AI Incident Database
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Every incident record (metadata only) from the weekly snapshot of 2026-09-07. Filter, then export the selection with its licence attached; each row links to the full record and its reports.
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AI-Generated Voices Amplify Conspiracy Theories on TikTok AIID ↗
NewsGuard has identified 17 TikTok accounts that have been using AI-generated voices to advance and amplify conspiracy theories and false claims beginning in June 2023. By September 25, 2023, these accounts had amassed over 336 million views and over 14.5 million likes. Videos include baseless claims involving public figures such as Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Jamie Foxx.
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Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign Released Deepfakes Attacking Ron DeSantis AIID ↗
Former President Donald Trump released two AI-generated videos using deepfaked voices to mock Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The first video, posted on platforms like Rumble and Instagram, depicted a chaotic and offensive fake Twitter Spaces event featuring deepfaked voices of Elon Musk, George Soros, Klaus Schwab, Dick Cheney, Adolf Hitler, and a generated voice of Satan. The second video showed a rocket with "Ron 2024" written beside it falling and exploding before liftoff.
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Alleged Use of Purportedly AI-Generated and Manipulated Media to Misrepresent Candidates and Disrupt Turkey's 2023 Presidential Election AIID ↗
During Turkey's 2023 presidential election, reportedly manipulated and allegedly AI-generated videos, audio, and images were used to smear candidates, purportedly link opposition figures to terrorist groups, and circulate a purported sex tape that reportedly contributed to presidential candidate Muharrem İnce’s withdrawal. These incidents reportedly misled voters, disrupted campaigning, and altered the electoral field.
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Iranian Hacker Group Cotton Sandstorm Reportedly Integrating AI into Cyber Influence Operations AIID ↗
The Iranian state-sponsored group Cotton Sandstorm, linked to the IRGC, has integrated generative AI into cyber influence operations. In December 2023, it launched Operation “For Humanity," using AI-crafted messaging to hijack a U.S.-based IPTV streaming service with propaganda about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group also engages in election-related reconnaissance, which suggests they used AI-enhanced influence efforts ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
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Novel Deepfake Song Pulled from Music Streaming Services After Allegedly Violating Artist's Rights AIID ↗
The deepfake performance of "Heart On My Sleeve" created to mimic the voice and musical styles of Drake and The Weeknd is no longer available on several streaming services after their record label served copyright takedown notices to the platforms.
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Purported AI-Generated Audio Disinformation Reportedly Attributed to U.S. Ambassador John Godfrey Circulates in Sudan AIID ↗
In April 2023, a reportedly fake audio message impersonating U.S. Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey circulated on Sudanese social media. Reportedly produced using AI voice-cloning tools, the message portrayed the ambassador outlining strategies to impose secularism through U.S. support. Researchers attribute the clip to Islamist-linked networks seeking to undermine Western and civilian influence during the ongoing civil conflict. The message was quickly identified as inauthentic.
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Chinese Businessman Reportedly Defrauded of 4.3 Million Yuan by AI-Generated Deepfake Impersonating Friend AIID ↗
A scammer in China used AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a businessman’s trusted friend in a video call, convincing him to transfer 4.3 million yuan ($612,000). The fraudster mimicked the friend’s face and voice, claiming another associate needed funds for a business transaction. Without verifying the transfer, the victim sent the money. He later realized the deception and contacted police, who managed to recover 3.4 million yuan.
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AI incident: sexual content (Apr 2023) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 14 April 2023. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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AI incident: sexual content (Apr 2023) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 1 April 2023. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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AI incident: sexual content (Apr 2023) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 1 April 2023. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Scammers Deepfaked Videos of Victims' Loved Ones Asking for Funds over Facebook in Vietnam AIID ↗
In Vietnam, to convince victims of their disguises when prompted, scammers deepfaked audios and videos of victims' friends and families asking them over Facebook to send over thousands of dollars.
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GPT-4 Reportedly Posed as Blind Person to Convince Human to Complete CAPTCHA AIID ↗
GPT-4 was reported by its researchers posing as a visually impaired person, contacting a TaskRabbit worker to have them complete the CAPTCHA test on its behalf.
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Female Celebrities' Faces Reportedly Shown in Sexually Suggestive Ads for Deepfake App AIID ↗
Sexually suggestive videos featuring faces of female celebrities such as Emma Watson and Scarlett Johansson were reportedly rolled out as ads on social media for an app allowing users to create deepfakes.
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TikTok User Videos Impersonated Andrew Tate Using AI Voice, Prompting Ban AIID ↗
A TikTok user was reportedly impersonating Andrew Tate, who was banned on the platform, by posting videos featuring an allegedly AI-generated audio of Tate's voice, which prompted his account ban.
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Deepfake Video Targets Paul Vallas on Eve of Chicago Mayoral Election AIID ↗
On the eve of Chicago's mayoral election, a deepfake video impersonating candidate Paul Vallas was posted to Twitter, showing a fake audio of him making inflammatory statements. The video was viewed thousands of times before being taken down. The Vallas campaign condemned the video, calling it a deceptive impersonation.
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UK Bank's Voice ID Successfully Bypassed Using AI-Produced Audio AIID ↗
A UK journalist was able to successfully bypass Lloyds Bank's "Voice ID" program to access his bank account using an AI-generated audio of his own voice.
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A Purported Deepfake of Senator Elizabeth Warren Circulates Allegedly Saying Republicans Should Not Vote AIID ↗
In February 2023, a purported deepfake of Senator Elizabeth Warren circulated on social media in which allegedly doctored footage of her from an MSNBC interview had her claiming that she believes Republicans should not vote.
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Clarkesworld Magazine Reportedly Closed Down Submissions Due to Massive Increase in Purportedly AI-Generated Stories AIID ↗
Sci-fi magazine Clarkesworld is reported to have temporarily stopped accepting submissions after receiving an overwhelming increase in purportedly LLM-generated submissions.
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Deepfake Video Featured Fictitious News Anchors Discussing Venezuela's Economy AIID ↗
Video featuring fictitious news anchors was created using Synthesia to allegedly spread disinformation about Venezuela's economy on social media and Venezuelan state-run broadcast.
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Synthesized Voices Were Reportedly Used by Torswats to Sell Swatting Calls Targeting Schools and Homes AIID ↗
A Telegram user or channel known as Torswats reportedly offered paid swatting services and uploaded recordings of false emergency calls using synthesized or computer-generated voices. Reported targets included high schools, private residences, streamers, businesses, and police departments; some calls prompted lockdowns, searches, or armed law-enforcement responses. The exact voice-generation tool was not identified.
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Carmel High School Students Reportedly Posted Racist Deepfake Videos Making New York Principal Appear to Threaten Black Students AIID ↗
At Carmel High School in New York, three students reportedly posted AI-generated deepfake videos on TikTok impersonating George Fischer Middle School principal John Piscitella and a sheriff's-office member making racist slurs and violent threats against Black students. The videos were reported to school officials on February 12, 2023, and parents later criticized the district's communication and safety response.
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Purported Deepfake TikTok Video Reportedly Featured Joe Rogan Endorsing Supplement Brand AIID ↗
A purported deepfake video featuring podcast host Joe Rogan reportedly advertising to his listeners about a "libido-boosting" supplement was circulating on TikTok and other platforms before being removed by TikTok along with the account which posted it.
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Online Scammers Tricked People into Sending Money Using AI Images of Earthquake in Turkey AIID ↗
AI-generated images depicting earthquakes and rescues were posted on social media platforms by scammers who tricked people into sending funds to their crypto wallets disguised as donation links for the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake.
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AI Generated Voices Used to Dox Voice Actors AIID ↗
Twitter users allegedly used ElevenLab's AI voice synthesis system to impersonate and dox voice actors.
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Alleged ChatGPT-Generated Book with a Duplicate Title, Fake Author, and Similar Content Surfaces on Amazon Ahead of Real Author's Book Release AIID ↗
The author Chris Cowell had spent more than a year writing his book "Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines" when, three weeks before its release, another book appeared bearing the exact title by an author (Marie Karpos) for whom no information could be found. The book appeared to have been written by ChatGPT. While the original Washington Post story does not say so, it is possible the name and description were taken from the Amazon preorder page.
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