Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Pete Kilbane deepfake (Mar 2026)
City councillor Pete Kilbane was targeted by AI-generated deepfake images and videos. A fake video showed him handing cash to men in balaclavas, and his likeness was used in still images with false quotes about…
- Incident date
- Mar 2026
- Target
- Pete Kilbane
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
City councillor Pete Kilbane was targeted by AI-generated deepfake images and videos. A fake video showed him handing cash to men in balaclavas, and his likeness was used in still images with false quotes about religious festivals and misinformation about the council. He and the council leader were advised to increase security at their homes.