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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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI incident: sexual content (Sep 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 26 September 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI incident: sexual content (Sep 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 4 September 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 26 August 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 26 August 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 21 August 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI incident: sexual content (Xai, Aug 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 5 August 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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