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2026· 60 incidents
May 2026
·60- videoRajesh Kumar Singh
A deepfake video falsely depicted Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh claiming India's cyber systems were jammed, which the government debunked as Pakistani propaganda.
- imageJorja Meloni
In May 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a deepfake image of herself on social media to raise awareness about the dangers of AI-generated disinformation.
- videoBarack Obama and Michelle Obama
A deepfake video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was shared on Truth Social, sparking widespread condemnation and raising concerns about online decorum.
- mixedAshley MacIsaac
Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5m after its AI Overview feature falsely identified him as a sex offender, leading to cancelled performances.
- imageDonald Trump
An AI-generated image posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social depicts him and other political figures in a pool, promoting his plan to overhaul the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- mixedJewish communities
AI-generated 'rabbis' are spreading antisemitic conspiracies on social media, targeting Jewish communities with false narratives and potentially inciting real-world violence.
- mixedJohn Lennon
Director Steven Soderbergh used AI to generate 10% of a new John Lennon documentary, creating metaphorical images to accompany abstract interview segments.
- imageFlorida residents
A satirical news page is using AI-generated images and false news reports to confuse readers in Ocala and other Florida cities, creating mass confusion.
- videoDr Adrian Laurence
AI-generated videos featuring real doctors have emerged on YouTube, potentially for ad revenue, raising concerns about authenticity and the use of deepfake technology.
- videoAdam Kwasman
A deepfake video targeting Scottsdale Vice Mayor Adam Kwasman surfaced amid controversy over a proposed crosswalk to his synagogue, raising concerns about antisemitism and misinformation.
- videoKeir Starmer
A man in Pakistan profited from AI-generated Islamophobic content targeting UK audiences, including deepfakes of Keir Starmer, highlighting the ease with which AI tools can spread divisive content.
- mixedThomas Massie and Michael Gallrein
During the 2026 Kentucky GOP primary race, AI-generated deepfake advertisements were utilized by candidates Thomas Massie and Michael Gallrein to attack one another
- mixedPéter Magyar
In Hungary's 2026 elections, despite heavy investment in propaganda and disinformation, the ruling party suffered a major defeat, partly due to public awareness and preemptive strategies.
- mixedNicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Cardi B
During the 2026 Met Gala, AI-generated deepfakes of celebrities flooded social media, fooling millions and highlighting the growing problem of detecting synthetic content.
- imageAssassin's Creed Invictus
A leaked screenshot of Assassin's Creed Invictus was criticized by Ubisoft after the leaker admitted to using AI to alter the image, sparking debate about misinformation.
- videoAlec Hogg and Cyril Ramaphosa
A deepfake video featuring Alec Hogg and Cyril Ramaphosa was used to promote a fraudulent online trading scheme, leading to financial losses for victims.
- mixedClassmates of Christian Zarate
A Tennessee teen faces adult charges for allegedly using AI to generate and distribute explicit images of classmates, raising concerns about AI misuse.
- imageGirls in Christian Zarate's class
A 17-year-old in Tennessee allegedly used AI to create sexually explicit images of his female classmates, posting them online and facing multiple charges as an adult.
- imageGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador
An AI-altered image posted on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Facebook page prompted calls to tighten AI use policies after it depicted a woman with six fingers.
- mixedMelissa Sims
A Florida woman was arrested and jailed after investigators determined that AI-generated text messages may have been used as fabricated evidence, raising concerns about AI's impact on the criminal justice system.
- imageGiorgia Meloni
AI-generated deepfake images of Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, circulated online, including one depicting her in lingerie.
- mixedThomas Massie and Ed Gallrein
In the 2026 Kentucky GOP primary, AI-generated deepfake ads targeted candidates Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein, sparking controversy and raising legal questions about synthetic media in political campaigns.
- imageStudents at Lancaster Country Day School and Council Rock district
Pennsylvania legislation aims to mandate immediate reporting of AI-generated deepfake nude images of students, following incidents at multiple school districts.
- videoAishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor
Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor have turned to tort law to combat deepfakes, seeking damages and injunctions against harmful material.
- imageUnderage girls
Two minors were arrested in Lavrio, Greece for allegedly creating and sharing manipulated images of underage girls, using deepfake-style techniques, leading to charges of child pornography and privacy violations.
- imagepet owners
Scammers are using AI-generated images of injured pets to trick pet owners into paying for fake veterinary services. They manipulate photos of lost pets posted online to make it appear the animal has been hurt, then…
- videoLuis Moreno Ocampo
Footage released by Minval Politika allegedly shows Luis Moreno Ocampo discussing using AI for a project linked to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh to influence political messaging through media and political channels.…
- imageJavier Lopez
Mayor Javier Lopez posted an AI-enhanced image to show a before-and-after comparison of city cleanup efforts, causing backlash from residents.
- imageUnderage victims
Two minors were arrested for allegedly creating and sharing manipulated images of other minors. They extracted faces from online images and inserted them into other pictures, creating deepfake-style content, and then…
- imageIsraeli soldiers
An AI-generated image was circulated on social media depicting Israeli soldiers looting property in Lebanon. The image was used to support claims of marauding by Jewish soldiers. AI detection tools indicated a high…
- videoArjun Kapoor
AI-generated deepfake videos that were offensive and inappropriate were created using the actor's likeness. Unauthorized merchandise with his face was sold and fake events were booked in his name. The court ordered…
- mixedretired journalist
Microsoft Copilot falsely accused a retired journalist of serious crimes, linking his name to criminal cases he reported on and publishing his personal details, including address and phone number.
- mixedunknown
Deepfake fraud, including investment scams using deepfakes of high-profile figures and corporate attacks impersonating CEOs, caused $2.19 billion in losses globally, with significant losses in the US due to…
- mixedGaurav Gogoi
31 deepfakes targeted Gaurav Gogoi, a prominent Congress candidate. These were coordinated and sustained, suggesting professional production infrastructure.
- mixedWest Bloomfield senior
An 80-year-old man lost $1K after booking a hotel with an AI-booking website. He has been waiting 10 months for a refund.
- imageSarah Stoodley
An AI-altered image depicting a woman with six fingers was used in an ad promoting the RSV vaccine for seniors. Sarah Stoodley questioned the image during Question Period.
- videoZelina Vega
A fake AI-generated video circulated online depicting Zelina Vega talking about her departure from WWE. Vega confirmed the video was fake and asked people not to believe it.
- videoMuslims
An AI-generated documentary surfaced on social media claiming to tell the story of a Muslim man running a sex trafficking and drug operation in the town of Clonmel. The video used a synthetic narrator and recycled…
- imageLancaster Country Day School students
AI-generated deepfake nude or inappropriate images were made of almost 50 students and circulated, leading to humiliation. School districts delayed reporting, unsure how to handle it.
- videoKathy Hilton
Kathy Hilton fell victim to an AI-generated scam promoting a 'Jell-O diet' through fake celebrity endorsements, highlighting the increasing sophistication of AI-driven misinformation.
- videoBeastie Boys
The FBI director posted a promotional video using AI to recreate scenes from the Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' video, sparking debate over copyright and AI's role in government communications.
- mixedUAE
Iran-linked hackers are using AI and deepfakes to spread misinformation and trigger panic in the UAE. The attacks have targeted critical infrastructure and have seen a rise in phishing incidents.
- videoJackie and Shadow
AI-generated videos are depicting Jackie and Shadow, two bald eagles famous for their 24-hour livestream, in false and unnatural ways. Some videos show them in dangerous situations, or depict events that are not…
- mixedWWE
A YouTube channel is posting videos about World Wrestling Entertainment, mixing real and AI-generated footage with clips from the video game "WWE 2K." Some of these videos include robotic voiceovers that devolve into…
- mixedminors
AI is being used to create child sexual abuse material, with the material becoming increasingly indistinguishable from real CSAM. Offenders claim that this material is 'not real' to avoid prosecution. Legislators are…
- videoSimon Harris
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris became a victim of deepfakes used in fraudulent investment product advertisements, highlighting AI's growing challenges.
- videoMeituan
An AI-generated video purporting to show a Meituan delivery driver in Shanghai expressing support for Taiwan was widely shared online as a genuine event.
- imagedozens of women in Minnesota
Minnesota is set to be the first state to ban 'nudification' apps, with app makers risking $500K fines for enabling the creation of fake AI nudes.
- mixedWarren Buffett
At Berkshire Hathaway's 2026 annual meeting, a deepfake Warren Buffett asked the first question during the Q&A session with new CEO Greg Abel, highlighting AI's potential risks.
- videoTaylor Swift
A deepfake scam using Taylor Swift's likeness promoted a get-rich-quick scheme on TikTok, highlighting the increasing sophistication and prevalence of AI-driven scams.
- audioDaughter
Scammers used AI to clone a daughter's voice and called her father, making him believe she had been kidnapped in an attempt to extort him.
- imageChildren
Individuals, including teens, are using AI systems to generate child sex abuse material. An 18-year-old was arrested for possessing AI-generated and actual child sexual abuse material, as well as animal sexual abuse…
- videoErika Kirk
A fake AI-generated video of Erika Kirk was created showing her breathing heavily into a microphone. The video was modeled after a real video but had inconsistencies such as differences in the studio furnishings and…
- imageAmanda
Amanda, a part-time model, was targeted by a man posing as a representative of an international agency, who used AI to manipulate photos taken during their meeting into sexually explicit deepfake images. He then…
- videoVal Kilmer
The indie film "As Deep as the Grave" featured a fully AI-generated performance for Val Kilmer after his death, making the film ineligible for an Oscar under the Academy's new AI policy.
- imageXRP Las Vegas attendees
Crypto scammers used AI-generated images of women to target attendees of the XRP Las Vegas conference on social media. The images were designed to look as though they were taken in front of the conference's official…
- imageC.Bedford
C. Bedford's photo was used to promote a BAFTA panel on AI in games without their consent, even though they are not interested in generative AI and AI content.
- mixedVictim on Facebook Marketplace
A Facebook Marketplace user was defrauded out of $720 after sending money via Cash App for a laptop that was never delivered.
- imageMolly Kelley and 80 other women in Minnesota
Minnesota passed the nation's first ban on 'nudification' apps, addressing a source of nonconsensual deepfakes after a mass incident impacted around 80 women.
- videoAmy Klobuchar
A deepfake video was created depicting Amy Klobuchar delivering a profane rant in response to an American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. The video looked and sounded real, prompting legislative action to address…