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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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Delaware Court Found Krafton Followed Most of ChatGPT's Recommendations in Campaign that Wrongfully Terminated Unknown Worlds Executives and Seized Operational Control AIID ↗
A Delaware Chancery opinion found that, after being warned that firing Unknown Worlds leaders would not eliminate earnout obligations, Krafton's CEO turned to ChatGPT for a "no-deal" strategy and then followed most of its recommendations. The court tied that strategy to Krafton's lockout of publishing control, unilateral public messaging, wrongful termination of Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire, and seizure of studio control.
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Chinese-Backed Operation Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Indian Stock Experts in Investment Fraud Campaign AIID ↗
Mumbai Cyber Police reportedly uncovered a coordinated investment fraud campaign that used purported deepfake videos of Indian stock market experts to mislead investors. Between July 1 and July 18, 2025, the videos reportedly circulated on social media as paid promotions by a Bengaluru-based firm, Valueleaf, allegedly contracted by a Hong Kong company, First Bridge. Four individuals were arrested.
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Purported AI‑Edited Police Evidence Image Posted to Facebook by Westbrook Police Department in Maine AIID ↗
An evidence photo from a Westbrook, Maine, drug bust was reported to have been unintentionally altered by an AI‑powered editing tool before being posted to Facebook, changing packaging details and creating false visual elements. The altered image reportedly led to questions and concerns over the authenticity of police evidence. The Westbrook Police Department later confirmed the use of AI, explained the error occurred while adding their patch to the photograph, and issued a public apology.
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Preprints Reportedly from Researchers from Multiple Universities Allegedly Contain Covert AI Prompts AIID ↗
Hidden prompts reportedly were discovered in at least 17 academic preprints on arXiv that purportedly instructed AI tools to deliver only positive peer reviews. The lead authors are reportedly affiliated with 14 institutions in eight countries, including Waseda University, KAIST, Peking University, and the University of Washington. The alleged concealed instructions, some of which were reportedly embedded using white text or tiny fonts, were purportedly intended to influence any reviewers who re
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Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction AIID ↗
An elderly couple from Kuala Lumpur reportedly drove three hours to Kuak Hulu, Perak, on June 30, 2025, after viewing a purportedly Google Veo 3-generated video depicting a nonexistent cable car attraction called the Kuak Skyride. Published on TikTok by "TV Rakyat," the video featured a synthetic reporter and purported visitors. The couple learned after arriving that the attraction did not exist.
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Purported AI-Manipulated Video of Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Promoted High-Return Investment Scam AIID ↗
A purported AI-manipulated video reportedly depicted Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform that claimed a ₹22,000 deposit could generate returns of up to ₹25 lakh per month. Genuine webinar footage was reportedly altered with synthetic audio and added text, and the advertisement circulated under the name "Trust India." Available evidence did not identify the perpetrators or establish whether viewers invested money or suffered financial losses.
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Purportedly AI-Generated Facebook Video Allegedly Misused Skënder Brataj and Blendi Fevziu to Promote Purported Miracle Cream in Albania AIID ↗
A purportedly manipulated AI-generated video reportedly circulated on Facebook misusing the likenesses of emergency physician Skënder Brataj and journalist Blendi Fevziu to promote a purported "miracle" cream. Reporting indicated that some citizens believed the content and contacted or visited emergency services seeking treatment.
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Judges in New Jersey and Mississippi Admit AI Tools Produced Erroneous Federal Court Filings AIID ↗
Two U.S. federal judges, Julien Neals (D.N.J.) and Henry Wingate (S.D. Miss.), reportedly admitted that staff in their chambers used AI tools, ChatGPT and Perplexity, to draft rulings containing purportedly fabricated quotes, cases, and parties. The erroneous filings were reportedly docketed before review, prompting Senate and judicial inquiries. Both rulings were retracted.
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McDonald's McHire AI Recruitment Platform Reportedly Exposed Data of 64 Million Applicants via Default Login and API Vulnerability AIID ↗
Researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry reported that McDonald's AI-powered hiring tool, McHire (using Paradox.ai's "Olivia" chatbot), could purportedly be accessed via default admin credentials and an insecure direct object reference in an internal API. The flaws allegedly allowed viewing of applicants' personally identifiable information and chat histories. McDonald's and Paradox reportedly patched the issues within a day of disclosure; Paradox stated only five records were accessed.
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South African Legal Team for Northbound Processing Reportedly Admits Legal Genius AI Produced Purportedly Non-Existent Case Law in Urgent Court Filing AIID ↗
In South Africa, the legal team for Northbound Processing reportedly admits that non-existent case citations in an urgent licensing dispute with the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator were purportedly produced by the Legal Genius AI tool. The Johannesburg High Court found the fake references undermined the credibility of Northbound's submissions and referred the lawyers' conduct to the Legal Practice Council for investigation.
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Reported Deepfakes of Ukrainian Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna Allegedly Supporting Fictional Mobilization Plan for Women AIID ↗
In late June 2025, Russian Telegram channels reportedly circulated deepfake videos claiming that Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna backed mandatory mobilization of up to one million Ukrainian women starting September 1. Officials reportedly debunked the claim, confirming no such plans or laws exist. The disinformation operation reportedly aimed to incite panic and destabilize Ukraine's domestic situation.
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Reported AI-Generated Audio of Ukrainian Commander Andriy Biletsky Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign AIID ↗
In late June 2025, Russian Telegram channels reportedly circulated a video containing a purportedly AI-generated audio track impersonating Ukrainian commander Andrii Biletskyi. The audio clip reportedly claimed Ukrainian authorities deliberately avoid identifying fallen soldiers to withhold compensation. Verification reportedly showed the voice was synthetic and mismatched with original May 16 footage of Biletskyi. Hive Moderation reportedly confirmed the audio was overwhelmingly AI-generated.
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Alleged Unauthorized Deepfake AI Clones of Ravish Kumar Used to Spread Purportedly Fabricated News on YouTube AIID ↗
Prominent Indian journalist Ravish Kumar reported that multiple YouTube channels are using purported deepfakes to mimic his face and voice, spreading fabricated and nonsensical news in his name. Kumar warned viewers not to trust these channels, filed complaints with YouTube, and is awaiting action.
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Alleged AI Deepfake Videos Used to Lure Simcoe County, Ontario Residents in Crypto Scam AIID ↗
Multiple residents in Simcoe County, Ontario, have reportedly lost tens of thousands of dollars each after encountering purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos online that depict trusted public figures endorsing crypto investments. According to MP Adam Chambers and local reports, these manipulated ads misled victims into transferring funds through legitimate exchanges to fraudulent wallets.
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Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Illegal Tiger Sales in Bagerhat, Bangladesh AIID ↗
A purportedly AI-generated video circulating online in summer 2025 reportedly claimed to depict a "tiger market" in Bagerhat, Bangladesh, where Bengal tigers were allegedly being sold. The footage was reportedly generated using Google's Veo AI tool. The reported viral spread of this video allegedly misled viewers about the existence of illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangladesh.
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Reportedly Sustained Multi-Celebrity Deepfake Persona Scam Targeting Vulnerable Southampton Resident AIID ↗
Over about five months in 2025, Paul Davis, a Southampton, UK man, reports that he was repeatedly targeted by scammers using purported deepfake videos and images of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Ellie Goulding. The perpetrators allegedly rotated personas to sustain a romance and prize scam, extracting £200 in gift cards. This case suggests a new shift from one-off celebrity deepfakes to persistent, multi-persona targeting of a single vulnerable victim.
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Alleged Deepfake Videos Impersonate Lithuanian Politicians and Doctors in Purported Cross-Border Scam Network AIID ↗
An alleged series of high-quality AI-generated deepfake videos reportedly mimicked Lithuanian TV segments, politicians, and doctors to promote fraudulent health products and anti-vaccine disinformation. Distributed mainly via Facebook, the videos reportedly reached audiences in up to 15 EU countries. Fact-checkers and cybersecurity experts reportedly described the campaign as part of a coordinated scam network designed to extract money by impersonating trusted public figures and media outlets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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