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  1. #1224 · 2 reports

    Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Instagram Impersonate Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebrities in Brazilian Fraud Scheme AIID ↗

    Police in Brazil reportedly arrested four suspects accused of using purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos of model Gisele Bündchen and other celebrities in Instagram ads to promote fake giveaways and skincare products. The scheme was allegedly active since at least August 2024 and generated over 20 million reais ($3.9 million) in suspicious funds. Victims allegedly lost small amounts that often went unreported, creating what investigators called "statistical immunity."

    Deployer: Scammers, Scammers In Brazil, Money Launderers · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Sabrina Sato, Maisa Silva, Juliette Freire Feitosa, Gisele Bundchen, General Public Of Brazil, Brazilian Consumers Defrauded Via Instagram Ads, Angelica Huck, General Public

  2. #1223 · 3 reports

    Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Facebook Reportedly Impersonate Trump, Musk, Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Sanders, and Leavitt to Promote Fraudulent Rebates AIID ↗

    A Tech Transparency Project investigation identified purportedly AI-generated deepfake ads on Facebook impersonating President Trump, Elon Musk, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The ads allegedly promoted fake $5,000 government rebates and similar scams, reportedly misleading users and generating ad revenue for Meta before removal.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Operating Meta Ad Accounts, Senior Health Daily Usa (Advertiser), Rfy News Group (Advertiser Network), Relief Eligibility Center (Advertiser), Meta, I Love My Freedom (Advertiser), Health Benefits For Seniors (Advertiser), Hannah Grace (Advertiser), Get Covered Today (Advertiser), Freedom Asset Advocates (Advertiser), End The Wokeness (Advertiser), Asking America (Advertiser), American Relief Programs (Scam Network), Scammers · Developer: Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Public Trust, Meta Users, Karoline Leavitt, Instagram Users, General Public, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, Elderly Individuals, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

  3. #1283 · 3 reports

    Purported AI-Enabled Pro-Russian Influence Campaign Centered on Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré and Disseminated Across African Media AIID ↗

    Reports describe a purported AI-enabled influence and disinformation campaign centered on Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Dozens of purported AI-generated or AI-manipulated videos, allegedly produced by groups such as Black Rebellion and Univers Inspirant, have circulated widely across African media promoting pro-Traoré and pro-Russian narratives, with similar synthetic content appearing during regional conflicts and political events.

    Deployer: Wagner Group, Univers Inspirant, Pro Kremlin Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem, Government Of Russia, Black Rebellion, Africa Corps, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Journalists, General Public Of Sudan, General Public Of Niger, General Public Of Mali, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public Of African Nations, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of West Africa, Democratic Integrity

  4. #1636 · 4 reports

    Purportedly AI-Generated Travel Information Reportedly Misled Tourists into Seeking Nonexistent 'Sacred Canyon of Humantay' in Peru AIID ↗

    Two tourists in Peru reportedly relied on AI-generated travel information describing a nonexistent destination called the "Sacred Canyon of Humantay." One tourist had paid nearly $160 to reach a rural road near Mollepata without a guide or actual destination. Trek operator Miguel Ángel Góngora Meza intervened after seeing the purportedly AI-generated itinerary and warned that such misinformation could expose travelers to serious risks in high-altitude Andean terrain.

    Deployer: Travelers, Tourists Seeking The Supposed Sacred Canyon Of Humantay, Tourists, Chatbot Users · Developer: Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers · Harmed: Travelers, Tourists, Openai Users, Epistemic Integrity, Consumers, Chatbot Users

  5. #1635 · 3 reports

    ChatGPT Reportedly Gave Incorrect Mount Misen Ropeway Hours, Leaving Couple Stranded After Hike in Japan AIID ↗

    Dana Yao and her husband, Robert, reportedly used ChatGPT to plan a sunset hike on Mount Misen in Japan. ChatGPT allegedly told them the last ropeway departed at 5:30 PM, but the service had already closed when they reached the summit, leaving them stranded.

    Deployer: Travelers, Tourists, Openai, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users · Developer: Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers · Harmed: Travelers, Tourists, Epistemic Integrity, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users

  6. #1431 · 6 reports

    Google Gemini Reportedly Reinforced Delusions, Allegedly Contributing to Florida User's Near-Harm Episode and Suicide AIID ↗

    According to a March 2026 wrongful-death complaint, Google's Gemini allegedly reinforced Jonathan Gavalas's delusions, sent him on a failed mission near Miami International Airport that risked serious violence, and later framed suicide as "transference," purportedly contributing to his death on October 2, 2025. Google disputes the claims and says Gemini referred him to crisis resources.

    Deployer: Google · Developer: Google · Harmed: Jonathan Gavalas, Family Of Jonathan Gavalas, Members Of The Public Near Miami International Airport

  7. #1262 · 1 report

    YouTube Channel Reportedly Posts Purported Deepfake Video of Rajat Sharma Announcing India-Bangladesh Conflict AIID ↗

    A purported deepfake video depicting Indian journalist Rajat Sharma reporting on a potential India-Bangladesh war was uploaded to the YouTube channel The Real Report. Fact-checkers reportedly found no such broadcast existed and, according to their metrics, verified that the clip was likely AI-generated.

    Deployer: Unknown Malicious Actors Impersonating Rajat Sharma, The Real Report · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Rajat Sharma, India Bangladesh Relations, General Public Of India, General Public Of Bangladesh, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders

  8. #1214 · 1 report

    Donald Trump Reportedly Posts Purported AI-Modified Video of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries During U.S. Government Shutdown Talks AIID ↗

    President Donald Trump reportedly posted a purportedly AI-modified video on Truth Social depicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer making fabricated statements and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero. Critics, including Jeffries and Rep. Ro Khanna, reportedly condemned the video as racist and misleading during budget negotiations over a looming government shutdown. The AI tool used for modification has not been identified.

    Deployer: Donald Trump · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Presidential Norms, Hakeem Jeffries, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Chuck Schumer

  9. #1229 · 1 report

    AI incident: sexual content (Sep 2025) AIID ↗

    In a first-of-its-kind case under Australia's Online Safety Act, the Federal Court ordered Anthony Rotondo to pay $343,500 plus costs for creating and sharing nonconsensual deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women on MrDeepFakes.com. After reportedly receiving a removal notice in 2023, Rotondo defied authorities, emailed the images to dozens of recipients, and was later found in contempt. The images were reportedly taken down after he provided account access to investigators.

    Deployer: Synthetic media creators, MrDeepFakes.com, Deepfake creators, Anthony Rotondo · Developer: Synthetic video generation technology developers, Synthetic media generation technology developers, Synthetic image generation technology developers, Deepfake technology developers · Harmed: Women and girls, Women, Public figures, Prominent Australian women, General public of Australia, General public, Epistemic integrity

  10. #1212 · 1 report

    Nomi AI Companion Allegedly Directs Australian User to Stab Father and Engages in Harmful Role-Play AIID ↗

    An Australian IT professional, Samuel McCarthy, reportedly recorded an interaction with the Nomi AI chatbot in which it allegedly encouraged him, posing as a 15-year-old, to murder his father. The chatbot allegedly provided graphic instructions for stabbing, urged him to film the act, and engaged in sexual role-play despite the underage scenario.

    Deployer: Nomi Ai · Developer: Nomi Ai · Harmed: Samuel Mccarthy, Nomi Users, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals

  11. #1435 · 2 reports

    Purportedly AI-Edited Obscene Clip Reportedly Impersonated Thai Actor Khunnapat Pichetworawut in Paid Scam AIID ↗

    Thai actor Khunnapat Pichetworawut reportedly said scammers used AI to edit his face and private chat images into an obscene video purportedly presented as a leaked clip of him and sold access through private groups for about 800–1,000 baht. Reports say the material circulated on X.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Epistemic Integrity

  12. #1215 · 1 report

    Gaggle Alert Reportedly Leads to Arrest of 15-Year-Old in Volusia County, Florida, for School Threat the Student Claimed Was Not Serious AIID ↗

    A 15-year-old student in Volusia County, Florida, was reportedly detained after the Gaggle student monitoring system flagged a written shooting threat on a school-issued laptop. The student reportedly claims the threat was not serious. The alert reportedly led to the student's arrest on felony charges. The system appeared to operate as designed but reportedly resulted in criminal enforcement against a minor.

    Deployer: Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Volusia County Schools, Gaggle · Developer: Gaggle · Harmed: Unnamed 15-year-old student at Deltona High School, Students, Privacy, Minors, Educational communities

  13. #1600 · 1 report

    Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Arizona Probate Appeal Reportedly Led to Sanctions Against Self-Represented Appellant AIID ↗

    Self-represented appellant Jeffrey Kotchka reportedly used purported AI tools to prepare an opening brief in a probate dispute involving his late mother's estate. The Arizona Court of Appeals found six of its eight citations deficient, including two nonexistent cases, and said Kotchka had made no effort to verify them. The court affirmed the appointment of his sister, Kim Dineen, as personal representative, ordering Kotchka to pay her attorney fees attributable to addressing the false citations.

    Deployer: Jeffrey Kotchka, Pro Se Litigants, Litigants · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Jeffrey Kotchka, Kim Dineen, Pro Se Litigants, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Arizona Court Of Appeals, Litigants

  14. #1207 · 2 reports

    Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms AIID ↗

    Purported deepfake videos reportedly circulated on Meta platforms cloning Irish Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys to allegedly portray her endorsing high-return investment schemes. The purportedly AI-generated image and voice cloning aimed to exploit public trust and lure consumers into fraud. The Bank of Ireland warned of further scams and risks.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Heather Humphreys, Quantum Ai, Quantum Ai Scammers, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Heather Humphreys, General Public Of Ireland, Fine Gael, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity

  15. #1205 · 1 report

    Multiple Generative AI Systems Reportedly Amplify False Information During Charlie Kirk Assassination Coverage AIID ↗

    Multiple AI systems allegedly spread false claims in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. Perplexity and Grok chatbots reportedly stated Kirk was alive, mischaracterized authentic video as satire, and wrongly identified Utah Democrat Michael Mallinson as the suspect. A Google AI Overview allegedly claimed Kirk was on Ukraine's Myrotvorets "enemies" list, a reported falsehood that echoed pro-Kremlin narratives.

    Deployer: Xai, Perplexity, Google, Pro Kremlin Actors · Developer: Xai, Perplexity, Google · Harmed: General Public, Grok Users, Perplexity Users, Google Users, Michael Mallinson, Family Of Charlie Kirk, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity, Journalists, General Public Of Utah

  16. #1202 · 1 report

    Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections AIID ↗

    Researchers and European officials reported that Russian operatives have been using purportedly AI-generated posts, videos, and websites to influence Moldova's September 2025 parliamentary elections. Networks of over 900 accounts across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and YouTube have reportedly spread fabricated narratives, including reportedly misogynistic and false smears of President Maia Sandu.

    Deployer: Storm 1679, Storm 1516, Russian State Linked Actors, Matryoshka, Influence Operation Groups, Information Manipulation Actors, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors · Developer: Large Language Model Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Moldovan Voters, Moldovan Democratic Institutions, Maia Sandu, General Public Of Moldova, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity

  17. #1525 · 1 report

    Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Impersonated Former Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan in Investment Scam AIID ↗

    A Facebook post reportedly used a deepfake-altered clip of then-Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan to promote investment in the "Power of Siberia-2" pipeline and direct viewers to a registration website. The video allegedly modified a 2024 MONGOL TV interview with altered lip movement and added Russian audio, while the linked site sought personal information.

    Deployer: Today Information (Facebook Account), Scammers In Mongolia, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Creators, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Social Media Users In Mongolia, Social Media Users, Mongolian Investors, Investors, Financial Scam Victims, Facebook Users In Mongolia, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan

  18. #1366 · 1 report

    AI incident: sexual content (Sep 2025) AIID ↗

    In Manila, actress Angel Aquino reportedly said in a hearing how AI-generated deepfake porn video unlawfully used her face. She reportedly testified at a Senate hearing led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros and urged punishment for creators and those sharing the purported deepfakes. Influencer Queen Hera also reported a deepfake image of her daughter on the dark web; tools and perpetrators were reportedly not identified.

    Deployer: Synthetic media creators, Deepfake creators · Developer: Synthetic video generation technology developers, Synthetic media generation technology developers, Synthetic image generation technology developers, Deepfake technology developers · Harmed: Women and girls, Women, Victims of non-consensual deepfakes, Victims of deepfake child abuse, Victims of deepfake abuse, Queen Hera's daughter, Queen Hera, Privacy

  19. #1195 · 1 report

    Nigeria-Based YouTube Network Allegedly Uses AI Voiceovers and Anchors to Amplify Pro-Kremlin Narratives AIID ↗

    A network of five Nigeria-based YouTube channels reportedly drew millions of views while purportedly amplifying Kremlin-aligned narratives. The channels allegedly used AI-generated anchors and synthetic voiceovers to present repurposed interviews with pro-Russian commentators Scott Ritter and Douglas Macgregor. Attribution of the network's motives and funding remains uncertain, with reported possibilities ranging from freelance monetization to proxy involvement in influence operations.

    Deployer: Unverified Kremlin Proxy Involvement, Possible Third Party Contractors, Nigerian Youtube Network Operators (A B C), @Peace Crusader Youtube Channel, @Gloryincombat Youtube Channel, @Freshinfoinsight Youtube Channel, @Daddymaxwell77 Youtube Channel, @Conflictcompas Youtube Channel · Developer: Unknown Ai Generated Avataranchor Technology Developer, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Youtube Viewers, Youtube'S Platform, United States, Ukraine, Israel, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity

  20. #1274 · 3 reports

    AI-Powered Taco Bell Drive-Thru Reportedly Disrupted by Viral Prank Ordering 18,000 Water Cups AIID ↗

    Taco Bell's voice-based drive-thru system was reportedly overwhelmed after a prankster ordered 18,000 water cups, reportedly causing the AI to stall mid-interaction and forcing staff to intervene. Purportedly viral clips of repeated misinterpretations prompted the company to reassess where and when to deploy the system, as customer frustration and operational disruptions mounted across participating locations.

    Deployer: Taco Bell · Developer: Taco Bell, Omilia · Harmed: Taco Bell Customers

  21. #1255 · 1 report

    Purported Deepfake Reportedly Circulated on Facebook Impersonating Thai PBS World Anchors and Business Figures to Solicit Investments AIID ↗

    A purported deepfake video circulating on Facebook allegedly used AI-generated visuals and voice synthesis to impersonate Thai PBS World anchors and prominent business figures, promoting a fraudulent "Crystallum AI" investment promising fivefold returns. The original clip was reportedly traced to a 2013 NHK report, but it misused logos and likenesses.

    Deployer: Crystallum Ai, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Toss Chirathivat, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Investors, Thai Chamber Of Commerce, Patchari Raksawong, Kalin Sarasin, General Public Of Thailand, Central Group (Thailand), Epistemic Integrity

  22. #1200 · 1 report

    Meta AI on Instagram Reportedly Facilitated Suicide and Eating Disorder Roleplay with Teen Accounts AIID ↗

    Testing by Common Sense Media and Stanford clinicians reportedly found Meta's AI chatbot, embedded in Instagram and Facebook, produced unsafe responses to teen accounts. In some conversations, the bot allegedly co-planned suicide ("Do you want to do it together?"), encouraged eating disorders, and retained unsafe "memories" that reinforced disordered thoughts.

    Deployer: Meta · Developer: Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Users · Harmed: Minors, Meta Ai Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Adolescents, Chatbot Users

  23. #1201 · 3 reports

    Anthropic Reportedly Identifies AI Misuse in Extortion Campaigns, North Korean IT Schemes, and Ransomware Sales AIID ↗

    In August 2025, Anthropic published a threat intelligence report detailing multiple misuse cases of its Claude models. Documented abuses included a large-scale extortion campaign using Claude Code against at least 17 organizations, fraudulent remote employment schemes linked to North Korean operatives, and the development and sale of AI-generated ransomware. Anthropic banned the accounts, implemented new safeguards, and shared indicators with authorities.

    Deployer: Ransomware As A Service Actors, North Korean It Operatives, Government Of North Korea, Cybercriminals · Developer: Anthropic · Harmed: Religious Institutions, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Healthcare Organizations, Government Agencies, General Public, Fortune 500 Technology Companies, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Services, Consumers Targeted By Ransomware

  24. #1539 · 2 reports

    Zoox Robotaxi Crossed Into Opposing Lane and Stopped Near Oncoming Traffic AIID ↗

    A Zoox robotaxi reportedly crossed partly into the opposing lane and stopped near oncoming traffic during a right turn on August 26, 2025. Zoox later recalled 332 automated-driving systems after identifying similar lane-crossing behavior; no collision was reported.

    Deployer: Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers · Developer: Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers · Harmed: Road Users, Drivers

  25. #1513 · 2 reports

    Dimal Basha's Likeness Was Reportedly Used in Purportedly Fake AI-Generated Video After Kosovo Parliament Speaker Election AIID ↗

    Minutes after Kosovo MPs elected Vetëvendosje's Dimal Basha as Parliament Speaker, a purportedly AI-generated Facebook video used his likeness to claim he was the father of Kosovo's Ashkali community, a Roma-related minority group that has faced long-running discrimination and political marginalization. The video reportedly received more than 80,000 views in under eight hours.

    Deployer: Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Dimal Basha, Democratic Integrity, Ashkali People, Ashkali Community In Kosovo, Minority Groups

  26. #1372 · 1 report

    AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗

    A Houston man and gun-store co-owner, Jorge Abrego, was reportedly arrested after investigators alleged he created fake social media accounts impersonating a TikTok influencer and produced nonconsensual sexually explicit media depicting her using purported generative AI image editing tools. The victim reported anxiety, humiliation, reputational damage, and financial loss. Court records say Abrego admitted creating the accounts and images.

    Deployer: Jorge Abrego · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Tiktok Influencer, Epistemic Integrity

  27. #1315 · 2 reports

    AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗

    Purportedly AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting a 13-year-old student and other middle school students were reportedly created and circulated at a Louisiana school. The images were shared via social media and shown to students on campus, resulting in ongoing harassment and psychological harm. After the images were displayed on a school bus, the affected student became involved in a physical altercation and was expelled.

    Deployer: Unnamed Students At Sixth Ward Middle School · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Families Of Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Students, Middle School Students, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity

  28. #1193 · 5 reports

    Purportedly Taxpayer-Funded Deloitte Report for Australian Government Contains Alleged AI-Generated Citations and Fabricated Legal Quote AIID ↗

    Australian academics reportedly identified fabricated references and a misattributed legal quote in a $439,000 Deloitte report for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on welfare compliance. Deleted citations allegedly referred to non-existent works, and a Federal Court judgment was misstated. Deloitte later acknowledged limited use of generative AI in preparing the report and issued a corrected version with a partial refund.

    Deployer: Deloitte · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Scholars Erroneously Cited, Lisa Burton Crawford, Janina Boughey, Government Of Australia, General Public Of Australia, Epistemic Integrity, Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations (Dewr), Carolyn Adams, Academics, Deloitte

  29. #1667 · 1 report

    Minnesota Attorney Reportedly Used AI-Generated Fabricated Citations in Hennepin County Civil Case and Agreed to 30-Day Suspension AIID ↗

    Minnesota attorney Faisal S. Ahmed reportedly filed a 2025 legal memorandum containing AI-generated legal authorities that included invented cases and an inaccurate quotation from an actual decision. The errors reportedly burdened opposing counsel and the Hennepin County District Court, which later fined Ahmed $5,000. He subsequently agreed to a 30-day suspension of his law license and $900 in costs.

    Deployer: Lawyers, Faisal S. Ahmed · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Judicial Integrity, Hennepin County District Court, George Warner Jr., Faisal S. Ahmed, Epistemic Integrity

  30. #1210 · 2 reports

    Malicious Nx npm Packages Reportedly Weaponize AI Coding Agents for Data Exfiltration AIID ↗

    Malicious versions of the popular Nx monorepo tool and plugins were reportedly published to npm after attackers compromised its CI workflow. The malware's postinstall script reportedly harvested credentials and exfiltrated data, reportedly weaponizing local AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Gemini, and Amazon q. By invoking unsafe flags, it allegedly coerced the tools into scanning developer machines for sensitive files, marking one of the first known AI-assisted supply chain attacks.

    Deployer: Malicious Actors Compromising Nx'S Cicd Pipeline And Publishing Tainted Npm Packages · Developer: Anthropic, Google, Amazon · Harmed: Nx Users And Organizations Installing Compromised Npm Packages

  31. #1203 · 1 report

    AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗

    Prosecutors in Montana reportedly charged Shy Herbert McCutchan with felony counts of sexual abuse of children, alleging he used an AI tool to manipulate images of a local child. Authorities said the purportedly AI-altered material was discovered through cloud backups linked to his accounts. The case is among the first in Montana to apply new laws targeting AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse content.

    Deployer: Shy Herbert Mccutchan · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Montana Child, Unnamed Family Of Montana Child, Minors, General Public Of Montana, General Public

  32. #1189 · 1 report

    Joann Fabrics Shoppers Reportedly Defrauded by AI-Generated Scam Sites, Part of Purported Wave of ~100,000 Fake Domains Across 194 Brands AIID ↗

    Consumers were allegedly defrauded by AI-generated scam websites impersonating Joann Fabrics following the retailer's bankruptcy. The alleged impostor sites reportedly used Joann's branding to steal credit card details and personal data and leaving victims without products. Cybersecurity firm Netcraft estimated that nearly 100,000 domains created with AI tools were impersonating 194 brands, accounting for a reported 6–7% of global phishing activity.

    Deployer: Cybercriminals, Scammers · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Consumers, Shoppers, Customers, General Public, Joann'S Fabrics, Companies Whose Domains And Websites Are Impersonated By Scammers

  33. #1227 · 2 reports

    New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, Reportedly Flags Purported Deepfake Pump-and-Dump Network Using Social Media Ads AIID ↗

    The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, reportedly warned of a global AI-enabled "pump-and-dump" scam that used purported deepfake videos of prominent New Zealand business leaders in Facebook and Instagram ads to lure investors into fake WhatsApp investment groups. Victims were allegedly urged to buy low-value foreign shares to inflate prices, then defrauded through a follow-on "recovery" scam.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating New Zealand Business Leaders, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Investors, Impersonated New Zealand Business Leaders, General Public Of New Zealand, General Public

  34. #1211 · 1 report

    Google AI Overviews Reportedly Misrepresented Pizza Specials at Stefanina's in Wentzville, Missouri AIID ↗

    Stefanina's, a family-owned restaurant in Wentzville, Missouri, reported that Google's AI Overviews displayed false specials, including nonexistent pizza deals. Customers allegedly misled by the AI became angry when the offers were not honored, leading the restaurant to publicly warn patrons not to rely on Google AI for menu information.

    Deployer: Google · Developer: Google · Harmed: Stefanina'S Restaurant (Wentzville Missouri), General Public Of Wentzville Missouri, General Public Of Missouri

  35. #1185 · 1 report

    South Korean Actor Kim Seon-ho's Likeness Allegedly Misused in Purported Deepfake Impersonation Attempts Demanding Money AIID ↗

    Fantagio Entertainment, the agency of actor Kim Seon-ho, reportedly warned of recent impersonation scams and purported deepfake videos allegedly misusing his likeness and demanding money. The agency stated that neither Kim nor his staff would solicit funds or personal information, and pledged legal action.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Kim Seon Ho, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Kim Seon Ho, Fans Of Kim Seon Ho, General Public Of South Korea

  36. #1190 · 3 reports

    Family Reportedly Discovers ChatGPT Logs Detailing Suicidal Ideation Prior to Daughter's Death AIID ↗

    In August 2025, The New York Times published an essay by journalist Laura Reiley linking her daughter Sophie Rottenberg's suicide earlier that year to sustained interactions with a ChatGPT-based chatbot she called "Harry." Logs reportedly showed Sophie confiding suicidal ideation and receiving supportive but non-escalatory advice, as well as help drafting her suicide note.

    Deployer: Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Sophie Rottenberg, Laura Reiley, Jon Rottenberg, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

  37. #1187 · 1 report

    Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT Reportedly Cited Fraudulent Cruise Hotline, Allegedly Enabling Successful Scam AIID ↗

    Google's AI Overviews allegedly surfaced a fraudulent customer service number for Royal Caribbean. Consumer Alex Rivlin reportedly called the number, spoke with an impostor, and provided his credit card, later incurring $768 in fraudulent charges. The same number reportedly appeared in ChatGPT results and was linked to Disney and Princess cruises, purportedly showing how scammers are manipulating AI outputs to amplify longstanding hotline scams.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Royal Caribbean, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Disney Cruise Line, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Princess Cruises, Scammers · Developer: Google, Openai · Harmed: Alex Rivlin, Royal Caribbean, Royal Caribbean Customers, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line Customers, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruises Customers, General Public

  38. #1177 · 1 report

    Purported AI Monitoring Software Reportedly Flags Unsent Joke Threat, Leading to Arizona Student Suspension AIID ↗

    AI monitoring software on a school-issued laptop reportedly flagged a Marana High School (of Arizona) student's allegedly unsent joke email containing a violent threat. The message was reportedly typed at home in front of his mother, was never sent, and deemed non-credible by the principal. The district's zero-tolerance policy nonetheless resulted in a reported 45-day suspension, and the family is suing, alleging the punishment violated the student's rights.

    Deployer: Marana Unified School District, Marana High School · Developer: Unknown AI monitoring software developer · Harmed: Unnamed Marana High School student's family, Unnamed Marana High School student, Students of Marana Unified School District, Students of Marana High School, Students, Privacy, High school students, Educational communities

  39. #1184 · 1 report

    Purported Fictitious AI-Generated Citations in Supreme Court of Victoria Murder Case Filing Lead to Delay and King's Counsel Apology AIID ↗

    Australian defense lawyer Rishi Nathwani KC reportedly filed submissions in a Supreme Court of Victoria murder case that included allegedly fictitious quotes and nonexistent case citations purportedly generated by AI. The errors were reportedly discovered by the judge's associates, causing a 24-hour delay in the proceedings. Nathwani apologized in court, taking full responsibility, while Justice James Elliott criticized the incident and reiterated that AI outputs must be independently verified.

    Deployer: Rishi Nathwani · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Accused Minor In Victoria State Murder Case, Rishi Nathwani, Daniel Porceddu, James Elliott, Supreme Court Of Victoria, Judicial Integrity

  40. #1682 · 2 reports

    D.C. Court of Appeals Struck Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Brief After Attorney Used Google Generative AI Search Tool and Filed Four Nonexistent Case Citations AIID ↗

    In Douglas v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., attorney Loishirl W. Hall acknowledged using Google's generative AI search tool to locate case authority and failing to verify citations before an appellate brief was filed. The D.C. Court of Appeals found four cited cases did not exist, said the filing misdirected the court and burdened judicial resources, struck Deutsche Bank's brief, and referred the matter for disciplinary review.

    Deployer: Loishirl W. Hall, Legal professionals, Lawyers · Developer: Google · Harmed: Parties to legal proceedings, Legal clients, Judicial integrity, Epistemic integrity, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Courts

  41. #1408 · 2 reports

    Purported Oprah Deepfake Reportedly Induced Utah Woman to Buy Misrepresented Weight Loss Supplements AIID ↗

    A Utah woman, Lisa Swearingen, reported paying more than $400 for weight loss supplements after seeing online ads featuring a purported Oprah Winfrey deepfake endorsement. When the product arrived, she said its primary ingredient was turmeric rather than the advertised formula.

    Deployer: Prozenith, Unknown Advertisers, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Lisa Swearingen, Oprah Winfrey, People Seeking Medical Advice, People Seeking Weight Loss Supplements, Epistemic Integrity

  42. #1397 · 2 reports

    Deepfakes Reportedly Impersonated David Taylor-Robinson and Other UK Health Experts to Promote Wellness Nest Supplements AIID ↗

    In the UK, purported deepfake videos reportedly impersonated Professor David Taylor-Robinson and other health experts on TikTok and other platforms to promote supplements linked to Wellness Nest. The videos allegedly altered real footage and cloned voices to spread misleading medical claims about menopause, misuse identifiable individuals' likenesses, and expose viewers seeking health advice to health misinformation and deceptive marketing.

    Deployer: Synthetic media creators, Scammers impersonating David Taylor-Robinson, Scammers, Deepfake creators · Developer: Synthetic media generation technology developers, Synthetic audio generation technology developers, Deepfake technology developers · Harmed: Women seeking menopause advice, Women and girls, Women, Victims of impersonation scams, People seeking medical advice, Epistemic integrity, David Taylor-Robinson

  43. #1175 · 1 report

    Alleged Marine Park Orca Attack on 'Jessica Radcliffe' Reportedly an AI-Generated Hoax AIID ↗

    Fact-checkers reported that a viral video claiming to show a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe killed by an orca was purportedly fabricated. Investigations found no record of Radcliffe's existence or of such an attack. The video reportedly used AI-generated voiceovers and unrelated footage, borrowing details from real orca incidents to appear credible. The hoax reportedly spread widely online over social media.

    Deployer: Unknown Actors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: General Public, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity

  44. #1170 · 1 report

    Chris Cuomo Amplifies Reportedly Labeled Deepfake Video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Purportedly Contributing to Misleading Political Narrative AIID ↗

    NewsNation host Chris Cuomo reportedly shared on Instagram a video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that was prominently labeled as a parody deepfake created with AI technology. In his commentary, Cuomo purportedly treated the statements in the video as genuine, using them to criticize Ocasio-Cortez for his audience.

    Deployer: Unknown Creator Of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Parody Deepfake, Chris Cuomo · Developer: Openai, Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Chris Cuomo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity

  45. #1204 · 4 reports

    ChatGPT Allegedly Reinforced Delusions Before Greenwich, Connecticut Murder-Suicide AIID ↗

    On August 5, 2025, Greenwich, CT police found Suzanne Eberson Adams (83) and her son Stein-Erik Soelberg (56) dead in a murder-suicide. Prior months of logs and videos reportedly show Soelberg engaging extensively with a ChatGPT bot ("Bobby") that is alleged to have repeatedly affirmed delusional beliefs (e.g., surveillance, poisoning) and encouraged interpretations consistent with persecution. OpenAI said it contacted police and is working on safety updates.

    Deployer: Erik Stein Soelberg · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Stein Erik Soelberg, Suzanne Eberson Adams

  46. #1166 · 5 reports

    ChatGPT Reportedly Suggests Sodium Bromide as Chloride Substitute, Leading to Bromism and Hospitalization AIID ↗

    A published medical case report describes a 60-year-old man hospitalized for three weeks with severe bromide toxicity (bromism) after replacing dietary sodium chloride with sodium bromide purchased online. The patient reported making this substitution following consultation with ChatGPT, which allegedly suggested bromide as a chloride substitute without safety warnings. The harm included psychosis, electrolyte imbalances, dermatologic changes, and micronutrient deficiencies.

    Deployer: Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Unnamed 60 Year Old Male Patient With Bromism, Chatgpt Users

  47. #1165 · 3 reports

    AI incident: sexual content (Xai, Aug 2025) AIID ↗

    The Verge reported that xAI's Grok Imagine video generator allegedly produced nonconsensual deepfake nudes of Taylor Swift without explicit prompting. Journalist Jess Weatherbed reportedly stated the images appeared the first time she used "spicy" mode on a Coachella-themed prompt, without attempting to circumvent safeguards.

    Deployer: Xai · Developer: Xai · Harmed: Taylor Swift, Jess Weatherbed, Grok Imagine Users

  48. #1237 · 1 report

    Alleged Deepfake Video of Anthony Albanese Promotes Fake AUFIRST 'Tax Dividend' Trading Platform AIID ↗

    Purported deepfake videos of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, featuring a synthetic voice with an American accent, were reportedly used in scam advertisements on YouTube in mid-2025. They reportedly claimed that Australians could earn thousands per month through an automated cryptocurrency trading platform called AUFIRST, framed as a government "tax dividend." Viewers were reportedly directed to a fraudulent site and urged to invest $400.

    Deployer: Unknown Aufirst Platform Scam Operators, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Anthony Albanese, General Public Of Australia, Investors, Australian Investors

  49. #1168 · 1 report

    Purportedly AI-Generated Image of British Army Colonels Captured in Ukraine Reportedly Circulates in Russian Media AIID ↗

    Purported Russian-aligned outlet EADaily published an unverified claim that two British Army colonels had been captured in Ukraine, supported by a reportedly AI-generated image that contained visual and textual anomalies, and the named individuals ("Edward Blake" and "Richard Carroll") reportedly do not appear in UK military records. No credible evidence reportedly supports the claim; it was allegedly amplified by aligned websites and political figures as part of a disinformation pattern.

    Deployer: Russian Aligned Actors, Eadaily, Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors · Developer: Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Relations Between The United Kingdom And Russia, General Public Of Ukraine, General Public Of Russia, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Journalistic Integrity

  50. #1161 · 3 reports

    Airbnb Host Reportedly Accused of Using Purportedly AI‑Altered Photos in False Damage Claim AIID ↗

    A London-based Airbnb guest was reportedly accused by a New York host of causing over £12,000 in damages. The host reportedly submitted photos of the alleged damage, which the guest reportedly claims were digitally manipulated or possibly AI‑generated. Airbnb is reported to have initially sided with the host, ordering payment, but later refunded the guest in full following an appeal.

    Deployer: Unnamed Airbnb Host · Developer: Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Airbnb Guest, Airbnb Customers

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