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July 2026
·60- imageiNaturalist
Generative AI tools are increasingly contaminating citizen science databases with manipulated wildlife imagery leading to potential misidentification and
- mixedVivian Balakrishnan
An investigation revealed a network of AI-generated TikTok presenters spreading coordinated disinformation about Singapore and Malaysia to millions of viewers
- videoDame Dash and Jay-Z
Dame Dash shared an AI-generated video on Instagram depicting a fictional reunion with Jay-Z at a concert followed by a staged SWAT team arrest
- videoLindsey Graham, Laura Loomer, Mark Levin, Miriam Adelson, Randy Fine, Ben Shapiro
An IRGC-linked propaganda channel used AI-generated Lego videos to spread disinformation regarding Senator Lindsey Graham and issue threats against
- imageLisa and Cristiano Ronaldo
A viral AI-generated image of Lisa from BLACKPINK and Cristiano Ronaldo caused online confusion and sparked heated debate after users initially believed
- videoNeal K. Shah
Meta discontinued an AI image generation tool after public backlash regarding the unauthorized use of public Instagram accounts and reports of identity fraud
- imageKusha Kapila
Influencer Kusha Kapila clarifies that a viral selfie showing her with comedian Samay Raina is an AI-generated fabrication intended to fuel online harassment
- audioan American couple
An American couple was defrauded on July 10, 2026, after falling victim to an AI-powered voice cloning scam impersonating their grandson in distress
- mixedToronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is warning travelers against AI-generated news sites spreading false reports about flight disruptions to drive ad
- audioAriana Grande
Ariana Grande responded to a viral AI-generated song snippet falsely attributed to her upcoming album Petal by commenting on social media
- audioMadonna
An Australian DJ faces industry backlash after his chart-topping cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer is suspected of being created using AI music production
- videoFilipino people
The Philippines condemned China Daily for distributing an AI-generated video that depicted Filipino people as monkeys in a racist propaganda campaign
- imageMitch McConnell
Google SynthID watermarking technology successfully debunked a viral AI-generated image falsely depicting Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell in a hospital bed
- imageAlaska SeaLife Center
A viral social media post featuring an AI-generated image of a beluga whale escaping the Alaska SeaLife Center highlights the growing risks of misinformation
- videoJoint Awami Action Committee
An AI-generated video falsely depicting violent clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir circulated online in July 2026 to misrepresent regional unrest
- mixedNolan Wells
AI-generated videos and deepfakes are spreading online following the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells, complicating the official investigation
- audioFlorida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light has issued a warning regarding AI-generated scam calls, texts, and emails promising fake energy rebates to steal sensitive customer
- mixedToronto Pearson Airport
Toronto Pearson Airport warns passengers of AI-generated articles spreading misinformation about flight operations to drive ad revenue and data collection
- imageDonald Trump
An AI-generated image depicting President Donald Trump in a Jesus-like pose sparked controversy and criticism from Catholic communities and academic
- mixedPriety Zinta
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of deepfakes and morphed content featuring actor Priety Zinta, citing violations of her fundamental rights
- audioJacqui Lambie
Residents of Burnie were targeted by an AI-generated voice clone of Senator Jacqui Lambie during the 2025 Australian federal election campaign
- audioThe Velvet Sundown
TV producer Simon Blach has formed The Bootleg Velvet Sundown, a human-led tribute band aiming to challenge the popularity of the AI-generated music group
- mixedunknown
A user on Reddit reported that a friend sent 4000 AUD to a stranger in an AI-generated video who claimed to be in love with her
- imageAbrar Al-Heeti
Meta's new Muse Image AI model allows users to generate deepfakes of public Instagram accounts, prompting concerns over likeness rights and user privacy.
- videoAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
A viral video claiming to show dead bodies moving at the Delhi AIIMS mortuary has been debunked as an AI-generated fabrication
- imageAbhishek Sharma
Cricketer Abhishek Sharma has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights against defamatory AI-generated content
- mixedOrson Welles
Australian filmmaker Jodie Heenan uses AI to recreate Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons, sparking debate over creative synthesis and copyright
- imagePublic Instagram users
Meta withdrew its Muse Image AI tool from Instagram three days after launch following backlash over the unauthorized use of public users' likenesses in
- mixedKathy Hochul
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman released a 60-second political advertisement featuring an AI-generated facsimile of Governor Kathy Hochul
- audioCapillary Technologies
Capillary Technologies reports a sophisticated deepfake fraud resulting in a 3 million EUR loss at an overseas subsidiary through voice cloning and social
- imagePaul Thwaite
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite is the latest high-profile banking figure targeted by a fraudulent deepfake image circulating on social media
- imageDesire Luzinda
An image circulating online depicting Desire Luzinda with a baby bump was revealed to be an AI-generated manipulation of a genuine photograph from a May event
- imageAlexander Lukashenko
On July 6 2026 a fabricated image depicting the detention of Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko by Ukrainian forces circulated online and was
- mixedConor McGregor
The UFC faces ongoing backlash from fans and fighters for using AI-generated promotional content and distorted imagery to market Conor McGregor return at
- videounnamed UK firm
An unnamed UK firm suffered a $25 million loss after an employee was deceived by an AI-generated video call impersonating company leadership
- imageOluremi Tinubu
The Nigerian presidency faced backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu selling akara, which citizens labeled as insensitive
- videoBruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was targeted by an illegal gambling operator using AI-generated deepfake videos to falsely claim his endorsement.
- videoThanos Dokos
Greek national security adviser Thanos Dokos was deceived into disclosing sensitive information during a video call featuring a deepfake of a Ukrainian
- mixedArup
The 2024 Arup deepfake incident highlights the rising danger of AI-driven corporate fraud where synthetic video and audio are used to bypass verification.
- imageElijah Timmins-Scanlon and Akshay Raju
Streetwear brand Huffer has denied allegations that it used AI to recreate the likenesses of former models following an independent forensic investigation
- imageGoose dating app users
An investigation by WIRED revealed a coordinated network of AI-generated Instagram accounts used to recruit users for the invite-only gay dating app Goose
- mixedRosie O’Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts
President Donald Trump posted a spoof AI video on Truth Social featuring deepfakes of Rosie O’Donnell and other celebrities claiming to suffer from Trump.
- mixedAmerican Founding Fathers
The Freedom 250 organization has utilized generative AI to create uniform and often historically inaccurate portraits of American Founding Fathers for the.
- mixedPreity Zinta
Actor Preity Zinta has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court to demand the removal of unauthorized AI-generated deepfake content and morphed images.
- imageGoose users
The gay dating app Goose faces allegations of using AI-generated accounts to lure users into joining its platform through deceptive social media engagement
- imageTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce
An AI-generated image depicting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their wedding went viral on social media amidst ongoing public speculation about the couple
- videoHamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
An online romance scam utilized AI deepfakes impersonating the crown prince of Dubai to manipulate a victim into a fraudulent relationship
- mixedElectra Forrester
Electra Forrester suffered a personal violation when her best friend Remy Pryce used malicious deepfakes to target her safety
- videoRosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, Julia Roberts, and Robert De Niro
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfake versions of celebrity critics undergoing treatment for a fictional condition named Trump.
- mixedFat Joe
Roc Nation has requested a federal judge strike portions of a legal brief, alleging that opposing counsel used AI-generated fabricated quotes in a lawsuit
- videoRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Julia Roberts
Rosie O'Donnell and other celebrities respond to a viral AI-generated deepfake infomercial featuring Donald Trump mocking Trump Derangement Syndrome
- videoSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
A Filipino domestic worker lost her savings in an AI-powered romance scam involving deepfake video calls impersonating Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin.
- videoRosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo
On July 3 2026 Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring himself as Dr.
- imageTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce responded with humor after comedian Bert Kreischer shared an AI-generated photo depicting a fake wedding ceremony involving Kelce and Taylor.
- imageGay men
An investigation reveals that the dating app Goose allegedly utilized AI-generated profiles on Instagram to recruit users and promote its platform to gay men
- mixedJulia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, and Edward Norton
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfake testimonials from Hollywood celebrities discussing a fictional diagnosis
- videoRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Norton, Robert De Niro, and Julia Roberts
President Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring deepfakes of celebrity critics to promote a satirical treatment plan for Trump Derangement Syndrome
- videoJulia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Ed Norton, John Leguizamo
On July 2, 2026, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on X featuring deepfake depictions of six prominent celebrities discussing a fictional medical.
- mixedRosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, and Edward Norton
President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself as a doctor treating various celebrity critics for Trump derangement syndrome
- audioDeborah Del Mastro
California resident Deborah Del Mastro was defrauded of $5,400 after scammers used AI voice cloning to mimic her daughter in a fake kidnapping scheme