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retired journalist deepfake (May 2026)

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.

Incident date
May 2026
Target
retired journalist
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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.

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