Celebrity deepfakes

A woman in her 30s was defrauded of 35 million won after an eight-month long-distance romance scam involving a deepfake impersonation of a famous actor

A$AP Rocky faces allegations of using generative AI to incorporate a visual sequence from a 2019 video by creators Ari Fararooy and Cache Bunny without.

Ukrainian YouTuber Olga Loiek had her likeness cloned into a deepfake avatar on Chinese social media to spread political propaganda without her consent

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared an AI-generated video on his official Instagram account featuring himself and two cabinet ministers dancing to.

An offshore casino utilized an unauthorized deepfake video of Manchester United footballer Bruno Fernandes for promotional advertising purposes

The AI-native studio One of One utilized generative AI to produce a full brand campaign featuring the likeness of the late footballer Diego Maradona

Humboldt County musician Brett McFarland faces copyright theft after an AI-generated artist used his lyrics to claim royalties on streaming platforms

An AI-generated video depicting five college football coaches performing at an NPR Tiny Desk Concert went viral as a satirical response to recent game losses

Researchers identified a series of social media accounts spreading a deepfake video of Jaden Smith to facilitate a banking credential theft scam

Angolan-Portuguese musician IAMDDB has accused the Israeli government of using an unauthorized AI-generated video that misappropriated her likeness

Scammers impersonated Atlanta Braves player Austin Riley on social media to deceive a fan into sending $2,000 under false pretenses

A Brazilian man traveled 2,000 km to meet an AI-generated influencer after being misled by videos that simulated personal conversations, leaving him stranded

Scam websites are using AI-generated images of actress Emily Blunt to impersonate a fictional baker named Elena to drive traffic to ad-monetized recipe blogs

An AI-manipulated image circulating on social media falsely depicts Congress leader Shashi Tharoor alongside AISA National President Neha Bora

Users leveraged the Genjutsu AI tool to create unauthorized deepfake recreations of the music video Storm by replacing original performers with celebrities.

Veteran voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda filed a lawsuit against a TikTok account that used generative AI to imitate his voice without authorization

A covert network of 34 anonymous TikTok accounts utilized AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated news reports to discredit Hungarian opposition leader Péter.

Actress Neha Sharma has issued a formal legal warning demanding the immediate removal of unauthorized AI-generated videos and images using her likeness

Voice actor Shinta Hinata discovered unauthorized AI-generated audio of his character from the anime series Chibi Maruko-chan singing songs he did not perform

A viral compilation video falsely depicts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy performing dance routines through the use of AI-generated deepfake.

Voice actor Tsuda Kenjiro successfully sued a TikTok user for unauthorized AI voice cloning, establishing a legal precedent for the protection of vocal.

Voice actor Masako Nozawa publicly condemned the unauthorized use of AI-generated videos that clone her voice, describing the practice as theft

A TikTok account featuring a hyperrealistic AI-generated influencer mimicking Johnny Bravo deceived viewers and fueled misleading financial success claims.

A verified Instagram fan account posted a counterfeit AI-generated image of actress Mia Goth which was falsely reported by media as a real selfie

The Australian Football League demanded Sportsbet remove unauthorized AI-generated videos featuring players and coaches in fictional scenarios

A woman was defrauded of significant funds and faced home foreclosure after being manipulated by a scammer impersonating Jon Bon Jovi for a year

The AFL ordered gambling partner Sportsbet to remove unauthorized AI-generated videos of athletes mimicking famous speeches and movie lines

FC Köln used an AI-generated image of professional footballer Jens Castrop to mock him on social media following a derby match victory

Spanish voice actor Claudio Serrano discovered an unauthorized AI clone of his voice and image on a US platform that demanded more voice data to process his.

Two synthetic images depicting singer Benson Boone shirtless in a gym were identified as AI-generated by a detection service in October 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar publicly addressed the circulation of an AI-generated image that falsely depicted him making an arrest

Voice actor Inka Magnaye highlights the ethical concerns of AI replacing human talent after her mother lost a professional voice-over contract to an.

An AI-generated image depicting actress Sydney Sweeney at a desert gas station was identified by an authenticity tracking service on October 7 2026

Rapper Northfacegawd removed a music video after using an unauthorized AI-generated likeness of professional gamer Faker which sparked public controversy

An AI-generated image depicting Klay Thompson and a pregnant Megan Thee Stallion exiting a venue circulated online, highlighting the spread of synthetic media

Cardi B legal representatives issued cease and desist notices to a content producer for a viral AI-generated video series depicting the rapper in The Nanny

A North Korean hacker used AI-generated visuals and a stolen identity to infiltrate KnowBe4 as a software engineer, attempting to deploy malware.

Delhi Police arrested YouTuber Nadeem Ahmed for creating and circulating AI-generated footage depicting a police officer misbehaving with a woman to incite.

An AI-generated image depicting actress Emma Myers in a gym setting was analyzed for authenticity and tracked by AI or Not on October 6 2026

A Guelph woman lost $14,000 to a cryptocurrency scam after interacting with deepfake video and audio content impersonating YouTube creator Mr. Beast

A fake journalist persona named Daniel Robson used AI-generated imagery to infiltrate news organizations and publish content targeting Moroccan dissidents

Political analyst Yevhen Mahda criticizes former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for using AI-generated videos to promote defense initiatives while failing.

A Tokyo court established a legal precedent by protecting a voice actor against the unauthorized use of an AI-generated clone on TikTok

A deepfake video mimicking a BBC News report was circulated on X following an incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 using AI-manipulated footage

Multiple Canadian media outlets retracted articles after discovering that a journalist persona named Daniel Robson was likely an AI-generated fabrication

The Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court ruled against a company for unauthorized AI voice cloning, establishing a new burden-shifting framework for.

A fan-made 50-minute Doctor Who episode titled The Curse of Kilmorag utilized unauthorized synthetic recreations of David Tennant to spark industry debate

Actor Salman Khan has publicly condemned the creation of fabricated AI videos and voice clones of himself circulating on social media platforms

An AI-generated image depicting actor Nicolas Prattes shirtless on a street was identified and tracked by an authenticity verification service on September 28.

SM Entertainment has filed a criminal complaint after AI-generated composite images depicting actress Im Yoon-ah as pregnant were distributed online

Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok to challenge the unauthorized use of an AI-generated clone of his voice for commercial gain

Artist Seo Eun-hye faced unfounded pregnancy rumors after posting an AI-generated ultrasound image on social media that was intended for a cheerful card

The gambling platform Kalshi faced backlash after using generative AI to create a deepfake advertisement that altered the race of YouTuber Elliott Choy

Russian disinformation operators utilized a deepfake video featuring the Mother Jones editor-in-chief to spread fabricated claims about the DNC and CNN.

KATSEYE member Lara Raj addresses a viral AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted her using offensive and racist language

Manchester City star Erling Haaland and YouTuber MrBeast teamed up to recreate a viral AI-generated video that previously duped fans during the 2026 World Cup

The late Gene Wilder returns to the screen in a Netflix series using AI voice synthesis to narrate the production Wonkas The Golden Ticket

A retired psychologist was defrauded of 180000 dollars by scammers using deepfake video and voice-cloning technology to impersonate a romantic interest

Zelda Williams has publicly condemned the creation and circulation of an AI-generated deepfake video depicting her late father discussing conspiracy theories

Punjab Assembly member Hina Parvez Butt is calling for urgent action against non-consensual AI-generated videos targeting public figures and women in Pakistan

On September 21 2026 AI actress Tilly Norwood experienced a technical glitch during a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview by switching from English to Cantonese

Times Now utilized generative AI to create a hyper-realistic simulation of the mob lynching of Chongtham Vikram Singh, sparking widespread ethical concerns.

AI-generated images falsely claiming to show singer Sam Smith in 2016 and 2025 were debunked after detection tools confirmed they were synthetic

Australian financial scams have increasingly utilized deepfake footage of public figures like Anthony Albanese and Dick Smith to deceive victims

An investigation revealed a YouTube channel using AI to deepfake an Australian accent onto a Brazilian creator to promote political content

YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, recently addressed a deceptive deepfake scam advertisement on TikTok that falsely promoted an iPhone giveaway

Russian disinformation actors utilized deepfake videos of celebrities including Emma Caulfield and Alyson Hannigan to spread political propaganda

Russian disinformation operation Matryoshka targets US midterms using deepfake celebrity videos and unauthorized CNN branding to smear Democratic candidates

Celebrity Cruises faces criticism after using AI-generated imagery in promotional brochures, sparking a debate regarding travel marketing transparency and.

A viral video falsely claiming to show footballer Neymar posing with a real woman has been debunked as a digital manipulation featuring an AI-generated figure

An AI-generated video depicting Kerala politicians as Bigg Boss Malayalam contestants has gone viral for its realistic synthesis of faces and voices

Pakistani actresses and public figures are calling for government action against an Instagram account spreading AI-generated deepfakes depicting violence and.

An offshore gambling site used AI-generated deepfakes to falsely claim the father of soccer star Alphonso Davies won millions in an Instagram scam ad

A Kremlin-backed disinformation campaign is using AI-cloned celebrity voices and unauthorized news branding to spread false narratives targeting U.S.

Tani Laila is calling for social media users to report AI-generated content spreading false rumors about the health and death of her mother, singer Runa Laila

Anthropic disrupted a commercial influence operation that used AI to profile Malaysian voters and manage a network of over 1,000 fake social media accounts

An AI-generated track mimicking Eminem has gone viral on YouTube, deceiving thousands of listeners despite being an unauthorized imitation

A financial sector victim lost £250,000 after being targeted by a sophisticated AI-generated video scam featuring a celebrity endorsement

An AI-generated advertisement featuring Sydney Sweeney and Nike branding is circulating on social media but is not an official campaign

In September 2026 President Donald J. Trump utilized a series of AI-generated images and videos on social media to promote political narratives and

On September 6, 2026, President Donald Trump shared numerous AI-generated images on Truth Social including a manipulated depiction of actor Robert De Niro

AI music generator Suno pulled an unauthorized advertisement featuring Mary J. Blige after the singer faced online abuse for an endorsement she never approved

Actor Shruti Haasan has secured an interim injunction from the Bombay High Court to protect her personality rights against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes

Indie band Torus discovered their viral TikTok cover song was stolen and extended using generative AI on Spotify

Elon Musk is being featured in sophisticated AI-generated deepfake videos designed to promote a fraudulent financial investment platform called Quantum AI

An AI-generated country music persona named River Cain misled social media users with a fabricated video depicting the artist being hit by a phone

An investigation reveals how a Russian-linked influence operation used AI to generate propaganda and manipulate public opinion in the Central African Republic

An independent artist suspects their long-term producer delivered AI-generated tracks instead of original songs after paying $550 for two compositions

AIMIM expelled MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig following an alleged video leak controversy that the politician claims is a deepfake created for political extortion

Donald Trump faces widespread public backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of himself with the late Dolly Parton on social media

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes of political figures to promote fraudulent investment schemes through manufactured social media

An investigation by Dubawa reveals that AI-generated footage was used to falsely claim foreign terrorists were entering Nigeria

Netflix utilizes artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of the late Gene Wilder for its new reality competition series Wonkas The Golden Ticket

A retired psychologist lost $180,000 to a sophisticated romance scam involving deepfake video, voice cloning, and stolen identity documents

Mark Cuban criticizes Meta for allowing AI-generated ads on Facebook that use his likeness to scam users into purchasing fake medical products

Creator Brian Monarch released a deepfake video replacing every major character in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite with the face of Arnold Schwarzenegger

A viral image depicting rapper Lil Durk as bald in a mug shot has been identified as an AI-generated fabrication while he remains in federal custody

An AI-generated video featuring actor Ravi Kishan in a scene from the sitcom Friends has gone viral for its seamless integration of his voice and likeness

Singapore mandates that TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram verify advertisers following a surge in deepfake scams using high-profile political and celebrity

An investigation reveals that the anonymous far-right AI rapper Danny Bones is a project created by music producer Denver Bamber and 3D animator Theo