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2026· 60 incidents
July 2026
·60- imageNaomi Klein
Author Naomi Klein addresses a viral AI-generated graphic that falsely attributed fabricated quotes to her and Sam Altman
- mixedMichal Šimečka, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer
New EU AI Act rules mandate visible labels and digital watermarks for authentic-looking synthetic images, audio, and text to combat deceptive political
- videovarious corporate hiring managers and technology companies
North Korean IT operatives are using real-time AI deepfake video to bypass hiring checks and infiltrate global technology companies for state-sponsored
- mixedNorth Korean IT workers
On July 31, 2026, eleven governments warned that North Korean IT workers are using real-time deepfakes and stolen identities to secure remote jobs for
- videoGlobal technology companies
Eleven nations issued a joint alert warning that North Korean operatives are using real-time deepfake video to bypass hiring checks and infiltrate global
- mixedShift Up
Developer Shift Up faced fan backlash after releasing an AI-generated music video for the upcoming game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain on their official
- audioMadonna
Australian producer Josh Fawaz faces scrutiny after his AI-assisted cover of Madonnas Like a Prayer achieved significant commercial success on national
- audioMegumi Ogata
Voice actress Megumi Ogata speaks out against unauthorized AI voice cloning as Japan moves to protect performers under new publicity rights guidelines
- imageU.S. State Department
A U.S. State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro sparked criticism after an AI-generated map wrongly labeled every
- imageICT Mumbai chemical engineering batch of 2026
A fake AI-generated poster regarding placement data for the ICT Mumbai chemical engineering batch of 2026 circulated online prompting a student to release
- imageU.S. Capitol
Google briefly enabled AI-generated satellite imagery in Google Earth, allowing users to create realistic fake scenes like a flooded U.S. Capitol
- imageGoogle Earth
Google withdrew an AI feature from Google Earth after users exploited the tool to generate highly realistic, deceptive satellite imagery of geopolitical
- mixedCharoen Pokphand Group (CP Group)
Charoen Pokphand Group has issued a warning regarding ongoing investment scams that utilize AI-generated deepfake videos and images of its executives to
- audioKenjiro Tsuda
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok operators over the unauthorized use and monetization of his AI-generated voice
- imageCastore
British sportswear brand Castore faces criticism for using AI-generated product images featuring visible artifacts and unnatural distortions on its
- imageChad Gammad and Apple David
College basketball player Chad Gammad publicly denounced the circulation of viral AI-generated images that targeted his relationship with reporter Apple David
- videoDY Chandrachud
India's Supreme Court has urged the government to criminalize digital arrest scams and deepfake fraud following billions in losses to citizens
- imageRyan Gosling and Johnny Depp
Eva Mendes publicly challenged an Instagram creator for posting a realistic but misleading AI-generated image depicting Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp together
- mixedKashmir Hill
Technology journalist Kashmir Hill investigates the rise of AI-generated biographies on Amazon after discovering a 90-page book written about her
- mixedYuvraj Singh
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order protecting cricketer Yuvraj Singh from the unauthorized use of AI-generated deepfakes and personality rights
- imageJenny Rubin
Tinder has paused its AI-powered Photo Enhance tool following reports that the feature altered user facial features and expressions without consent
- imageDivya Perumal
Specialist ophthalmologist Divya Perumal examines the implications for general practice after becoming the target of a medical deepfake used to falsely
- mixedEsther Yu
Esther Yu's studio has issued a formal warning against the unauthorized use of her voice and likeness in AI-generated dramas, cartoons, and videos
- mixedMarsha Blackburn
Attorneys for Senator Marsha Blackburn have threatened legal action against a dark money PAC for a political ad using AI to falsely accuse her of bribery
- audioFaye Dicker
UK-based voice-over artist Faye Dicker reported that her voice was cloned and sold on the Fish Audio platform without her consent
- videoMarsha Dunkel, Abbey Reynolds, Sophie Burrell, Rhett Shull
Online creators including Marsha Dunkel and Rhett Shull are battling unauthorized AI-generated doppelgängers used to hawk products and spread
- mixedDr. Nicole James
Dr. Nicole James reports that an AI-driven Instagram account is using her stolen likeness and voice to promote hair products to her followers
- imageRyan Gosling, Johnny Depp, and Slopaxo
Eva Mendes confronted an Instagram account for sharing a misleading AI-generated image of Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp, forcing the creator to disclose
- audiounnamed Florida woman
An investigation by the National Center for State Courts highlights rising risks of AI-generated evidence in legal proceedings including a case involving
- videoAnonymous corporate team members
An internal security test using a deepfake video to impersonate a colleague successfully tricked team members into sharing sensitive information
- videoRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr faced public ridicule after sharing an AI-generated video parodying Blade Runner 2049 to promote his Eat Real Food
- videoSamsung
A viral video showcasing a heart-shaped Samsung phone has misled social media users, but the device is an AI-generated fabrication
- imageJoint Awami Action Committee
An AI-generated image depicting a pile of bullet casings was falsely linked to deadly protest clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during the July
- videoDonald Trump, J.D. Vance, Tom Homan, Chuck Schumer
The White House official social media account faced significant backlash after posting an AI-generated Rick and Morty parody featuring political figures
- mixedNarendra Modi
Delhi Police are requesting the removal of hundreds of AI-generated social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi linked to recent Jantar
- imageMadison community
Residents in Madison were misled by an AI-generated flyer for a fake protest that caused unnecessary traffic disruption and highlighted growing concerns
- imageM. Night Shyamalan and LeBron James
Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan faced significant backlash after posting an AI-generated image of himself with NBA star LeBron James on social media
- audioYork County Sheriff’s Office
The York County Regional Police Department warns residents of a sophisticated scam using AI voice cloning and spoofed credentials to impersonate sheriff
- videoByteDance Hongguo platform influencers
China has seen the rise of a marketplace where individuals license their facial likenesses for use in AI-generated microdramas and commercial content
- videoNisos
Nisos Chief People Officer Magen Gicinto details an incident where a North Korean operative used deepfake technology to pose as a job candidate during a
- videoJacquie Lambie
An investigation into an AI-driven stock trading scam using deepfake celebrity endorsements to lure investors into a fraudulent platform
- imageLeBron James, Adrien Broner, and Ian Kinsler
An AI-generated image circulating online depicts figures resembling LeBron James, Adrien Broner, and Ian Kinsler riding dirt bikes through an urban street
- videoJair Bolsonaro
A deepfake video featuring former President Jair Bolsonaro has been identified as electoral propaganda, sparking legal and political debate
- mixedNitin Gadkari
The Bombay High Court has permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to sue major tech platforms over AI-generated deepfake content linking him to fuel policy
- videoMeta and TikTok users
AI-generated avatars posing as doctors and health experts are proliferating across Meta and TikTok platforms to promote unproven medical supplements and
- mixedKaren Flowers
Beauty influencer Karen Flowers and other creators are facing identity theft as rogue actors use AI deepfakes to produce unauthorized and deceptive
- mixedJim
Individuals are losing thousands of dollars to romance scams that utilize AI-generated images, videos, and text to manipulate victims on dating apps and
- audioJapanese firms
A hacker has claimed to have successfully defrauded Japanese companies of approximately ¥1 billion through the use of AI-generated deepfake technology
- imageKaitlan Collins
Former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins on TruthSocial following controversial remarks made at a
- imageCanada
On July 26, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a wall-like air filter on the Canadian border to mock wildfire smoke
- videoCody Rhodes, Shawn Michaels, Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Torrie Wilson, Chelsea Green
The YouTube channel Synthetic Kayfabe released an AI-generated video featuring WWE stars like Cody Rhodes and Shawn Michaels in a parody of the classic
- mixedSteve Ehlmann, Bill Eigel, Thomas Massie, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar
Political campaigns are increasingly utilizing AI-generated deepfake advertisements to smear opponents and influence voters in local and congressional races
- mixedJimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert
Donald Trump utilized AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to depict late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert as panhandlers in
- videoDharmendra Pradhan
The PIB Fact Check Unit debunked an AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announcing his
- videoPiyush Goyal
Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint following the circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video that doctored his remarks to spread
- imageunidentified woman
An image of a woman at a protest in Jantar Mantar went viral, but fact-checkers confirmed it was an AI-generated fabrication by a content creator
- imageIpoh City Council
An AI-generated image falsely depicting a Chinese-language sign at a Malaysian landmark sparked online misinformation and racial tension in July 2026
- videoIndian Army
Indian intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a coordinated deepfake campaign targeting the Army amid ongoing national protests
- videoMartin Lewis and James Dyson
Deepfake advertisements impersonating celebrities like Martin Lewis and James Dyson are being used to promote unauthorized investment platforms like
- imageVolodymyr Zelensky
Russian propaganda is utilizing AI-generated imagery to circulate fabricated protests and misleading visuals of President Volodymyr Zelensky to incite