Fabricated news footage

A deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal was circulated on social media to falsely depict him making threatening remarks against protesters

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

Brown Brothers Media operated a network of news sites using AI-generated headshots and fake bylines to create deceptive content and manipulate search engine.

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

A viral video falsely claiming to show an argument between FlyDubai pilots was debunked as an AI-generated fabrication using repurposed audio from 2017

The Running Week uses AI-generated personas to pose as expert Kenyan coaches to sell training books and plans to hundreds of thousands of followers

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

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.

A sophisticated deepfake video mimicking a BBC news report falsely accused an Indian national of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight

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

A deepfake video of Phagwara SP Major Singh was used to spread false claims about a rape case at Lovely Professional University to incite campus protests

A fabricated AI-generated persona named Daniel Robson infiltrated Canadian media to publish disinformation targeting Moroccan dissidents and their business.

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

A viral AI-generated image falsely depicted the Virginia State University marching band performing a tribute formation for Nolan Wells

A website named WE NEWS used generative AI to create fake journalist personas and misappropriate the identity of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation

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

Prominent Canadian physicians including Dr. François Marquis and Dr.

Author Kara Swisher identified unauthorized AI-generated biographies of herself appearing on Amazon that mimicked her real book covers to deceive readers

A social media user issued a public apology after admitting to using artificial intelligence to create and circulate a fake image of an itel Power Tank.

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.

Korean streamers are facing targeted cyberbullying and harassment through the creation of AI-generated deepfakes amid ongoing tensions with the Vietnamese.

A romance scam victim recounts how a perpetrator used a deceptive video call and emotional manipulation to impersonate a romantic partner online

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

Labour councillor Sital Punja calls for stronger AI regulations after the Hillingdon Conservative Party posted AI-generated caricatures of her online

A viral video falsely claiming President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Martin Romualdez that his arrest was staged has been confirmed as AI-generated

An AI-generated image falsely depicted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian holding a pink school bag during his UN General Assembly speech to spread.

Content creator Hafiz M details the AI tools used to produce a viral video depicting Tom Holland and Zendaya in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony

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

A Dundee councillor was targeted by a convincing AI deepfake video on Facebook that falsely depicted her welcoming individuals with inflammatory labels

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

Donald Trump utilized an AI-generated image on Truth Social to depict CNN, MSNBC, and Politico as trash bags following a White House press access ban

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

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

A viral video circulating in September 2026 depicting Vice President JD Vance asking for a second chance was confirmed to be an AI-generated fabrication

An AI-generated intelligence report falsely claiming a Chinese ship carried nuclear components prompted U.S.

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

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

Meta has been ordered by its independent oversight board to remove a deepfake video of a British politician that falsely depicted her making inflammatory.

Meta removed two AI-generated deepfake videos targeting women after the Oversight Board ruled the company's existing safeguards were fundamentally inadequate

We-News uses an AI correspondent named Leah Qammaniq to repackage and republish copyrighted news stories from northern Canadian media outlets

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

A viral video falsely depicting former President Rodrigo Duterte thanking supporters following his ICC appearance has been confirmed as AI-generated

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

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for legislative AI guardrails after sophisticated deepfake images falsely suggesting he underwent surgery circulated.

A deepfake video falsely claimed Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was questioned about eating nuts during the BRICS Summit

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 selfie showing world leaders at the 2026 BRICS Summit went viral despite featuring deceased individuals and officials not in attendance

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

On September 12, 2026, a pro-Houthi journalist disseminated an AI-generated voice clone of a Houthi commander to trigger a retreat at the port of Mocha

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

An AI-generated image falsely depicting a drone attack on a Myanmar military air base circulated online following real military activity in September 2026

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

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

A viral video depicting a female cricketer performing a 360-degree catch has been debunked as AI-generated content by the CyberPeace Foundation

Conflict in Mali is being reshaped by AI-driven information warfare including deepfakes and fake online personas used by various warring factions

A viral video depicting Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur performing an acrobatic somersault to take a catch was revealed to be an AI-generated deepfake

A viral image of Rossotrudnichestvo head Igor Chaika was identified as AI-altered to change his physical appearance following a post on X in September 2026

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

A viral image falsely claiming to show German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Jeffrey Epstein was debunked as an AI-generated fabrication

Generative AI is reshaping sports broadcasting through synthetic voices and automated production while introducing risks from unauthorized deepfake content

American content creator Kristen Fischer debunks a viral AI-generated video that depicted a distorted and offensive portrayal of daily life in India

A viral video falsely claiming Miley Cyrus inherited Dolly Parton's fortune has been debunked as an AI-generated deepfake with a 99 percent confidence score

A viral image depicting Haryana Police assaulting a sanitation worker was proven to be AI-generated following a rigorous fact-checking investigation

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

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

President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video falsely claiming that the Iranian energy hub of Kharg Island had been destroyed

Generative AI is being used to create deceptive deepfake videos of late-night talk show hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart to spread misinformation

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

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

Romanian officials and citizens report rising instances of AI-driven voice cloning fraud and sophisticated phishing attempts impersonating utility companies

Meta and TikTok removed an AI-generated persona named Gideon Smith that amassed thousands of followers to spread anti-Israel propaganda and antisemitic

Researchers reveal that large language models are creating ghost authors like Elena Vasquez and Marcus Chen to populate fake academic papers and websites

The Defence Headquarters has officially identified a viral video featuring Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as an AI-generated fabrication intended to spread

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels have circulated AI-generated deepfake videos featuring Ukrainian lawmakers Andriy Levus and Ivan Yunakov promoting surrender

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

The Philippine Senate impeachment court implemented strict new witness protocols after a viral AI-generated image falsely accused an official of using an

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

Police in the U.K. and Ireland have issued warnings after viral AI-generated images and videos falsely depicted a Cat in the Hat character stalking

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is warning residents about an AI-generated video of herself and urging the public to verify information through official

An AI-generated image circulating on social media falsely depicts a Spider-Man cosplayer punching Jake Lang during a Minneapolis protest

The Pakistani Ministry of Information and Broadcasting debunked a viral video featuring Defence Minister Khawaja Asif as an AI-generated fabrication

A viral video using AI-generated deepfake footage falsely depicts President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promoting a fraudulent high-yield investment scheme

An AI-generated parody video depicting JD Vance as a cyclops in a retelling of The Odyssey has gained significant traction on social media platforms

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

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

Stark County officials warn residents about a viral AI-generated video falsely claiming a federal property tax relief program exists for older homeowners

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

Polish officials have accused Meta of censorship after a billionaire was blocked for criticizing the platform over AI-generated deepfake investment scams

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

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

Analysis of incidents involving AI-generated satellite imagery and the risks posed to information verification and public trust