an AI-colorized version of Adams' 'Moonrise' was exhibited and offered for sale without permission, raising ethical concerns.
- mixedFemale celebrities and politicians
Federal prosecutors arrested two men for creating and publishing AI deepfakes of female celebrities and politicians, marking a key test of the Take It Down Act.
- mixedFemale celebrities, politicians, musicians, singers
Two men face federal charges for creating and publishing AI-generated deepfakes of female celebrities and others, sparking renewed debate over free speech.
- audioKanye West
A 'Yedits' community member created a version of Kanye West's 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST' that removes deepfake vocals from early leaks, replacing them with studio vocals.
- audioTsuda Kenjiro
Voice actor Tsuda Kenjiro has filed a lawsuit against a TikTok user in Japan over the unauthorized use of AI-generated voice cloning mimicking his voice in over 188 videos.
- imageRukmini Vasanth
Actress Rukmini Vasanth condemned AI-generated deepfake bikini images circulating online, clarifying they are fabricated and warning of legal action.
- imageGreenland
An AI-generated image shared by Donald Trump depicting him overlooking Greenland reignited speculation about acquiring the island, following a US envoy visit.
- imageKelly Osbourne
A viral photo of Kelly Osbourne at a Louis Vuitton show sparked debate over whether it was AI-generated, highlighting the rise of AI celebrity hoaxes.
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
A voice actor, Kenjiro Tsuda, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against TikTok over the unauthorized use of AI voice cloning.
- videoFort Smith Police Department
The Fort Smith Police Department warned the public about a fake AI-generated video posted on Facebook, depicting an injured officer.
- audioBob Sullivan
A security researcher was able to create telephone-ready audio files using AI to clone a journalist's voice, raising concerns about criminals using this technology to steal from victims.
- mixedPublic figures, female politicians, private citizens
An East Texas man was arrested for allegedly using AI to create deepfake pornography depicting over 50 individuals; content viewed nearly a million times.
- videoRicardo Valencia
In 2026, the Santa Barbara County Republican Party released an AI-generated attack ad depicting Ricardo Valencia as a clown, drawing criticism and accusations of racism.
- imagePorsche
An AI-generated Porsche concept image, seemingly created by Porsche, was briefly posted by the Unreal Engine X account promoting a Fortnite collaboration, then deleted after users pointed out telltale AI errors.
- imageSanam Javed
An image circulating on social media platforms, purportedly showing PTI activist Sanam Javed in a hospital bed, has been identified as likely AI-generated.
- videoStephen Colbert
A deepfake video of Donald Trump throwing Stephen Colbert into a dumpster went viral after being shared on X and Truth Social.
- mixedMinors
A restaurant co-owner in Chester County faces charges related to child sexual abuse material, some allegedly created using artificial intelligence.
- mixedactresses, singers, political figures, and recent high school graduates
Two men were federally charged under the Take It Down Act for allegedly using AI to generate and distribute sexually explicit images of women without their consent.
- videoKyle Newman
A fake AI-generated video depicting an injured Fort Smith police officer, Kyle Newman, circulated on Facebook, prompting a warning from the Fort Smith Police Department.
- imagejuvenile girls
A Siloam Springs man was accused of using AI to generate images that made juvenile girls appear nude.
- imageNithya Raman, Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass
Los Angeles Magazine faced backlash after publishing an AI-generated cover depicting mayoral candidates, sparking controversy among staff and online.
- videoAjay Rai
A video purportedly showing Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral, prompting denials and accusations of AI manipulation.
- videoStephen Chow
ByteDance limited features in its new generative video model, Seedance 2.0, after a user showed it could recreate a person's likeness from a single photo, raising deepfake concerns.
- mixedKim Soo-hyun
A South Korean YouTuber allegedly used AI to fake evidence that actor Kim Soo-hyun had dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor, leading to a career-ending scandal.
- imageFive female classmates at Radnor High School
A freshman at Radnor High School used a face-swapping app to create deepfake sexual images of five female classmates, leading to outrage and accusations of administrative failure.
- imageKhloe Kardashian and Michael B. Jordan
A fake AI-generated photo appearing to show Khloe Kardashian and Michael B. Jordan at dinner together sparked dating rumors on social media.
- videoRich Homie Quan
An AI-generated music video featuring a deceased rapper, Rich Homie Quan, sparked controversy due to its use of generative AI to portray the artist.
- imageFoster Care Foundation (unnamed)
A Reddit user questioned whether a foster care foundation was using AI-generated images of children to solicit donations in May 2026, sparking debate about the image's authenticity.
- audioPilots of UPS Flight 2976
AI was used to reconstruct the voices of deceased pilots from a UPS plane crash, leading the NTSB to temporarily restrict access to its docket system.
- audioPaul Francoeur
An ALS patient in Vermont regained his voice through AI technology, using a recording from a news story 14 years prior to clone his voice.
- imageDozens of women
In 2026, two men were charged in New York for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of women using AI, marking one of the first cases under the 'Take It Down Act'.
- mixedUnnamed 12th grade girl
A high school student was targeted by deepfakes created by classmates, but the school allegedly attempted to suppress the incident instead of addressing it.
- imageUnnamed UK School
Cybercriminals are leveraging school website images to create explicit AI deepfakes of students, blackmailing schools to prevent their release.
- mixedAmy (YouTube host)
A Reddit user questioned whether the host of a YouTube channel, named Amy, was AI-generated due to the narration's perfection and a perceived robotic quality.
- videoDanielle Smith
AI-generated music anthems are being used to support Alberta separatism, raising concerns about foreign influence and the spread of misinformation.
- imageTeenage girl (unnamed)
A 16-year-old girl fell for an online persona using an AI-generated image, prompting her sibling to seek help on Reddit to prove the image's falsity and raise child safety concerns.
- mixedJustin Hawkins
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness responds to AI deepfake inserting him into a viral political meme, highlighting concerns about consent and artistic integrity.
- imageVarious unnamed women
4chan users are requesting and creating deepfake nude images of women, revealing a misogynistic online community built on nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII).
- imageFive young women in Halifax
A Halifax man was acquitted for creating and distributing deepfake nudes of five women due to a gap in the Criminal Code, highlighting the urgent need for updated legislation.
- videoArup
iProov launches Verified Meetings to combat deepfake fraud in video calls, citing a US$25 million deepfake video call fraud incident involving engineering firm Arup.
- mixedChivayo Ex-Wife and Mother
A deepfake scandal resulted in the imprisonment of an individual's ex-wife and mother, according to streamlinefeed.co.ke.
- imagemultiple individuals
Canada's privacy commissioner ruled that xAI violated privacy laws by launching the Grok image tool without sufficient safeguards against non-consensual deepfakes
- mixedthe UK government
A viral video depicting a massive UK cost of living protest was identified as AI-generated content containing SynthID watermarks and visual glitches
- imageMetService
MetService warns that fake, AI-generated weather maps circulating on social media could cause confusion during real emergencies.
- videoAshlee Jenae
Joe McCann's legal team claims a viral video depicting a hotel chase involving Ashlee Jenae is a deepfake, sparking legal action.
- mixedRaghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court reviewed a case involving AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated social media content allegedly misusing the personality rights of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha.
- mixedJanet Jackson
A Reddit post questions whether a Janet Jackson interview discussing a Michael Jackson biopic is AI-generated, citing inconsistencies and controversial claims.
- imagepoliticians, actresses, musicians, friends, relatives, acquaintances, classmates and other women known to him
A Texas man was federally charged with creating and distributing AI-generated pornographic images of public figures and women he knew, posting them online.
- imageBoca Raton teen
A Boca Raton teen was falsely accused of vehicle damage by a Lyft driver who used AI-altered photos as evidence, leading to a $75 fee dispute in May 2026.
- videodonavin221
A Reddit user, donavin221, reported finding a disturbing livestream on TikTok depicting their own suicide, raising concerns about deepfakes and AI.
- imageTaylor Swift
In 2026, the Take It Down Act came into full force, mandating swift removal of sexual deepfakes; however, experts fear it may enable censorship more than protect victims.
- mixedPakistan
A deepfake video circulated online falsely claimed to be a France 24 news report about a misinformation campaign targeting Pakistan, orchestrated by Israel, with involvement from India and Afghanistan.
- videoDonald Trump
AI-generated LEGO videos critical of the U.S. and Trump have emerged as a tool of information warfare during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
- mixedS Jaishankar
A deepfake video circulated online falsely depicted EAM S Jaishankar discussing Pakistan's response during Operation Sindoor.
- imageTammy Rieken
Scammers in Reno are using AI-generated images of injured pets to extort money from owners, preying on their emotions with increasingly realistic fakes.
- mixed90 named women, 50 identifiable female victims
Two men face federal charges for using AI to create and distribute deepfake pornography, marking some of the first major prosecutions under the Take It Down Act.
- mixedOzzy Osbourne
The Osbourne family partnered with Hyperreal to create an A.I.-powered avatar of Ozzy Osbourne that can interact with fans globally, answering questions in his own voice.
- videoTesla Cybertruck
A video circulating on Facebook in May 2026 appeared to show a Tesla Cybertruck carrying solar panels; however, the video was AI-generated.