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 incident: sexual content (Apr 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 8 April 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Error-Prone AI Accessibility Tools Reportedly Lead to Navigation Issues for Blind Internet Users AIID ↗
AI-powered accessibility overlays on websites frequently mislabel or misinterpret content, in turn complicating navigation for blind users and others with disabilities. Users report that the AI tools interfere with screen readers and mislead them with inaccurate descriptions. The reported unreliability in these tools have prompted legal action, as the companies behind them seek compliance with accessibility laws.
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TikTok Hosts AI-Generated English-Language Hitler Speeches with Millions of Views AIID ↗
AI-generated English-language Adolf Hitler speeches have been proliferating on TikTok. They are reportedly accumulating millions of views despite violating the platform’s hate speech policies. The clips are described as often pairing the audio with misleading translations and memes that glorify Hitler and distort historical facts. While some content has been removed, many accounts reportedly continue to post similar videos.
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California Homeowner Reportedly Loses Insurance After Purported Aerial Imagery-Based Roof Assessment AIID ↗
A California homeowner's insurance policy was reportedly not renewed after CSAA relied on aerial imagery, purportedly analyzed by an AI system, to assess the roof as having reached the end of its life. The homeowner, Cindy Picos, reportedly commissioned an independent inspection suggesting the roof had a decade of remaining life, but CSAA declined to reverse the decision. The insurer reportedly did not provide the imagery for review.
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Reportedly Viral AI-Generated Song about 'Diddy Party' Allegedly Mimics Justin Bieber AIID ↗
A purportedly AI-generated song imitating Justin Bieber's voice, allegedly referencing a "Diddy party," spread widely across social media, reportedly leading fans to believe it was authentic. Experts reportedly identified the audio as likely AI-made, citing frequency mismatches and digital artifacts. The reportedly viral song misrepresented Bieber, posing potential brand and revenue impacts for the artist while misleading listeners.
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OpenAI, Google, and Meta Alleged to Have Overstepped Legal Boundaries for Training AI AIID ↗
In late 2021, OpenAI and other tech giants like Google and Meta reportedly faced data shortages for training AI models. OpenAI is said to have developed a tool called Whisper to transcribe over one million hours of YouTube videos, potentially violating YouTube’s terms of service. Similarly, Google allegedly transcribed YouTube videos, risking copyright infringements. Meta reportedly explored summarizing copyrighted texts without permission and debated acquiring Simon & Schuster for data.
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China Reportedly Intensifying AI to Spread Disinformation to U.S. and Taiwanese Voters AIID ↗
AI tools linked to China were used to disseminate disinformation targeting voters in the U.S. and Taiwan, according to a Microsoft report. These operations included AI-generated imagery and audio to influence political perceptions and election outcomes, originating from the APT Storm-1376 (also known as Spamouflage and Dragonbridge).
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Grok AI on X Created and Promoted False Iran Missile Strike News AIID ↗
On April 4, 2024, X's AI chatbot Grok generated a false headline claiming "Iran Strikes Tel Aviv with Heavy Missiles," which was then promoted on X's trending news section. This misinformation, fueled by user spamming of fake news, falsely indicated a serious international conflict. The incident highlighted significant risks associated with relying on AI for content curation and demonstrated the potential for widespread dissemination of harmful misinformation.
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Google Books Appears to Be Indexing Works Written by AI AIID ↗
Google Books is indexing low-quality, AI-generated books, degrading its database and potentially distorting Google Ngram Viewer's analysis of language trends. This integration of inaccurate or misleading information undermines trust, disseminates poor-quality content, and wastes resources as researchers must spend time clearing up the misinformation.
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Meta AI Image Generator Reportedly Fails to Accurately Represent Interracial Relationships AIID ↗
Meta's AI image generator is alleged to produce inaccurate and biased images, consistently failing to depict interracial relationships involving Asian individuals and Caucasian or Black individuals. Instead, it generates images featuring two Asian people or stereotypes, erasing the diversity and representation of Asian people.
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'Lavender' and 'The Gospel' AI Systems Reportedly Used in Gaza Targeting Operations with Civilian Harm Allegations AIID ↗
The AI system known as "Lavender" was reportedly used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to assist in identifying individuals in Gaza for targeting, while a related system, "The Gospel," was reportedly used to help select and prioritize physical strike targets. Investigations reportedly suggest that these systems operated with limited human review and may have contributed to strikes associated with high civilian casualties. The extent of automation with human oversight, as well as the accuracy o
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Facial Recognition Misidentification at New World Westend in New Zealand AIID ↗
A facial recognition system at New World Westend supermarket misidentified a Māori woman as a known offender during its trial. The woman was wrongfully accused of trespassing and experienced public embarrassment, raising concerns about racial bias and the technology's accuracy. The supermarket acknowledged its error and apologized.
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Washington State's Lottery AI Site Reportedly Generates Inappropriate User Image AIID ↗
An AI-powered website by Washington State's Lottery is reported to have inadvertently produced a softcore pornographic image of a user, leading to the site’s immediate shutdown out of caution.
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Purportedly AI-Powered 007TG Platform Reportedly Used by Scam Networks Linked to $75 Million in Proceeds AIID ↗
007TG was a software suite reportedly used by scam compounds to run fraud across social media, using AI-assisted messaging and translation to help operators manage targets while concealing their identities. Wallet records linked the platform to at least four known scam networks that collectively received at least $75 million, though the evidence does not show how much was directly attributable to 007TG.
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AI Deepfakes for Voter Outreach Flood Indian Elections AIID ↗
During the 2024 Indian elections, politicians used AI-generated deepfakes to reach voters, who might be unaware they're interacting with digital clones. Providers like Divyendra Singh Jadoun of Polymath Synthetic Media Solutions created deepfakes for personalized messages. This practice, used by various political parties, is not truthful, as voters may be misled by AI-generated content posing as genuine interactions with political figures.
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Synthetic Voice 'Olesya' by Storm-1516 Falsely Accuses Ukraine in U.S. Election Disinformation Campaign AIID ↗
Russian operatives used AI to create a fake video and voice of "Olesya," a supposed troll in Kyiv, falsely claiming involvement in U.S. elections to support President Biden. U.S. intelligence confirmed the voice was AI-generated. This disinformation campaign aimed to mislead voters, erode trust in democratic institutions, and influence the 2024 election. The incident involved the group Storm-1516, individuals linked to Valery Korovin, and potential veterans of the Internet Research Agency.
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Scammers Using AI to Impersonate Small Businesses AIID ↗
Scammers are using AI to impersonate small businesses by copying their videos, logos, and social media posts. They create fake listings and ads, diverting customers to cheap knockoffs or stealing their money. This has severely impacted businesses like Bee Cups, Darn Tough Vermont, and Cascade hummingbird feeders, leading to significant financial losses, negative reviews, and damaged reputations. Their deployment of AI makes it challenging for small businesses to combat these fraudulent activitie
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Mumbai Businessman Reportedly Defrauded via Purported AI-Cloned Voice Impersonating Son AIID ↗
A Mumbai businessman reportedly identified as KT Vinod reportedly lost Rs 80,000 after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a representative of the Indian Embassy in Dubai, who said his son had been arrested. The caller allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning to simulate the voice of Vinod's son, pleading for help. Reportedly convinced of the urgency, Vinod instructed a money transfer via Google Pay. The scam was discovered only after he contacted his son directly.
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Microsoft-Powered New York City Chatbot Advises Illegal Practices AIID ↗
New York City's chatbot, launched under Mayor Eric Adams's plan to assist businesses, has been reportedly providing dangerously inaccurate legal advice. The Microsoft-powered bot allegedly informed users that landlords can refuse Section 8 vouchers and that businesses can operate cash-free, among other falsehoods. The city acknowledges the chatbot is a pilot program and commits to improvements while the errors are addressed.
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Scammers Using Deepfakes of Women's Faces and Voices for False and Offensive Advertisements AIID ↗
Scammers used AI tools from HeyGen and ElevenLabs to create deepfake videos of influencers Michel Janse, Olga Loiek, Shadé Zahrai, and Carrie Williams, misusing Lana Smalls's voice in Williams's case. These videos promoted offensive products and false messages, in some cases targeting nationalist Chinese men to boost China-Russia ties, causing emotional distress and damaging the victims' reputations.
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ISIS Utilizes AI for Propaganda Videos in News Harvest Program AIID ↗
ISIS supporters have created an AI-generated media program called News Harvest to disseminate propaganda videos. The program produces near-weekly broadcasts featuring AI-generated news anchors discussing ISIS operations globally, using cheap and easy-to-use AI tools. This development showcases the use of AI as a powerful propaganda tool for extremist groups.
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AI incident: sexual content (Stable Diffusion, Mar 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 26 March 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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AI incident: sexual content (Leonardo Ai, Mar 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 26 March 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Purported Deepfake Disinformation Aired on Russian State TV Allegedly Linking Ukraine to Moscow Attack AIID ↗
Russian state television reportedly aired a fabricated video that appeared to imitate senior Ukrainian security officials and present a false admission of involvement in the Crocus City Hall massacre. The clip reportedly used elements from recent interviews combined with allegedly AI-generated audio to create a misleading confession. ISIS-K is reported to have publicly claimed responsibility, while independent analysts and governments have rejected the narrative promoted through the video.
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The Arizona Agenda Produced a Deepfake of Kari Lake Advocating for the Publication Without Her Consent AIID ↗
The Arizona Agenda produced a deepfake video of Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake giving a testimonial about the publication with the seeming intention of educating the general public about the dangers of deepfakes in the coming election cycle. However, the Arizona Agenda appears not to have sought Lake's consent, prompting a cease-and-desist letter from her campaign.
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