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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Koi Security's AI-Assisted Threat Report Allegedly Led to Blocking of MeetingTV Domains AIID ↗
MeetingTV alleged that Koi Security's AI-assisted Wings platform wrongly linked its domain to China-linked malicious infrastructure in a December 2025 threat report. Security vendors and network providers then reportedly blocked MeetingTV's services. Koi reportedly later removed the domain reference after stating that further validation found no supporting connection.
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Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Romance Scam Allegedly Used to Steal One Bitcoin From Recently Divorced Investor AIID ↗
A recently divorced Bitcoin investor reportedly lost his entire retirement fund, one full Bitcoin, after being deceived by a purportedly AI-enabled romance scam. The perpetrator allegedly used AI-generated portraits and real-time deepfake video calls to pose as a romantic partner and trusted crypto trader, persuading the victim to transfer cryptocurrency through a "pig-butchering" scheme that displayed fake profits and made recovery impossible.
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Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Used to Harass Washington State Patrol Trooper AIID ↗
A Washington State Patrol trooper filed a lawsuit alleging that coworkers circulated a purported AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting him in an intimate encounter with another trooper. According to the complaint, the non-consensual video was shared within the workplace and contributed to harassment and discrimination based on his sexual orientation. The creator of the video has not been publicly identified, and the agency has declined to comment due to pending litigation.
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Madhya Pradesh Congress Alleges AI-Generated Images Were Submitted in National Water Award Process AIID ↗
A political dispute reportedly emerged in India after the Madhya Pradesh Congress alleged that AI-generated images were uploaded to a government platform in connection with water conservation works linked to the National Water Awards. District officials reportedly denied that the images influenced the award process, stating that evaluations relied on verified data and field inspections and that a limited number of AI-generated images appeared only on a separate educational portal.
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Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video AIID ↗
Kosovo public broadcaster RTK's logo and journalist Gëzim Bimbashi's image and voice were reportedly AI-manipulated in a Facebook video promoting Versatil Pro as a supposed cure for joint disease.
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Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Elon Musk Used to Promote Fraudulent '17-Hour' Diabetes Treatment Claims AIID ↗
A purported deepfake video reportedly circulated online falsely depicting Elon Musk endorsing a nonexistent "17-hour" diabetes cure. The reported video promoted unverified health claims and appears to have been part of a scam ecosystem exploiting Musk's public credibility. Rapper Boosie Badazz reportedly encountered and amplified the video before its purported falsity was identified.
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Senior Kerala Congress Leader N. Subrahmanian Reportedly Booked for Sharing Purportedly AI-Generated Defamatory Image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan AIID ↗
A senior Indian National Congress leader in Kerala, N. Subrahmanian, was reportedly booked by police after sharing a digitally altered image on Facebook depicting Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alongside a suspect in a gold theft case. Police reportedly stated that at least one circulated image was created using AI tools and that the post allegedly sought to provoke enmity and mislead the public.
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Purported Deepfake Investment Video Reportedly Used in Scam That Defrauded Turkish Couple of 1.5 Million Lira (~$35,000 USD) AIID ↗
İsa Kereci and Hale Kereci, a married couple in Samsun, Turkey, reportedly lost 1.5 million lira after being deceived by an alleged AI-generated investment video on Facebook. The scammers allegedly used the video to build credibility and then guided them through staged "investment" steps, including screen sharing, fees, forced loans, and unauthorized bank and credit card transfers. The couple filed a criminal complaint, reporting severe financial harm and significant emotional distress.
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AI incident: sexual content (Xai, Dec 2025) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 25 December 2025. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Purportedly AI-Manipulated Image Reported to Falsely Depict Taiwanese Politician Kao Chia-yu Posing With PRC Flag AIID ↗
In late December 2025, an altered image reportedly circulated online falsely depicting former Taiwanese legislator Kao Chia-yu posing in front of the PRC five-star flag, implying travel to or alignment with China. Reporting indicates the image was manipulated from a real photo taken at Taiwan's representative office in New York, replacing the Republic of China flag. Kao publicly debunked the image, citing AI-assisted disinformation and warning of political smearing ahead of elections.
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Purported Deepfake Endorsements Reportedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Health and Investment Products in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina AIID ↗
Purported deepfake videos and images impersonating Montenegrin MP and surgeon Vladimir Dobričanin and other public figures were reportedly used in Facebook and Instagram ads to promote fraudulent health products and investment schemes in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The impersonations allegedly directed users to scam websites linked to firms such as Digital Edge and Nearest Edge, reportedly causing harm while evading timely platform enforcement.
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Purported AI-Generated Videos Depicted George Will Reportedly Commenting on Trump and Supreme Court Rulings AIID ↗
Purported AI-generated deepfake videos circulated online depicting conservative columnist George Will reportedly offering commentary on U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Court rulings. The videos were reportedly posted to YouTube and other platforms and used manipulated interview footage and synthetic audio to present fabricated legal claims.
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School's Suspected AI-Cheating Allegation Precedes Student's Reported Suicide in Greater Noida, India AIID ↗
A 16-year-old student in Greater Noida, India, reportedly died by suicide after being questioned by school authorities over suspected use of AI tools during a pre-board examination. The student's family alleges she was publicly reprimanded and mentally harassed following the incident, contributing to severe distress. School officials deny harassment and state disciplinary actions followed exam rules.
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Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonating Elon Musk and Dragon’s Den Allegedly Used in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Targeting Canadian Victims AIID ↗
Two Canadian investors in Ontario and Prince Edward Island reportedly lost a combined $2.3 million after being deceived by purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Elon Musk and the television program Dragon's Den. The reported videos and fabricated online dashboards allegedly persuaded the victims to transfer funds into a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that displayed fake profits and blocked withdrawals.
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Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Traffic Gridlock During San Francisco PG&E Power Outage AIID ↗
Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet reportedly contributed to traffic congestion in San Francisco after a PG&E substation fire cut power to nearly one-third of the city on December 20, 2025. As traffic signals went dark, Waymo vehicles requested remote confirmation checks at scale, creating delays that added to gridlock and prompted city officials to order the fleet off the road. Waymo later paused service and announced software and emergency-response updates.
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Purported Deepfake Impersonating Sudha Murty Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI India Investment Scam via Spoofed News Link AIID ↗
A purported deepfake impersonating Rajya Sabha MP and Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty circulated on social media urging viewers to click a link for "investment opportunities." The link allegedly directed users to a spoofed news website intended to collect personal details and promoted a "Quantum AI India" investment platform. Murty publicly warned the video was AI-generated and fraudulent.
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Google AI-Generated Search Summary Reportedly Falsely Implicated Canadian Musician in Sexual Offenses, Leading to Concert Cancellation AIID ↗
A Google Search AI-generated summary reportedly falsely stated that Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac had been convicted of sexual offenses, apparently due to mistaken identity. After a venue reportedly relied on the AI-generated information, a scheduled concert was cancelled. The reported false summary caused reputational and economic harm and left the musician concerned for his personal safety. Google later amended the search results after the error was identified.
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Attorney in Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Reportedly Submitted Reply Brief with Purportedly AI-Generated Material Misrepresentations AIID ↗
In Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., the Fifth Circuit found that attorney Heather Hersh had used generative AI to draft a substantial portion of a reply brief that contained fabricated legal support and factual representations. The court first issued a show-cause order and later imposed a $2,500 sanction, linking the filing errors to unverified AI-generated output.
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Anthropic Claude AI Agent Reportedly Caused Financial Losses While Operating Office Vending Machine at Wall Street Journal Headquarters AIID ↗
An AI agent reportedly based on Anthropic's Claude model was deployed to operate an office vending machine at The Wall Street Journal, including purchasing inventory, setting prices, and managing sales. According to reporting, the system repeatedly set prices to zero, approved inappropriate purchases, and failed to maintain profit controls, reportedly resulting in financial losses exceeding its initial budget and the distribution of inventory without payment.
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Kiro AI Coding Tool Was Reportedly Implicated in 13-Hour AWS Cost Explorer Outage in Mainland China AIID ↗
Sometime in mid-December 2025, AWS Cost Explorer in one mainland China region reportedly experienced an approximately 13-hour interruption after Amazon engineers allegedly allowed Kiro, an internal AI coding tool, to make changes and it reportedly deleted and recreated part of the working environment. Amazon reportedly disputed that account, saying the interruption was an extremely limited event caused by user error and misconfigured access controls, not AI.
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Grok AI Reportedly Generated Fabricated Civilian Hero Identity During Bondi Beach Shooting AIID ↗
Grok reportedly generated and repeated a fabricated civilian hero identity, "Edward Crabtree," following the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia. The system reportedly cited a fake news article and misattributed heroic actions to this fictional individual during the unfolding emergency. Contemporaneous reporting identified Ahmed Al Ahmed as the real bystander who intervened and was injured during the attack.
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Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam AIID ↗
A Florida couple reportedly lost approximately $45,000 after scammers impersonating Elon Musk used AI-generated deepfake videos and social engineering to run a fake car giveaway and investment scheme. The victim was contacted via Facebook, moved to WhatsApp, and sent personalized videos purporting to show Musk promising prizes and returns. Believing the messages authentic, the victim transferred cash and funds before realizing no car or payout would arrive.
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Purportedly AI-Generated TikTok Videos Reportedly Urged 'Polexit' Campaign, Prompting Polish Government Complaint to EU AIID ↗
Purportedly AI-generated TikTok videos depicting young women in patriotic dress reportedly urged Poland to leave the EU ("Polexit") and spread widely in late December 2025. Poland's junior digital minister reportedly said the wave appeared to test narratives ahead of the 2027 election, and asked the European Commission to examine TikTok's DSA compliance. TikTok reportedly said it removed content that violated its rules.
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Purportedly AI-Generated 'Eric Langford' Missing Boy Scout Hoax Circulating Across Multiple Social Media Platforms AIID ↗
A purportedly AI-generated fictional story falsely claimed that a Boy Scout named Eric Langford disappeared in New York in 1989 and reappeared in 2001 after being kidnapped. The reported hoax originated on the UNKNOWN Files YouTube channel and was repackaged into viral TikTok videos and AI-written blog posts promoted on Facebook, misleading millions of viewers and searchers about a fabricated missing-person case.
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) AI Chatbot 'Charlie' Reportedly Gave Incorrect Tax Filing Guidance at Scale AIID ↗
Charlie the Chatbot, an AI-powered system deployed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), has reportedly been providing inaccurate or incomplete tax-related information to members of the public. An audit by the Auditor General of Canada reportedly found the chatbot produced correct responses in fewer than half of tested cases. The system has been publicly available across multiple CRA webpages since March 2020 and reportedly used by millions of users.
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