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The Rolling Stones collaborated with Deep Voodoo, an AI company, to de-age Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood in their music video for "In the Stars."

In May 2026, the White House X account posted an AI-generated image mocking Drake's new album cover, replacing a detail with a MAGA reference, sparking online criticism.

Adobe is facing a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of voices of journalists and podcasters to train AI models, raising consent and intellectual property concerns.

A Singaporean business professional lost millions after a Zoom call with deepfake versions of government officials, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

In 2026, families in Tennessee are suing an AI platform after a teenage boy allegedly used it to create explicit AI-generated images of his classmates, causing significant distress.

Federal prosecutors indicted an innocent person based on deepfake evidence, highlighting the challenges of detecting and addressing AI-generated forgeries in the legal system.

An Iowa student was suspended for using AI to create deepfake videos of teachers, impacting the North Polk community.

A viral video showing rats pouring from a truck, falsely linked to the 2026 hantavirus outbreak, was identified as AI-generated, likely using OpenAI's Sora 2.

A PAC supporting Brad Cohen's congressional campaign ran ads featuring an AI-generated version of the candidate, using both deepfaked footage and AI-generated dialogue.

A Santa Barbara resident was convicted under a new California law for creating and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), marking one of the first cases of its kind on the Central Coast.

The Rolling Stones' music video for "In The Stars" utilizes deepfake technology to transport Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood back to the 1970s.

OpenAI faced allegations from Scarlett Johansson, who claimed their voice assistant sounded "eerily similar" to her after she declined to license her voice.

AI-generated images of a fictional Audemars Piguet x Swatch wristwatch collaboration went viral, creating disappointment when the real product was a pocket watch.

An Iowa Board of Education case involves a North Polk Middle School student who allegedly created AI-generated deepfake videos of school staff.

In Brazil's 2026 elections, generative AI is being used to create synthetic personas that influence public opinion, raising concerns about regulation and free speech.

Deepfakes are no longer just a public scam concern but a growing business security issue, with 62% of organizations experiencing deepfake-enabled social engineering.

Nassourdine Imavov created an AI-generated video expressing frustration with the UFC middleweight title shot selection process.

A military parade in Russia featured a video with AI-generated aircraft displaying NATO insignia, sparking discussion about the state of the country.

South Korea's Bithumb exchange launched an anti-phishing campaign in response to rising deepfake scams targeting cryptocurrency investors.

A student at Untan University allegedly created vulgar deepfakes of fellow students, leading to widespread discussion and eventual exposure on social media.

A victim describes being lured into a fraudulent investment scheme by FXSI, which allegedly used deepfake-style advertising and sophisticated online tactics.

Four financial journalists publishing in major outlets are accused of being AI-generated fakes promoting specific crypto coins, potentially orchestrated by a crypto PR firm.

A job seeker was scammed by a fake crypto exchange job posting on Indeed, involving AI-generated orders and a request for a bogus "verification deposit."

Seven journalists and voice actors are suing ElevenLabs, alleging the AI company used their voices without consent to train its voice models.

A Southside High School student was charged with terrorizing after an AI-generated image circulated on social media depicting a person with a firearm.

Chinese short-video platforms are pushing back against AI-generated dramas, which use stolen faces and awkward fake actors, and are incentivizing live-action productions.

Yankees legend Reggie Jackson shared an obviously fake AI-generated video of a woman kicking a soccer ball, leading to mockery from fans.

A former Member of Scottish Parliament, Tommy Sheridan, shared a fake AI-generated image online related to a controversial penalty decision in a Celtic vs. Motherwell match.

A Warminster man pleaded guilty to child porn charges after creating AI-generated deepfake images of a teen neighbor and stealing her clothing.

A North High School employee resigned after being accused of generating inappropriate AI images of staff members on a personal computer.

A website called 4 Pillar Games launched an AI-generated "historical archive" of tabletop game designers, drawing immediate backlash for inaccuracies and unauthorized use of likenesses.

Award-winning journalists and narrators are suing Google, alleging the tech giant used their voice recordings without permission to train AI systems.

A Maricopa County, Arizona man has been indicted on charges related to AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), marking the county's first case of its kind.

In May 2026, the AMA highlighted deepfake impersonation of physicians, signaling a shift in healthcare identity security and the need for protections against AI-driven fraud.

An Ohio man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for using AI to create child pornography by morphing images of children.

A newly-elected councillor in the UK, George Boyd, faced accusations that he was AI-generated after his campaign photo sparked suspicion online, leading to widespread debate about his existence.

Pennsylvania's Department of State has formed a task force to identify AI chatbots misleading users into thinking they are licensed professionals, leading to a lawsuit against Character.AI.

AI scams are on the rise in Michigan, with deepfakes and cloned voices being used to con residents out of money and extort teenagers.

A new survey reveals the increasing prevalence of AI-generated deepfake pornography targeting teenagers, with significant implications for online safety and legal accountability.

A coordinated deepfake campaign used AI-generated videos to accuse Singapore of being ungrateful to China, sparking debate about the source and intent of the disinformation.

John Fleming accused Jeff Landry of orchestrating an AI-generated attack ad in the Louisiana Senate race, featuring an image of Fleming driving a school bus full of immigrants.

A former North High School teacher is under investigation for allegedly creating AI-generated images of ECASD staff using a personal computer.

An AI-generated image falsely depicting former Senate President Vicente Sotto III colluding with law enforcement fueled misinformation regarding a high-profile arrest warrant

An image circulating on Facebook purporting to show a "Mard March" in reaction to the Aurat March protests in 2026 is actually AI-generated and false.

A video appearing to show Michael Jackson alive in 2026 was determined to be AI-generated content, debunking claims of his continued existence.

A Greek minister denounced an AI-generated image circulating online, threatening legal action against those claiming its authenticity.

Cyber criminals are blackmailing UK schools using AI deepfakes of pupils created from website photos, threatening to publish the images unless they receive money.

Hackers leveraged AI to create a zero-day exploit for a popular open-source web administration tool, bypassing its 2FA protection before the attack was widely deployed.

Experts advise UK schools to remove pupil photos online after criminals used AI to create sexually explicit images for blackmail, targeting at least one secondary school.

In Ahmedabad, India, police arrested individuals running an AI deepfake blackmail scheme targeting women through fake spiritual profiles on social media in May 2026.

In 2026, Russia increased its use of AI-generated videos to falsely portray battlefield gains in Ukraine, part of a broader information warfare campaign.

UK schools have been advised to remove student photos from websites due to blackmailers using AI to create explicit images, demanding money to prevent publication.

An Indian court issued an interim order protecting entrepreneur Aman Gupta from unauthorized use of his likeness, including AI deepfakes, across online platforms.

In May 2026, a fabricated video circulated on social media, falsely depicting a damaged US military plane purportedly struck by Iranian forces, but analysis revealed it was AI-generated.

Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft are being sued by journalists and podcasters who allege the companies used their voices without permission to train AI, violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act.

A video circulating on social media in May 2026 purported to show Israeli soldiers burning an American flag, but was later determined to be AI-generated.

In May 2026, Google's Threat Intelligence Group discovered the first known instance of cybercriminals using AI to weaponize a zero-day vulnerability.

Actor Jeong Yoon-min clarified that a widely circulated selfie of him with Brad Pitt in Bukchon Hanok Village was AI-generated, sparking discussion about deepfake realism.

Russian sources are distributing AI-generated videos purporting to show Russian troops raising flags in Ukrainian settlements, part of an information campaign to amplify claims of battlefield gains.

A cryptocurrency foundation employee was targeted via deepfake Zoom calls to install malware, highlighting the increasing sophistication of North Korean-linked cyberattacks.