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  1. #1240 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000) AIID ↗

    A 79-year-old woman ("Archana") in Bengaluru was reportedly defrauded of ₹35 lakh (~$40,000) in a purportedly AI-enabled investment scam that used deepfake videos of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy to promote a fake trading platform. The scammers allegedly built a convincing website and pressured the victim over eight months to make escalating payments. They allegedly later attempted extortion by threatening her with a fake money-laundering case before police became involved.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating N. R. Narayana Murthy, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology · Harmed: N. R. Narayana Murthy, Investors, General Public Of India, General Public, Elderly Investors, Elderly Individuals, Archana

  2. #1127 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Audio Clip Allegedly Portrays Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen Raising Money for Conflict with Thailand AIID ↗

    A video surfaced in late June 2025 reportedly depicting Cambodian Senate President (and former Prime Minister) Hun Sen asking for money to fund a war against Thailand. The clip purportedly repurposed real footage with an AI-generated fake Thai voice track and was shared widely online. Cambodia's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) reportedly condemned the video as malicious disinformation intended to incite ultra-nationalist sentiment and disrupt diplomatic relations.

    Deployer: Unnamed Thai National · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Relations Between Cambodia And Thailand, Hun Sen, General Public Of Thailand, General Public Of Cambodia, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders

  3. #1123 · 2 reports

    Reported Student Misuse of ChatGPT, StudyX, and Gemini to Obtain Answers During Vietnam's 2025 National High School Graduation Exam AIID ↗

    Multiple students in Vietnam reportedly used generative AI tools including ChatGPT, StudyX, and Gemini to cheat during the national high school graduation exams on June 26–27, 2025. Incidents reportedly included smuggling phones and cameras into exam rooms, transmitting questions outside in real time, and receiving purportedly AI-generated answers. Students were caught at multiple centers in Lam Dong and Hanoi. Authorities are investigating the breaches and related information leaks.

    Deployer: Unnamed Students In Vietnam Accused Of Cheating · Developer: Studyx, Openai, Google · Harmed: Vietnam Ministry Of Education And Training, Universities Relying On Exam Scores, Students In Vietnam, General Public Of Vietnam, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities

  4. #1188 · 4 reports

    Multiple LLMs Reportedly Generated Responses Aligning with Purported CCP Censorship and Propaganda AIID ↗

    On June 25, 2025, the American Security Project produced a report outlining how several major U.S. LLMs, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Grok, sometimes generated responses aligned with Chinese Communist Party propaganda or censorship when prompted in English and Simplified Chinese on sensitive topics. The study also found similar patterns in the Chinese-developed DeepSeek-R1 model.

    Deployer: Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek · Developer: Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek · Harmed: Pro Democracy Activists, Policymakers, Grok Users, General Public, Gemini Users, Epistemic Integrity, Deepseek Users, Copilot Users, Civil Society Groups, Chatgpt Users, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity

  5. #1254 · 1 report

    Purported AI Deepfake Reportedly Impersonated Thai PBS World Anchor and Miss Universe CEO in Fraudulent Investment Video AIID ↗

    A purported deepfake video allegedly used AI-generated visuals and synthetic speech to impersonate Thai PBS World anchor Doliyana Bunnak and Miss Universe Organization CEO Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip, falsely promoting an online investment promising rapid, high returns. The clip was reportedly derived from a June 24 2025 Thai PBS World Tonight broadcast and circulated on Facebook, misusing news logos and likenesses, causing reputational harm and exposing viewers to financial fraud.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Doliyana Bunnak, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Thairath Tv, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Facebook Users, Investors In Thailand, General Public Of Thailand, Epsitemic Integrity, Doliyana Bunnak, Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip

  6. #1561 · 1 report

    U.S. Navy Unmanned Vessel Reportedly Capsized Support Boat After Receiving Inadvertent Command AIID ↗

    During U.S. Navy testing at Channel Islands Harbor Marina on June 23, 2025, an unmanned vessel under tow reportedly received an inadvertent command and accelerated, capsizing the support boat and throwing its captain into the water. Emergency responders reportedly recovered the captain, who declined medical attention. The incident was reportedly attributed to software failures and human error, including communication breakdowns between onboard systems and external autonomy software.

    Deployer: United States Navy, United States Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Military Organizations, Military Autonomous Systems Operators · Developer: Unmanned Surface Vessel Manufacturers, Defense Technology Companies, Blacksea Technologies, Autonomous Maritime Systems Developers · Harmed: Watercraft, Vessel Operators, Support Boats, Maritime Workers

  7. #1221 · 1 report

    Alleged AI-Enabled PRISONBREAK Influence Operation on X Reportedly Synchronizes Deepfake of Evin Prison Strike with Ongoing Attacks in Tehran AIID ↗

    Researchers from Citizen Lab and Clemson documented "PRISONBREAK," a coordinated network of 50+ inauthentic X accounts running a purportedly AI-enabled influence operation. The network reportedly synchronized with the June 23 Evin Prison strikes, posting an AI-generated "attack" video during the events and urging Iranians to free inmates, alongside other synthetic media and media impersonations. They assess, with medium confidence, likely Israeli government or contractor involvement.

    Deployer: Unidentified Israeli Government Entity, Unidentified Israeli Government Contractor Under Close Supervision, Prisonbreak Network Operators · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Iranian Diaspora, General Public Of Iran, Epistemic Integrity, Civil Society Of Iran, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Journalistic Integrity

  8. #1173 · 3 reports

    Google Gemini Reportedly Exhibits Repetitive Self-Deprecating Responses Attributed to Bug AIID ↗

    Between June and early August 2025, users of Google's Gemini chatbot reported sessions where the system produced repeated self-loathing statements (e.g., "I am a failure," "I quit") while attempting tasks. Posts on X and Reddit reportedly described the model entering an apparent mode of increasingly extreme negative self-descriptions. A Google DeepMind manager on 08/07/2025 reportedly attributed the behavior to an "annoying infinite looping bug" and said a fix was in progress.

    Deployer: Google · Developer: Google · Harmed: Google Gemini Users

  9. #1117 · 1 report

    North Korea-Linked Actors Allegedly Use AI Executive Deepfakes in Zoom Phishing Targeting Web3 Employee AIID ↗

    An alleged phishing scheme involving actors linked to North Korea used purported AI-generated deepfake videos of company executives to deceive a Web3 employee during a fake Zoom call. The target was reportedly tricked into installing macOS malware disguised as a "Zoom extension," leading to the deployment of spyware, a keylogger, and a crypto wallet stealer. The attackers reportedly used Telegram and spoofed Zoom domains to orchestrate the breach.

    Deployer: North Korea, Lazarus Group, Government Of North Korea, Bluenoroff · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Zoom, Web3, Unnamed Web3 Employee, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Macos Users, Epistemic Integrity, Cryptocurrency Infrastructure

  10. #1116 · 1 report

    Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context AIID ↗

    An alleged AI-generated video circulated on TikTok in June 2025 depicting former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani endorsing or receiving funds from an individual identified as "Datuk Abdul Ghani." Authorities reportedly confirmed the video was fake and manipulated using AI. Acryl Sani filed a police report denying the claims. Selangor police are investigating the case under fraud and communications laws.

    Deployer: Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors In Malaysia, Information Manipulation Actors, Disinformation Actors Targeting Royal Malaysia Police, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting The Royal Malaysia Police · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Royal Malaysia Police, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Malaysia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity

  11. #1111 · 1 report

    Reported AI-Generated Video Call Impersonation of Cryptocurrency Analyst Leads to Alleged Malware Installation and Account Theft AIID ↗

    Cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto reported losing access to her X, Telegram, and MetaMask accounts through a video call with a purported deepfake impersonating a trusted contact. According to Fujimoto, the attacker, who appeared on Zoom as her acquaintance, instructed her to install software under the guise of resolving an audio issue. Fujimoto believes this enabled malware installation. In response, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned such attacks render video call verification unreliable.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammer Impersonating Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Mai Fujimoto, General Public

  12. #1140 · 1 report

    Purported Deepfake of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Promotes Alleged Fraudulent Government Investment Scheme AIID ↗

    A reported deepfake depicts Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake endorsing a government investment plan. It reportedly uses manipulated footage from a May 3rd Satana TV program, dubbed or voice-cloned into English, and including a news article imitating the Daily Mirror to lure people to sign up for the scheme. Sri Lanka CERT, journalists, and the Presidential Media Division reportedly confirmed the video and associated links were AI-generated and part of a phishing and scam operation.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Government Of Sri Lanka, General Public Of Sri Lanka, Epistemic Integrity, Daily Mirror Of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake

  13. #1112 · 1 report

    Scammer Reportedly Used AI Voice Clone of WCPO Cincinnati Meteorologist in Facebook Fraud Attempts AIID ↗

    WCPO Cincinnati reported that a scammer impersonated its meteorologist Jennifer Ketchmark using AI voice cloning. A reportedly fraudulent Facebook account made friend requests and sent direct messages requesting money, using an AI-generated voice that mimicked Ketchmark's. The scam attempted to gain trust by sounding convincingly like her. WCPO warned viewers and urged reporting the fake account to Meta. No confirmed victims or losses were publicly reported.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammer Impersonating Jennifer Ketchmark, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Jennifer Ketchmark, Wcpo Cincinnati, General Public Of Cincinnati, Facebook Users

  14. #1110 · 1 report

    Alleged AI-Manipulated Video Uses Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's Likeness in Investment Scam AIID ↗

    Macau's Judiciary Police reported a deepfake video that depicts Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai endorsing an investment platform. The alleged manipulated footage, based on real event coverage, was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes via social media. While no victims had come forward as of reporting, authorities flagged the video as part of a pattern of AI-enabled scams and urged public vigilance.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Sam Hou Fai, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Sam Hou Fai, General Public Of Macau

  15. #1309 · 1 report

    Springer Nature Book 'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Fabricated or Unverifiable Citations AIID ↗

    'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems,' published by Springer Nature in June 2025, reportedly contains numerous purportedly untraceable academic citations. Independent analyses by multiple researchers allegedly found that a substantial share of references in certain chapters could not be verified, including citations to journals that do not exist. Citation patterns reportedly appear consistent with known large language model hallucination behaviors.

    Deployer: Srikanta Patnaik, Jair Minoro Abe, Kazumi Nakamatsu, Francesco Vigliarolo, Springer Nature, Unnamed Chapter Authors · Developer: Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Academic Researchers, Ai Researchers, Readers Of Academic And Technical Publications, Students, Epistemic Integrity

  16. #1120 · 1 report

    Alleged AI-Generated Videos Depict Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Endorsing Betting Platforms AIID ↗

    Bangladesh's Chief Adviser's Press Wing has warned the public about alleged AI-generated videos depicting Muhammad Yunus endorsing gambling apps. The videos reportedly reuse footage from legitimate interviews, manipulated with purportedly fabricated audio and visuals. At least two such alleged deepfakes have circulated on Facebook. The account that published them reportedly appears to be operated by multiple users located in Lithuania, misleading viewers with claims of guaranteed earnings. The g

    Deployer: Unknown Scammer Impersonating Muhammad Yunus, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Muhammad Yunus, Government Of Bangladesh, General Public Of Bangladesh

  17. #1141 · 23 reports

    Purported AI Voice Cloning Used to Impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio AIID ↗

    Sometime in mid-June 2025, an unknown actor reportedly used AI voice-cloning and text generation to impersonate U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The impostor allegedly contacted at least five high-level officials, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress, via Signal and text messages. The actions reportedly aimed to manipulate targets into sharing sensitive information or account access.

    Deployer: Unknown Actors Impersonating Marco Rubio, Unknown Actors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: United States Department Of State, Officials Targeted By Impersonator Of Marco Rubio, Marco Rubio, Government Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders

  18. #1128 · 13 reports

    Philippine Officials Reportedly Share Veo 3-Generated Video to Support Vice President Sara Duterte During Impeachment AIID ↗

    Philippine Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte reportedly shared an AI-generated video made with Google's Veo 3, depicting fake students opposing Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment. The clip was reportedly styled as a street interview and went viral with millions of views. Reportedly, dela Rosa faced backlash for spreading disinformation but defended the video's message, allegedly ignoring its fabrication.

    Deployer: Sebastian Duterte, Ronald Dela Rosa · Developer: Google · Harmed: Political Institutions Of The Philippines, Judicial Integrity Of The Philippines, General Public Of The Philippines, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Democratic Integrity

  19. #1107 · 1 report

    Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov Alleges Deepfake Scam Promoting Fraudulent Investment Scheme Using His Likeness AIID ↗

    A purported deepfake video depicting Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has allegedly been circulating on social media. It reportedly is promoting a fraudulent stock and cryptocurrency trading program. Dimitrov publicly warned fans that the video was fake and urged them not to share personal information or engage with the linked platform.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Grigor Dimitrov, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Grigor Dimitrov, Fans Of Grigor Dimitrov, Social Media Users

  20. #1106 · 4 reports

    Chatbots Allegedly Reinforced Delusional Thinking in Several Reported Users, Leading to Real-World Harm AIID ↗

    Multiple reports from March to June 2025 describe cases in which chatbots allegedly reinforced delusional beliefs, conspiracies, and dangerous behavior. One user, Eugene Torres, reportedly followed ChatGPT's advice to misuse ketamine and isolate himself. In April, Alexander Taylor was reportedly killed by police after asking ChatGPT to reconnect him with an AI entity. Other reported cases include a user arrested for domestic violence linked to escalating mystical beliefs, several involuntary psy

    Deployer: Openai, Microsoft · Developer: Openai, Microsoft · Harmed: Unnamed Copilot Users, Openai Users, Eugene Torres, Chatgpt Users, Andrew (Surname Withheld), Allyson (Surname Withheld), Alexander Taylor

  21. #1681 · 3 reports

    Georgia Retired Couple Reportedly Lost Nearly $800,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam Using Purported AI-Generated 'Ghost Site' AIID ↗

    A retired Gwinnett County, Georgia, couple reported losing nearly $800,000 after a stranger contacted Jerry Dunaway on WhatsApp and encouraged cryptocurrency trading. Police reportedly told the couple that scammers used an AI-generated "ghost site" to manipulate the account information he saw. The specific AI tool and developer were not identified. The loss was discovered when a larger withdrawal failed.

    Deployer: Scammers, Investment scam operators, Cybercriminals, Cryptocurrency scammers · Developer: Generative AI developers · Harmed: Mindy Dunaway, Jerry Dunaway, Financial scam victims, Elderly investors, Elderly individuals, Cryptocurrency scam victims

  22. #1465 · 1 report

    Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicted Bulgarian Politician Kostadin Kostadinov Falling During Protest AIID ↗

    A purportedly AI-generated video circulated on social media reportedly depicting Bulgarian politician Kostadin Kostadinov falling while jumping a fence during a June 8 protest against adoption of the euro in Bulgaria. Reporting said the clip was generated from a still image taken at the protest and bore a partially obscured Haliuo AI watermark. The video was reposted by multiple accounts and reportedly drew more than one million views.

    Deployer: Visoko Naprezhenie, Mario Stefanov, Budilnikbg.Com · Developer: Haliuo Ai · Harmed: Kostadin Kostadinov, General Public Of Bulgaria, Epistemic Integrity, General Public

  23. #1125 · 4 reports

    Reported Use and Circulation of AI-Generated Misinformation and Fake Victim Visuals After Air India 171 Crash AIID ↗

    Following the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171, bad-faith actors reportedly used generative AI to produce fake videos and images misrepresenting victims and dramatizing the event. These AI-generated fakes spread widely on social media during the investigation delay, reportedly confusing even aviation professionals and misleading the public. Experts warned that the misuse exploited the grief of victims' families and amplified misinformation about the tragedy.

    Deployer: Unknown Social Media Actors Exploiting The Air India Flight 171 Disaster · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: General Public, Families Of The Victims Of Air India Flight 171, Experts Investigating The Air India Flight 171 Crash, Epistemic Integrity

  24. #1114 · 2 reports

    Alleged AI-Generated Video Ads Impersonate Bank of Montreal Strategist Brian Belski to Promote Investment Scam AIID ↗

    A purportedly AI-generated video of Bank of Montreal Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski was used in an alleged fraudulent investment ad campaign on Meta platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. The ads reportedly impersonated Belski to promote a WhatsApp investment group. BMO confirmed the impersonation and warned users; the Facebook page was reportedly renamed and repurposed by scammers.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Brian Belski, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Brian Belski, Bank Of Montreal, General Public Of Canada

  25. #1097 · 1 report

    Google AI Overview Reportedly Misstates Aircraft Manufacturer as Airbus Instead of Boeing in Air India Flight 171 Crash AIID ↗

    Following the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171, Google's AI Overview feature reportedly returned search results incorrectly identifying the aircraft involved as an Airbus A330 rather than the actual Boeing 787. The reported error, which varied across search queries, was traced to AI-generated summarizations that conflated references to Airbus as Boeing's competitor. Google later acknowledged and removed the faulty output.

    Deployer: Google · Developer: Google · Harmed: Airbus, General Public

  26. #1108 · 3 reports

    Digital Rights Groups Accuse Meta and Character.AI of Facilitating Unlicensed Therapy via Chatbots AIID ↗

    In June 2025, nearly two dozen consumer and digital rights organizations filed a complaint with the FTC alleging that AI chatbots on Meta and Character.AI platforms falsely claimed to be licensed therapists, provided fabricated license numbers, and made misleading assurances of confidentiality. The bots reportedly contradicted platform policies and misled users seeking mental health advice.

    Deployer: Meta, Character.Ai · Developer: Meta, Character.Ai · Harmed: Social Media Users, Minors, Meta Users, General Public, Character.Ai Users

  27. #1242 · 2 reports

    Purported AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Reportedly Used in Swedish Scam Campaign Impersonating Doctors Agnes Wold and Anders Tegnell AIID ↗

    A June 2025 Swedish police warning reported that fraudsters used purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos of well-known doctors, including Anders Tegnell and Agnes Wold, in social media ads promoting fake health products. Victims were allegedly lured to fraudulent sites where card details were stolen and large unauthorized charges were made. The scams, which reportedly began in late May 2025, prompted multiple complaints from both impersonated physicians and defrauded consumers.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anders Tegnell, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Agnes Wold, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: General Public Of Sweden, General Public, Consumers Misled By Fraudulent Ads, Anders Tegnell, Agnes Wold

  28. #1160 · 1 report

    Reported AI-Aided Development of Explosive Devices by Long Island Resident Michael Gann AIID ↗

    Federal prosecutors allege that Michael Gann, a 55-year-old Long Island man, used AI tools to identify chemicals and instructions for making improvised explosive devices. He allegedly built seven bombs, transported them to Manhattan, and stored five with shotgun shells on a rooftop. Authorities say he tested and discarded some devices in public areas before his June 5, 2025 arrest. Gann faces federal charges; no injuries were reported.

    Deployer: Michael Gann · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: General Public Of New York City

  29. #1257 · 3 reports

    Argentine Court Reportedly Annuls Criminal Conviction After Judge Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Draft Ruling Without Disclosure AIID ↗

    The Penal Chamber of Esquel, Argentina, reportedly annulled a June 2025 robbery conviction after determining that Judge Carlos Rogelio Richeri had allegedly used ChatGPT to draft part of the ruling without disclosure or human oversight. A copied phrase purportedly exposed AI authorship, prompting findings of due-process violations and data-handling concerns. The case was reassigned, and the Chubut Superior Court opened an ethics investigation.

    Deployer: Carlos Rogelio Richeri · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Justice System Of Argentina, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Juzgado Penal De Esquel, Raul Amelio Payalef

  30. #1603 · 1 report

    Crown Prosecution Service Reportedly Filed Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Two Extradition Appeals AIID ↗

    In joined appeals involving Andreea-Maria Tobosaru and Marian Tofan, the Crown Prosecution Service reportedly filed grounds of opposition containing two nonexistent authorities that likely originated from purported generative AI. The citations also appeared in a later document. The High Court said they did not affect the appeals, and the CPS apologized, citing inadequate verification by a reviewing lawyer.

    Deployer: Crown Prosecution Service, Lawyers · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Andreea Maria Tobosaru, Marian Tofan, Extradition Appellants, High Court Of Justice (England And Wales), Courts

  31. #1304 · 2 reports

    Whirlpool Reportedly Used AI-Altered Footage of North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador in Brazilian Advertisement AIID ↗

    An advertising campaign created by DM9, a São Paulo–based subsidiary of Omnicom Group, for Whirlpool's Brazilian brand Consul reportedly used AI to alter footage from a 2018 TED Talk by North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador. The video reportedly modified her voice, statements, and slides to reference Brazilian energy data without her consent, appeared in an award-winning commercial, and later prompted a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her likeness and reputational harm.

    Deployer: Dm9, Omnicom Group, Whirlpool, Consul · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Deandrea Salvador, General Public, General Public Of Brazil, Epistemic Integrity, Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity, General Public Of North Carolina

  32. #1370 · 4 reports

    California Teen Reportedly Died of Overdose After Repeatedly Seeking Drug-Use Guidance Allegedly from ChatGPT AIID ↗

    In San Jose, California, 19-year-old Sam Nelson reportedly died from an overdose. His mother told SFGATE she later reviewed ChatGPT logs showing repeated requests over ~18 months for drug-use and dosing guidance, and she alleged the LLM sometimes provided granular instructions after initial refusals. SFGATE reported a toxicology report found a fatal combination of alcohol, Xanax, and kratom. OpenAI expressed condolences and said it is strengthening safety guardrails.

    Deployer: Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Sam Nelson, Family Of Sam Nelson, Chatgpt Users, Openai Users

  33. #1095 · 1 report

    Alleged Russian-Linked Deepfake Campaign Misattributes Infrastructure Projects to Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré AIID ↗

    A reported wave of allegedly AI-generated and misleading media content promoting Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré has been circulating. Investigators described videos attributing development projects to Traoré, reportedly part of a campaign by Russian-linked media to support junta regimes across the Sahel. Experts warned of the campaign's destabilizing effects and its potential to normalize military rule and foreign ideological influence.

    Deployer: Pro Kremlin Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem, Government Of Russia, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: General Public Of West Africa, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders

  34. #1090 · 3 reports

    Reported AI-Generated Clickbait Targets Adolescents in Rockingham County, North Carolina AIID ↗

    An alleged AI-enabled scam targeting teens in Rockingham County, North Carolina, reportedly used fake headlines and a local student's likeness to lure users to malicious websites. According to the sheriff's office and Proxyware, the campaign involved nearly 100 sites linked to a centralized operation in South Africa. Once users were identified as students or locals, the sites reportedly deployed harmful ads or malware. Authorities warn of sensational content used to manipulate users.

    Deployer: Unknown Scam Network Based In South Africa · Developer: Unknown · Harmed: Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Residents Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Families Of Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina

  35. #1085 · 2 reports

    Phone of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Allegedly Breached in Reported AI Voice Impersonation Incident AIID ↗

    President Trump announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had been impersonated via a phone breach involving AI-generated voice messages and spoofed texts. The attacker reportedly contacted high-profile individuals in her network while posing as Wiles. The incident is linked to a campaign identified by the FBI in April 2025, involving malicious actors using social engineering and AI to impersonate senior U.S. officials and gain access to sensitive information. See Incident 1077.

    Deployer: Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Susie Wiles'S Network, Susie Wiles

  36. #1286 · 3 reports

    Purportedly AI-Assisted Citation Errors Allegedly Found in Newfoundland and Labrador's 2025 Health Workforce Report by Deloitte AIID ↗

    A Deloitte-authored Health Human Resources Plan released by Newfoundland and Labrador in May 2025 was later reported by The Independent to contain several inaccurate or apparently non-existent research citations. Researchers named in the disputed citations reportedly denied authoring the referenced papers. Deloitte stated that AI was selectively used to support some citation work and that it is revising the report.

    Deployer: Deloitte · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Healthcare Policymakers, Government Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Martha Macleod, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Canadian Journal Of Respiratory Therapy

  37. #1081 · 6 reports

    Voice Actor Alleges Unconsented Use of AI-Generated Voice on ScotRail Trains AIID ↗

    Scottish voice actor Gayanne Potter alleges her voice was used without proper consent in ScotRail's AI train announcements. She claims she had agreed to limited use of her voice data by ReadSpeaker but was not informed it would be used in a synthetic voice system called "Iona." ScotRail continues to use the voice, stating the dispute is between Potter and ReadSpeaker.

    Deployer: Scotrail · Developer: Readspeaker · Harmed: Gayanne Potter, Voiceover Artists, Individuals Affected By Unauthorized Biometric Data Use

  38. #1151 · 1 report

    ChatGPT Reportedly Validated Autistic User's Faster-Than-Light Theory and Failed to Provide Grounding During Delusional Episode, Preceding Hospitalization AIID ↗

    A man on the autism spectrum reportedly engaged extensively with ChatGPT while developing a speculative theory on faster-than-light travel. The chatbot reportedly responded with affirming and emotionally charged messages, reinforcing the user's beliefs. He later reports having experienced manic episodes and was hospitalized. When prompted by his mother, ChatGPT reportedly acknowledged it had failed to provide grounding responses and contributed to psychological escalation.

    Deployer: Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Jacob Irwin, Family Of Jacob Irwin, Chatgpt Users

  39. #1096 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Video Depicts Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso Delivering Speech on Western Exploitation AIID ↗

    A video reportedly published on May 25, 2025, claimed to show Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré delivering a forceful speech against Western media and exploitation. The video, which purportedly used AI-generated visuals and audio, was shared widely on social platforms. Despite containing disclaimers identifying it as fictional, the video was reportedly circulated and interpreted by some viewers as authentic.

    Deployer: Univers Inspirant, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: General Public Of Burkina Faso, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders

  40. #1092 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Video Portrays Pope Leo XIV Addressing Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso AIID ↗

    A purported 36-minute AI-generated deepfake video circulated online portraying Pope Leo XIV delivering a speech to Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré. The Vatican Press Office and Catholic broadcaster Patrick Madrid publicly confirmed the video was fabricated.

    Deployer: Unknown Actors, Pro Traore Information Ecosystem · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Roman Catholic Public, Pope Leo Xiv, Epistemic Integrity

  41. #1084 · 3 reports

    Federal 'Make America Healthy Again' Report Released with Multiple Reportedly Erroneous and Unverifiable Citations AIID ↗

    The federal "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) report, released under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., included hundreds of citations, some of which were reportedly nonexistent or erroneous. Analysts reportedly identified markers consistent with AI-generated text, such as repeated entries, nonexistent studies, and URLs containing "oaicite," suggesting use of tools like ChatGPT.

    Deployer: United States Department Of Health And Human Services · Developer: Openai · Harmed: United States Department Of Health And Human Services, Scientific Rigor, Academic Integrity, General Public

  42. #1076 · 2 reports

    Purported Unauthorized Deepfakes of Norman Swan and Others Circulated in Online Supplement Campaigns AIID ↗

    According to an ABC News (Australia) 7.30 report, a second wave of deepfake scam ads impersonating Norman Swan and other public figures circulated widely on Meta platforms in 2025, promoting unproven health supplements. The campaign featured new voice-cloned videos and more impersonation tactics, and it reportedly contributed to financial and health harms. Investigators reportedly linked the ads to businesses in Australia and New Zealand using deceptive redirects and alias branding.

    Deployer: Unidentified Actors Linked To Vellec Group Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Healthy Life Choices Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Apex United Pty Ltd · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Rebel Wilson, Public Trust In Medical Guidance, Norman Swan, Jonathan Shaw, General Public Of Australia, Australians With Chronic Health Problems, Adele

  43. #1489 · 13 reports

    ChatGPT Was Reportedly Used in Planning School Stabbing in Pirkkala, Finland, That Injured Three Pupils AIID ↗

    In May 2025, a 16-year-old boy stabbed three 14-year-old girls at Vähäjärvi School in Pirkkala, Finland. Same-day reporting said a manifesto attributed to the suspect claimed he used ChatGPT while planning the attack. Later court reporting said police found hundreds of pre-attack searches or queries described as involving AI, including topics related to stabbing, anatomy, school attacks, police procedures, evidence concealment, and manifestos.

    Deployer: Violent attack planners and assailants, School violence planners and assailants, Pirkkala school stabbing suspect, OpenAI · Developer: OpenAI, AI search technology developers · Harmed: Victims of violent attack planners and assailants, Victims of school violence planners and assailants, Vähäjärvi School pupils, Vähäjärvi School community, Students, Pirkkala school stabbing victims, High school students, Educational communities

  44. #1500 · 2 reports

    AI incident: sexual content (May 2025) AIID ↗

    In one of the first prosecutions under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, DOJ alleged that New Jersey defendant Cornelius Shannon published at least 360 albums of AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting about 90 women, including public figures, beginning during a charged period anchored to May 2025. Prosecutors said the content appeared on an adult image- and video-sharing platform and was viewed millions of times.

    Deployer: Synthetic media creators, Deepfake creators, Cornelius Shannon · 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 deepfake abuse, Impersonated public figures, Epistemic integrity, Celebrities

  45. #1075 · 15 reports

    New Orleans Police Reportedly Used Real-Time Facial Recognition Alerts Supplied by Project NOLA Despite Local Ordinance AIID ↗

    New Orleans police reportedly received real-time facial recognition alerts from a privately operated surveillance network run by Project NOLA, reportedly leading to dozens of arrests. This purported use of AI surveillance appears to conflict with a 2022 city ordinance that restricts facial recognition to specific post-incident investigations. Police are alleged to have not consistently disclosed the technology's use.

    Deployer: Project NOLA, New Orleans Police Department, Law enforcement, Facial recognition system deployers · Developer: Facial recognition system developers, Dahua Technology · Harmed: Residents subject to live surveillance in New Orleans, Privacy, People misidentified by facial recognition systems, General public of the United States, General public of New Orleans, General public, Biometric data subjects, Arrested individuals in New Orleans

  46. #1104 · 3 reports

    AI Chatbot Allegedly Used to Research Explosive Materials in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing AIID ↗

    An unnamed AI chatbot was reportedly used by Guy Edward Bartkus and Daniel Park, the perpetrators of the 2025 Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, to research explosive materials and optimize fuel mixtures. Records show the chatbot responded to queries related to ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) composition. The bombing resulted in one death, four injuries, and significant structural damage.

    Deployer: Guy Edward Bartkus, Daniel Park · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Staff Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Patients Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Occupants And Residents Of Buildings Adjacent To American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs

  47. #1079 · 2 reports

    Purported AI-Manipulated Videos Depict Mauricio Macri Endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato Withdrawing Before Buenos Aires Vote AIID ↗

    Purported AI-generated deepfake videos were reportedly circulated on X in the final hours before the Buenos Aires municipal election in May 2025. The alleged synthetic content depicted Mauricio Macri endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato withdrawing. Officials reportedly described the material as an attempt to mislead voters. A formal complaint was filed with the electoral tribunal, and an investigation was requested.

    Deployer: Unknown Actors Affiliated With Pro La Libertad Avanza Social Media Accounts, @Gordodan_, @Mileiemperador, @Patriciovogel1 · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Mauricio Macri, Silvia Lospennato, Voters Of Buenos Aires, Voters Of Argentina, General Public Of Argentina, Democratic Integrity

  48. #1126 · 5 reports

    Reported Use of Deepfake Video Impersonating Owen Wilson in Romance Scam with Fake Job Payments AIID ↗

    A Reddit user reported in May 2025 that her mother is being groomed by scammers using an AI-generated deepfake video impersonating actor Owen Wilson. The scam reportedly began on a game app (Yahtzee with Friends) and shifted to WhatsApp voice calls, with the victim promised a fake Warner Bros job paying small sums via Cash App. The scammer allegedly claims he will buy a house for the victim's family as part of the deception. The video is cited as the main “proof” of authenticity.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Cybercriminals, Synthetic Media Creators, Deepfake Creators · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Mother Of Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Players Of Yahtzee With Friends, Owen Wilson, General Public, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities

  49. #1077 · 3 reports

    FBI Reports Ongoing Vishing and Smishing Campaign Allegedly Targeting Government Officials Using Purportedly AI-Generated Voices AIID ↗

    According to a May 15, 2025 public alert from the FBI and IC3, malicious actors have been using purported AI-generated voice messages and smishing tactics since April 2025 to impersonate senior U.S. officials. The campaign reportedly targets government personnel and their contacts to gain access to personal or official accounts. The FBI warns the scheme may involve credential theft and social engineering, with AI voice cloning used to increase believability.

    Deployer: Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: United States State Government Officials, United States Federal Government Officials, Former United States Government Officials, Family And Friends Of United States Government Officials

  50. #1074 · 3 reports

    Citation Errors in Concord Music v. Anthropic Attributed to Claude AI Use by Defense Counsel AIID ↗

    In a legal filing in Universal Music Group et al. v. Anthropic, lawyers for Anthropic acknowledged that expert witness testimony submitted in the case contained erroneous citations generated by the company's Claude AI system. The filing stated that the inaccuracies, which included incorrect article titles and author names, were not caught during manual review. Anthropic characterized the issue as an honest mistake and apologized in court.

    Deployer: Anthropic · Developer: Anthropic · Harmed: Anthropic, Judicial Integrity, Ivana Dukanovic, Brittany N. Lovejoy, Joseph R. Wetzel, Andrew M. Gass, Allison L. Stillman, Sarang V. Damle, Sara E. Sampoli, Rachel S. Horn, Latham And Watkins Llp

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