Election deepfakes

The Nithya Raman campaign filed ethics complaints against a super PAC for using an AI-generated voice to impersonate the candidate in a political phone.

Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager denounces a political attack ad that used generative AI to falsely depict him at an event with people he has.

Republican candidate Zach Lahn defended the use of an AI-generated likeness of opponent Rob Sand in a political advertisement during the Iowa governor race

An Asheville drag queen is exploring legal action after a political campaign used AI to falsely depict her dancing with a congressional candidate

The Indian Army debunked a deepfake video using AI lip-syncing and voice cloning to falsely attribute fabricated claims about Chinese border control to Lt Gen.

In October 2026, doctored videos and photos falsely depicted North Korean military forces massing closer to the South Korean border than reality

Fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner identified 484 fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Zaima Rahman to distribute AI-generated content

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv to highlight existential threats from Iran

The campaign of Republican Mike Collins utilized an AI-generated deepfake of Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in a political advertisement to depict him saying.

A political campaign in Fort Bend County removed an AI-generated video featuring fabricated endorsements from Black residents following public backlash

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv during the 2026 election campaign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced backlash after posting an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv to warn voters of Iranian.

The Yemeni Ministry of Defense has issued a warning regarding an AI-driven campaign using voice cloning to impersonate commanders and issue fake orders to.

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

Spain's People Party faces a legal complaint after using AI-generated deepfakes of Socialist Party figures to depict them making fabricated statements

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette faced voter confusion after an AI-generated political ad falsely depicted her undergoing a lie-detector test that caught.

Washington Senate Democrats have challenged a Republican-backed PAC over an undisclosed AI-manipulated image used in a political campaign mailer

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

An ethics complaint was filed against Congressman Derrick Van Orden for allegedly posting undisclosed AI-generated graphics and deepfake videos of political.

The Mississippi Republican Party has requested an investigation into a campaign video allegedly using AI to falsely depict U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith

Swedesboro Brewing Co faced significant customer backlash after introducing an AI-generated virtual spokesperson to promote its craft beer products

Security awareness training firm KnowBe4 was compromised after unknowingly hiring a deepfake candidate for a software engineer position

The Spanish Popular Party faces backlash after using AI to create a deepfake video featuring fabricated confessions from PSOE political figures and Begoña.

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

An 88-year-old Canadian man lost $450,000 over 10 months after being targeted by an online investment scam featuring a deepfake video of Mark Carney

A political action committee faces an election complaint for allegedly using an undisclosed AI-generated image of Multnomah County Commissioner Julia.

The campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro utilized AI-generated avatars and manipulated event photography to artificially inflate crowd sizes and simulate support from.

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused foreign leaders of spreading AI-generated images depicting non-existent violence to misrepresent civil unrest in.

French President Emmanuel Macron reported that AI-generated images and videos were used to spread false narratives about riots in France to influence.

A Virginia-based political group distributed AI-generated mailers in Wisconsin depicting Democratic candidate David Crowley in disparaging, fabricated.

An Indian citizen was targeted by a malicious AI-manipulated image that falsely depicted him as a Pakistani national to defame his character

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released an AI-generated campaign video depicting Gaza as a devastated ghost town to mock Palestinian.

Spain's People's Party released an AI-generated campaign video featuring deepfakes of political figures making false confessions ahead of the general election

Political advertisements featuring AI-generated images and audio of candidates James Talarico, John Cornyn, and Jasmine Crockett have appeared on television

Fraudsters are utilizing deepfake videos of Indian political leaders in social media advertisements to promote fraudulent welfare schemes and steal money from.

Indian authorities have warned of a surge in financial fraud involving deepfake videos of the Prime Minister and other officials promoting fake government.

Scammers utilized deepfake technology to impersonate the TG1 news brand and the voice of Ferrari to promote a fraudulent casino application

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated video depicting political rival Gadi Eisenkot embracing an Arab politician to stir anti-Arab.

An AI-generated image depicting Knox Jolie-Pitt shirtless on a London street was identified and flagged by an authenticity assessment tool

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

AI-generated images depicting fake ICE raids are circulating in Bay Area immigrant community group chats causing widespread fear and disrupting daily life

During the 2026 midterms, political campaigns spent over $137 million on AI-generated ads, often using synthetic depictions of politicians without disclosure

North Korean tech workers are using deepfake technology to impersonate job candidates and successfully infiltrate Fortune 500 companies during remote.

During the 2025 Irish presidential election a deepfake video falsely claimed candidate Catherine Connolly had withdrawn from the race

A deepfake video of Washington County chair candidate Nafisa Fai went viral on X, falsely depicting her speaking in front of an upside-down U.S. flag

A recruiter identified a suspected deepfake job candidate by using a hand-wave gesture to test if the applicant was using a live digital face filter

A LinkedIn user was targeted in a pig butchering scam where perpetrators utilized deepfake video technology to build false trust and facilitate fraudulent.

Senator Marsha Blackburn's gubernatorial campaign released an AI-generated video featuring a deepfake of Kendrick Lamar performing at the 2025 Super Bowl

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

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

Colorado election officials are investigating a complaint regarding an AI-generated video that depicts State Senator Cathy Kipp in a political advertisement

Scammers are using AI-generated content on Facebook to impersonate government officials and trick Veterans into redirecting their benefit payments

Senator Marsha Blackburn faced criticism after sharing an AI-generated video on X depicting herself and other Tennessee GOP candidates dancing to a Kendrick.

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton released a Spanish-language campaign advertisement featuring an AI-generated deepfake of his political rival.

Broward County Judge Lauren Peffer faces disciplinary action after sharing a generative AI-fabricated audio recording of Florida judicial officials during her.

Democratic candidate Vikki Goodwin filed a police report against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick regarding AI-generated deepfake videos posted on X

US midterm election campaigns are increasingly utilizing AI-generated deepfake advertisements to depict political candidates in fabricated and satirical.

Mexican authorities dismantled a criminal network that utilized AI voice cloning to impersonate high-ranking government officials and judges for extortion

A Florida judge was suspended for 30 days and fined $10,000 for using an AI-generated deepfake recording of state high court justices in campaign messaging

The daughter of late narrator Paul Vaughan accused Royal Mail of using an unauthorized AI voice replica in its 2025 Christmas advertisement

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

A fabricated AI-generated campaign poster falsely claimed the New Zealand Labour party would appoint former PM Jacinda Ardern as governor-general

The release of an AI-generated video by the One Nation party in Victoria has triggered urgent calls for legislative bans on deepfakes in Australian elections

A political campaign ad for Congressman Brad Finstad faces scrutiny for allegedly using an AI-generated image to depict his opponent Jake Johnson with.

A political action committee is using AI-generated videos to depict Vermont State Senator Ruth Hardy in fabricated scenarios to criticize her legislative.

A deepfake video featuring a University of Alberta student was used on TikTok to promote Alberta separatism through AI-generated content

Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has utilized an AI-generated avatar to address citizens and announce policy commitments while held in pre-trial detention

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized an AI-generated Lego-themed animation on social media to present his government perspective on the conflict.

The campaign of Mississippi Senate candidate Scott Colom faced controversy after releasing AI-generated video and audio clips targeting incumbent Sen.

A Tasmanian cafe owner publicly targeted One Nation candidate Lee Hanson following the release of an AI-generated political advertisement

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.