Election deepfakes

The Assam Chief Minister Office has initiated legal action following the circulation of an AI-generated morphed image of Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media

Russian Telegram channels are circulating AI-generated images falsely depicting Ukrainian women being forcibly drafted to sow panic and discredit military.

An AI-generated deepfake video falsely linked Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong and SP Vivek Syiem to illegal money collection allegations

TUV councillor Ron McDowell faced criticism after sharing an AI-generated image that falsely inflated attendance numbers at a loyalist rally in Portadown

A political attack ad targeting Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff used AI-generated imagery to depict him receiving cosmetic treatments, which the candidate publicly.

Researchers identified 554 deepfake posts impersonating presidential candidates and journalists during the 2026 Brazilian election in violation of electoral.

The hacking group TA419 impersonated AI experts and government officials to target US policy minds at think tanks and defense contractors via deceptive emails

A fabricated front page of The Times of India featuring an AI-generated image of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Candidate Don Scott utilizes an AI-powered avatar called the Don Bot on his campaign website to interact with voters and answer questions during his run for.

French politician Julien Odoul sparked controversy by posting an AI-altered image of a Muslim woman with her hijab and modest clothing removed

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

Santa Clara mayoral candidate Gary Ferraris faces a state complaint for using undisclosed AI-generated images of fake supporters on his campaign website

A deepfake robocall impersonating President Joe Biden was used to discourage voters from participating in the 2024 New Hampshire primary election

North Korean operatives are infiltrating fintech and crypto firms by using AI-generated identities and synthetic video conferencing to secure remote.

A UK councilwoman faced scrutiny after using an AI-generated, de-aged photo of herself in her election campaign materials to misrepresent her appearance

Scammers repurposed footage of entrepreneur Akash Anand to create a deepfake video promoting a fraudulent AI-trading scheme on Instagram

An AI-generated image falsely depicting former Indonesian president Joko Widodo presenting his university diploma was debunked as synthetic content

Russian propagandists disseminated an AI-generated deepfake video depicting soldiers from the 46th Separate Airborne Brigade falsely claiming they were.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino faced significant backlash from fellow Republicans after sharing AI-generated videos of himself partying

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

A viral video falsely depicting the destruction of a campaign vehicle belonging to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was identified as AI-generated content

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

AI-generated videos impersonating Portuguese media outlets RTP and SIC Notícias are spreading false footage of far-right protests across Europe to manipulate.

AI-generated images falsely depicting drone footage of an SJB political protest were circulated on social media to misrepresent crowd sizes at the event

Taiwanese authorities are launching a crackdown on AI-generated deepfakes targeting political candidates ahead of upcoming year-end local elections

An analysis by Nieuwsuur revealed that defense speeches by Dutch officials and social media posts by the Prime Minister were generated using artificial.

Family First Credit Union CEO Jane Smith issued an apology after an AI-generated image of her family sparked significant online backlash and safety concerns

An AI-generated image falsely depicting shipping containers blocking roads in Islamabad circulated on social media ahead of a political protest in September.

A federal judge issued an injunction against a Montana law requiring AI disclosures on political ads, allowing more AI-altered content in upcoming campaigns.

Russian disinformation networks are leveraging deepfakes and fabricated media to target French presidential contenders and undermine electoral trust ahead of.

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

A federal judge ruled that a Montana law requiring disclaimers on AI-generated political advertisements likely violates First Amendment protections

The Flamingo Revolution in Albania faces digital warfare through AI-generated deepfakes and coordinated social media censorship of activists and journalists

Meta Oversight Board mandates the removal of deepfake videos targeting a UK councillor and a Muslim activist, citing inadequate platform safeguards

Meta oversight board orders removal of deepfakes targeting a Scottish councillor and a Muslim activist, citing inadequate platform safeguards

Russian Telegram channel Voyna s Feykami released an AI-generated PSA featuring a six-fingered Leonardo DiCaprio to warn citizens about election.

North Carolina state Senate candidate Jessica Bichler was targeted by an AI-generated campaign ad that depicted her in impossible poses to mock her policy.

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

State officials warn of a viral AI-generated video scam falsely claiming that Congress created a property tax freeze program for senior citizens

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

The Religious Zionist Party released an AI-generated campaign video depicting the arrests of Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and other judicial officials

A viral image claiming to show world leaders taking a selfie at the 2026 BRICS summit in Delhi was revealed to be a high-probability AI-generated fabrication

Texas Republican candidates are increasingly utilizing AI-generated campaign advertisements to depict political opponents in misleading scenarios ahead of the.

Lebanese broadcaster LBCI faces backlash for an AI-generated Miss Lebanon advertisement accused of promoting sexism and street harassment

An AI-generated livestream featuring a deepfake of Donald Trump recently appeared on YouTube to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency double-your-money scam

Following the SLPP rally in Anuradhapura on September 12 2026 misleading images including AI-generated content and photos from a Bangladesh rally went viral

Fraudsters in Bangladesh leveraged AI voice cloning and compromised mobile numbers to impersonate Members of Parliament and solicit fraudulent money transfers

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.

The US Department of Homeland Security removed an AI-generated advertisement from X following backlash over its targeting of Indian-origin and Sikh truck

The Chief Whip of Bangladesh has issued a security warning to MPs regarding ongoing digital fraud involving voice cloning, hacked mobile numbers, and

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

Arizona state representative Lorena Austin is considering legal action after Turning Point USA activists distributed AI-generated deepfakes depicting them

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security removed an AI-generated social media advertisement following intense backlash over racial and religious profiling

Nisos Chief People Officer Magen Gicinto details her experience identifying a deepfake candidate during a remote hiring process for an AI engineer role

AI-generated deepfake videos of congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke posted on X have sparked concerns regarding political misinformation and voter trust

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

Texas Republicans have released an AI-generated deepfake advertisement targeting Democratic candidates James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa, and Vikki Goodwin

AI-generated political advertisements are saturating social media ahead of the Victorian election, raising questions about transparency and funding.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick faces scrutiny after using AI-generated campaign ads featuring unauthorized Texas university trademarks to mock Democratic candidates

Oakland political campaigns are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence tools to generate campaign graphics, music, and videos for the 2026

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

Fraudsters utilized an AI voice clone of Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto to scam prominent business figures out of over 1 million euros

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman faces a legal complaint after posting an AI-generated campaign video depicting his political opponents

AI-generated images falsely claiming presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar promised to ban rent and imprison landlords circulated on social media in

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

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir deleted an AI-generated video depicting the starvation of Palestinian prisoners following international

An analysis of the 2026 incident where the US President shared a deepfake video of an Iranian oil terminal burning to influence the geopolitical landscape

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

Australian medical professionals are battling a surge in AI-generated deepfakes used to promote fraudulent health products and spread dangerous medical

Democratic Senate candidate Jessica Bichler issued a cease-and-desist to Republican Senator Michael Lee over AI-generated campaign ads in North Carolina.

Representative Derrick Van Orden is at the center of a debate regarding state laws governing the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising

Experian's 2026 fraud forecast identifies deepfake job candidates as a top-tier security threat capable of bypassing traditional hiring to infiltrate

Exabeam identified a North Korean-affiliated operative who bypassed standard hiring checks using AI-generated documents and real-time interview assistance

Congressional candidate Nathan Berning faces backlash after using AI to generate a fake political endorsement from the late Native Hawaiian activist

The Vatican is struggling to combat an exponential rise in AI-generated deepfake videos and images depicting Pope Leo XIV making false statements.

DW Fact Check investigated a series of viral TikTok weight-loss videos linked to the Her75 app that utilized identical body footage with different

A deepfake video of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme tied to freshwater reserves

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton faced criticism after X flagged a campaign graphic outlining his data center policy as AI-generated content

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

A federal judge in Billings is reviewing a legal challenge against a Montana law that mandates disclosures for AI-generated political content

Social media posts circulating in August 2026 used AI-generated audio to falsely depict deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi criticizing anti-junta

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

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against a Montana law restricting AI-generated political advertisements on First Amendment grounds

A viral photo showing professional tennis player Alex Eala carrying a bag supporting Sara Duterte has been debunked as an AI-generated manipulation

Congressman Derrick Van Orden has been posting AI-generated deepfake videos of his opponent Rebecca Cooke during a competitive Wisconsin congressional race

An AI-generated image falsely circulating on social media claims to be an old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Kern County officials are warning seniors about AI-generated videos falsely promoting a non-existent tax form called 1098-SR to freeze property taxes

A Russian propaganda network known as Operation Overload or Matryoshka used deepfakes and fabricated news to spread false claims about Ukrainian President

Oklahoma faces pressure to regulate AI-generated political advertisements following the circulation of deepfakes targeting local election candidates

A family lost $10000 to a scammer using an AI-generated avatar to pose as an immigration attorney on Facebook while targeting vulnerable individuals

The Sundbyberg branch of the Centre Party faced public scrutiny after releasing election posters that claimed to be handcrafted but appeared AI-generated

Florida congressional candidate Dan Bilzerian is facing widespread condemnation for using AI-generated videos to promote antisemitic tropes against

Australian regulators warn of rising investment scams using deepfakes of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to defraud citizens of millions

A viral photo allegedly showing former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi drinking with Dhirendra Brahmachari was proven to be AI-generated

Facebook is hosting a surge of AI-generated content promoting Islamophobic violence and misinformation targeting Dearborn Michigan and police chief Issa

An investigation into the use of generative AI in Tamil Nadu politics, focusing on the controversial deepfake of late leader C N Annadurai.

Major brands like Valentino and Coca Cola faced consumer backlash after utilizing AI-generated imagery for advertising campaigns

In 2026, Polish billionaire Rafał Brzoska was targeted by AI-driven deepfake advertisements on Meta platforms as part of a widespread global fraud scheme

Hundreds of AI-generated videos are circulating on YouTube, falsely promising Berks County seniors that they can eliminate or freeze their property taxes