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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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Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Claims Kyiv's Assassination Plan Against President Emmanuel Macron AIID ↗
A purported deepfake video reportedly claimed France 24 reported a Kyiv plot to assassinate French President Macron. This reported fake news was debunked by France 24, which confirmed the video was altered and did not air any such report.
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Whisper Speech-to-Text AI Reportedly Found to Create Violent Hallucinations AIID ↗
Researchers at Cornell reportedly found that OpenAI's Whisper, a speech-to-text system, can hallucinate violent language and fabricated details, especially with long pauses in speech, such as from those with speech impairments. Analyzing 13,000 clips, they determined 1% contained harmful hallucinations. These errors pose risks in hiring, legal trials, and medical documentation. The study suggests improving model training to reduce these hallucinations for diverse speaking patterns.
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Deepfake of Long-Deceased Suharto Circulating in Run-up to February 2024 Indonesian Elections AIID ↗
An AI-generated deepfake of Suharto, the deceased Indonesian dictator, was generated and circulated by the Golkar Party ahead of the February 2024 Indonesian elections. This video, which aimed to influence voter perceptions by invoking Suharto's legacy, sought to manipulate public opinion and misused deceased individuals' likenesses for political gain. The incident is another example of political deepfakes creating convincing misinformation.
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Many Purported Political Deepfakes Reportedly Circulating in Run-up to 2024 Pakistani General Elections AIID ↗
During Pakistan's 2024 general elections, purportedly AI-generated deepfakes of a politically motivated nature were circulated. These deepfakes reportedly portrayed political figures in misleading contexts, spreading misinformation and aiming to influence voter perceptions and election outcomes.
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Alleged Deepfake Audio of Imran Khan Calls for Election Boycott, Misleading Pakistan Voters AIID ↗
A purported deepfake audio clip, falsely attributed to Imran Khan urging a PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) election boycott, circulated on social media on the eve of Pakistan's general elections. This sophisticated AI-generated misinformation aimed to mislead voters, highlighting the growing challenge of digital manipulation in political discourse.
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Purported Russian-Linked Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Maria Ressa on Facebook and Bing to Promote Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Filipinos AIID ↗
A purportedly Russian-linked scam network allegedly circulated an AI-generated deepfake of journalist Maria Ressa on Facebook and Microsoft Bing. The video reportedly manipulated a 2022 interview to falsely depict Ressa endorsing cryptocurrency. Fraudulent websites allegedly impersonating Rappler and CNN Philippines reportedly amplified the scam. Investigators reportedly linked the operation to a fraudulent network targeting Filipino audiences. Meta and Microsoft removed the content, but similar
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A Self-Driving Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Collided with a Bicyclist AIID ↗
A Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco reportedly failed to detect a cyclist obscured by a truck, resulting in a collision with minor injuries, at 17th and Mississippi Streets in Potrero Hill. The incident reportedly demonstrated a vulnerability in autonomous vehicles' ability to safely navigate complex urban environments.
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Facial Recognition System in Buenos Aires Triggers Police Checks Based on False Matches AIID ↗
Buenos Aires's facial recognition system mistakenly flagged innocent people as criminals, leading to wrongful stops and detentions. Judicial investigations indicate the technology may have been misused for unauthorized surveillance and data collection. Despite privacy risks, the system has been used widely without full disclosure of standards or safeguards,
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Two Passengers Report Feeling Trapped in Waymo Car During Sensor Obstruction AIID ↗
During a nighttime Waymo ride in San Francisco, an individual reportedly blocked the sensors of an autonomous vehicle, leaving passengers Robert Moreno and his husband feeling trapped and unsure how to proceed. Waymo's support team reportedly advised the riders to stay inside the vehicle for safety. The individual reportedly left after a few minutes without further escalation.
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Alleged Deepfake CFO Scam Reportedly Costs Multinational Engineering Firm Arup $25 Million AIID ↗
A finance employee at the multinational engineering firm Arup was reportedly deceived into transferring $25 million by fraudsters using purported deepfake technology to impersonate the firm's CFO in a video call, according to the Hong Kong police.
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AI incident: sexual content (Feb 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 1 February 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Network of 171 AI-Powered Bots Reportedly Spread Political Disinformation Ahead of Ghana’s December 2024 General Election AIID ↗
A network of 171 bot accounts on X are alleged to have used ChatGPT to generate political content supporting Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the December 2024 election. The AI-generated posts reportedly praised Bawumia while spreading disinformation targeting the opposition candidate, John Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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London Metropolitan Police's Facial Recognition Technology Reportedly Misidentified Shaun Thompson as Suspect Leading to Arrest AIID ↗
Sometime in February 2024, Shaun Thompson is reported to have walked by one of the London Metropolitan Police's facial recognition technology vans near London Bridge. He was almost immediately arrested because the technology is reported to have misidentified him as a suspect in an unrelated and unspecified crime.
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GOP Pollster Reportedly Shares Purportedly AI-Generated Images to Fabricate Appearance of Black Voter Support AIID ↗
Purportedly AI-generated images circulated by GOP pollster Patrick Ruffini reportedly depicted Black men appearing to support the Republican Party shortly before Black History Month. The allegedly fabricated photos created a misleading impression of racial diversity within the GOP and may have shaped public perception. The episode raises concerns about the reported use of AI to distort political representation and the potential impact on Black communities.
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Kansas Couple Reportedly Stopped Twice in Kansas and Oklahoma After Flock Safety Alerts Linked Their Plate Number to a Stolen Vehicle AIID ↗
Matthew and Leah Spurlock were reportedly stopped in Colwich, Kansas, and about a month later in Catoosa, Oklahoma, after Flock Safety cameras associated their KU alumni plate 7007 with a stolen GMC pickup bearing a temporary Kansas tag with the same number. Colwich police quickly resolved the first stop; in Catoosa, the couple said officers drew guns and handcuffed Matthew. Wichita police said Flock reads plate characters but not plate type.
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Alleged ChatGPT Account Compromise Reportedly Led to Unintended Data Exposure AIID ↗
An alleged security breach involving ChatGPT led to the reported exposure of sensitive conversations, including login credentials and personal data, after a user account was allegedly compromised. OpenAI reportedly responded to the incident with an explanation.
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AI-Generated Fake News Targets Black Celebrities on YouTube AIID ↗
YouTube faced a surge of AI-generated fake news targeting Black celebrities, including fake narratives about Sean “Diddy” Combs and others. These videos, blending AI-generated and manipulated media, amassed millions of views, challenging content moderation efforts and highlighting the spread of disinformation.
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Nine Network's AI Alters Lawmaker Georgie Purcell's Image Inappropriately AIID ↗
The Nine Network used Photoshop's Generative Expand AI tool to resize an image of lawmaker Georgie Purcell, inadvertently altering her attire to appear more revealing. This error, claimed to result from the AI's automation, led to public criticism and an apology from the network.
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Purported Deepfake of Andrew Forrest Used to Promote Fraudulent 'Quantum AI' Crypto Platform on Facebook AIID ↗
Cybertrace reportedly identified a purported deepfake of Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest circulating on Facebook on January 27, 2024, falsely depicting him endorsing a fraudulent crypto platform called Quantum AI. The video reportedly altered footage from a 2023 Rhodes Trust talk. Forrest reportedly condemned Meta for failing to curb AI-generated frauds.
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AI incident: sexual content (Microsoft Designer, Jan 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 24 January 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Deepfakes of Deceased Indian Politicians for Election Campaigning Are Increasingly Being Deployed AIID ↗
In the lead-up to India's 2024 general elections, AI technology was used to create deepfake videos of deceased politicians, such as M. Karunanidhi and J. Jayalalithaa, aiming to influence voter behavior and campaign strategies. These AI-generated appearances are contributing to the erosion of trust in democratic processes and media discourse.
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Fake Biden Voice in Robocall Misleads New Hampshire Democratic Voters in 2024 Primary Election AIID ↗
A robocall imitating President Biden's voice urged New Hampshire Democrats to skip the 2024 primary, falsely claiming their votes mattered more in November. Investigators with the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, along with other state AGs, the Industry Traceback Group, and the FCC determined that political consultant Steve Kramer hired Paul Carpenter to create the deepfake, which was distributed by Walter Monk's company, Life Corporation. Rep. Dean Phillips, who employed Kramer, has dis
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Chatbot for DPD Malfunctioned and Swore at Customers and Criticized Its Own Company AIID ↗
DPD's AI chatbot, used for customer service, appeared to malfunction following a system update, leading to inappropriate responses including swearing and criticizing the company. The incident, which became viral on social media, occurred after the chatbot was updated, prompting DPD to disable the malfunctioning AI component.
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Purportedly AI-Manipulated Medical Scam Advertisement Reportedly Used Bulgarian TV Host and Physician's Likenesses AIID ↗
A purportedly AI-manipulated scam advertisement circulating online appeared to use the likenesses and altered media of Bulgarian television host Simeon Ivanov and physician Spas Spaskov to promote an unregistered purported joint-treatment product. They reportedly denied involvement, and the product was described in reporting as ineffective.
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High School Athletic Director in Baltimore County Allegedly Created Racist Deepfake Audio Impersonating Principal AIID ↗
Dazhon Darien, former athletic director at Pikesville High School in Baltimore, allegedly used AI to create a purported deepfake audio clip impersonating Principal Eric Eiswert, embedding racist and antisemitic remarks. According to reports, the clip was intended to discredit Eiswert and was widely circulated, with some accounts linking it to threats and his placement on administrative leave. On April 28, 2025, Darien was reportedly sentenced to four months in jail after pleading guilty to distu
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