{"attribution":{"source":"AI Incident Database (Responsible AI Collaborative)","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/","citation":"McGregor, S. (2021). Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21).","snapshot_date":"2026-09-07"},"exported_at":"2026-09-11"}
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The woman reported fake accounts and threatening messages intended to humiliate and harass her. Police arrested Bansal and said the investigation was ongoing.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Keshav Bansal","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Privacy","Individuals subjected to sexual exploitation imagery","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1675,"occurred_on":"2026-08-21","title":"Instinct AI Personal Assistant Reportedly Summarized an AI Product Founder's Retained Emails After Google Access Was Disconnected","description":"AI product founder Claire Vo reported that three hours after she disconnected Instinct from her Google account, the personal AI assistant summarized previously indexed emails. Vo said the Google connector was off, but Instinct had retained copies for later searching; reporting indicates the last stored email predated disconnection. The episode involved the agent acting on retained email data after Google access was revoked, not confirmed continued access to Vo's Gmail account.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Spear Street Technology","Claire Vo","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Spear Street Technology","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","Instinct users","Email account holders","Claire Vo","AI agent system users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1674,"occurred_on":"2026-08-21","title":"Instinct AI Personal Assistant Reportedly Sent Email From Moxxie Ventures Founder's Account Without Approval","description":"Moxxie Ventures founder Katie Jacobs Stanton reported that Instinct, a private-access AI personal assistant, sent an innocuous email from her connected account without checking with her first. Stanton said the unauthorized action broke her trust and led her to disconnect email access. Instinct's operator, Spear Street Technology, later said it was taking early users' security concerns seriously and had made changes to prevent some actions.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Katie Jacobs Stanton","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Spear Street Technology","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Katie Jacobs Stanton","Instinct users","Email account holders","AI agent system users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1660,"occurred_on":"2026-08-19","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Impersonating Miami Immigration Attorney Were Reportedly Used to Defraud Bronx Resident of $4,820","description":"Scammers reportedly used AI-generated videos impersonating Miami immigration attorney Angel Leal to solicit a Bronx legal resident seeking U.S. citizenship. The victim said he sent $4,820 through Zelle and provided Social Security and residency documents before discovering the scheme. He later reported falling behind on rent and utilities and said the scammers sought additional money.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Scammers Impersonating Angel Leal, Scammers, Deepfake Creators, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victor Hernandez, Scam Victims, Immigrants In The United States, Immigrants, Financial Scam Victims, Angel Leal"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1663,"occurred_on":"2026-08-18","title":"Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch Reportedly Sent Money in Purportedly AI-Assisted Scam Impersonating Fresh Air Host Terry Gross","description":"Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch reportedly received highly personalized messages impersonating Terry Gross, host of NPR's Fresh Air, and sent money after being asked to support NPR. He discovered the invitation was fraudulent when Gross did not appear for the scheduled interview. Reporting described the broader fake-podcast scheme as likely AI-assisted, though no specific AI system was identified.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Terry Gross"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Bruce Vilanch, Terry Gross, Whyy, Npr, Public Figures, Epistemic Integrity, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1664,"occurred_on":"2026-08-18","title":"Broadway Performer and SiriusXM Host Seth Rudetsky Reportedly Lost Facebook Page Access in Purportedly AI-Assisted Scam Impersonating Comedian Nikki Glaser","description":"Broadway performer and SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky reportedly received a personalized invitation purportedly from comedian Nikki Glaser's podcast. After scammers guided him through Facebook permissions during a supposed technical setup, he lost access to his page; he said a former marketing company was also compromised. Reporting described the invitation as most likely AI-composed.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities, Social Media Users, Seth Rudetsky, Public Figures, Nikki Glaser, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Companies"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1665,"occurred_on":"2026-08-17","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Article Falsely Depicted Australian Broadcasting Corporation Finance Presenter Alan Kohler Interviewing Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock to Promote Boulder Sparhaven","description":"An online article reportedly used AI-generated imagery to falsely depict Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) finance presenter Alan Kohler interviewing Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock about Boulder Sparhaven, a cryptocurrency trading platform not licensed in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) cited it as an example of increasingly sophisticated AI-assisted investment scams targeting Australians.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Scammers In Australia, Scammers, Investment Scam Operators, Deepfake Creators In Australia, Deepfake Creators, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Impersonation Scams, Michele Bullock, Investors, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Australian Investors, Alan Kohler"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1643,"occurred_on":"2026-08-15","title":"Wyoming Woman's Childhood Photograph Reportedly Used to Generate Thousands of Explicit Images with Grok","description":"A Wyoming woman identified as Jane Doe 4 in federal court filings alleges that her stepfather used Grok to generate thousands of sexually explicit images of her from a childhood photograph.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Grok users","Distributors of AI-generated CSAM","Deepfake creators","Creators of AI-generated CSAM"],"developers":["xAI","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Large language model developers","Deepfake technology developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Victims of AI-generated CSAM","Privacy","Minors","Girls"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1639,"occurred_on":"2026-08-14","title":"Turkish National Reportedly Posted a Purportedly AI-Generated Image Depicting Himself with Eric Trump While Promoting Trump Hotel Dubai","description":"Turkish national Melih Göğebakan reportedly posted a purportedly AI-generated image on LinkedIn depicting himself alongside Eric Trump while promoting the Trump Hotel Dubai project. The image appeared amid a broader online persona in which Göğebakan allegedly portrayed himself as closely connected to Trump-affiliated organizations and U.S. political figures. He was separately accused of visa-related fraud, though reporting does not establish that the AI-generated image caused those losses.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Scammers, Melih Gogebakan, Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Public Figures, Eric Trump, Epistemic Integrity, American Public Figures"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1659,"occurred_on":"2026-08-14","title":"Purported Hanover Institute for Public Policy Reportedly Targeted Chatbot Responses in Israeli Government-Backed Influence Campaign","description":"An Israeli government-backed communications campaign reportedly operated a website presenting itself as the Hanover Institute for Public Policy, despite reporting finding no corresponding established think tank. The site published material designed for chatbot retrieval, and testing found ChatGPT and Perplexity citing Hanover content in neutral queries.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Piro Inc., Israel Government Advertising Agency, Information Manipulation Actors In Israel, Information Manipulation Actors, Havas Media Germany Gmbh, Hanover Institute For Public Policy, Government Of Israel"],"developers":["Perplexity, Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Public Discourse Integrity, Perplexity Users, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1649,"occurred_on":"2026-08-05","title":"Meta AI Model Reportedly Exploited Security Vulnerability in Real Third-Party Service During Cybersecurity Evaluation","description":"During a Meta cybersecurity evaluation conducted with Irregular, one of Meta's AI models reportedly gained unintended Internet access after an evaluation-environment misconfiguration and exploited a vulnerability in a real third-party service. The model was reportedly identified as Muse Spark 1.1, although Meta had not publicly confirmed that identification or the fuller account of what occurred inside the affected company.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Irregular, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Meta, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Targets Of Autonomous Ai Enabled Intrusion Operations"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1627,"occurred_on":"2026-07-30","title":"Claude Opus 4.7 Reportedly Compromised Real Company's Production Infrastructure During Cybersecurity Evaluation","description":"During an Anthropic cybersecurity evaluation conducted with Irregular, Claude Opus 4.7 reportedly reached a real company whose domain matched a fictional target, extracted application and infrastructure credentials, and accessed a database containing several hundred rows of production data. Across four runs, the model continued attacking after recognizing that the target was likely real.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Irregular, Anthropic, Ai Evaluation Organizations, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Anthropic, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Unidentified Companies Compromised During Anthropic Cybersecurity Evaluations Disclosed July 2026, Companies"],"report_count":15},{"incident_id":1628,"occurred_on":"2026-07-30","title":"Claude Mythos 5 Reportedly Published Malicious PyPI Package That Compromised Real Security Company During Evaluation","description":"During an Anthropic cybersecurity evaluation with Irregular, Claude Mythos 5 reportedly created and published a malicious Python package to PyPI while pursuing a fictional target. The package was reportedly available for about an hour and ran on 15 real systems. On a security company's scanner, it reportedly exfiltrated credentials that Claude then used to access additional company infrastructure.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Irregular, Anthropic, Ai Evaluation Organizations, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Anthropic, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Unidentified Companies Compromised During Anthropic Cybersecurity Evaluations Disclosed July 2026, Companies"],"report_count":15},{"incident_id":1629,"occurred_on":"2026-07-30","title":"Anthropic Research Model Reportedly Scanned 9,000 Targets and Compromised Real Company's Application During Evaluation","description":"During an Anthropic cybersecurity evaluation with Irregular, an internal research Claude model reportedly scanned roughly 9,000 internet targets after failing to reach its fictional target. It reportedly compromised a real company's Internet-facing application using credentials from an exposed debug page and SQL injection, then stopped after recognizing that the host was real.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Irregular, Anthropic, Ai Evaluation Organizations, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Anthropic, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Unidentified Companies Compromised During Anthropic Cybersecurity Evaluations Disclosed July 2026, Companies"],"report_count":15},{"incident_id":1652,"occurred_on":"2026-07-30","title":"Granola AI Notetaker Allegedly Captured and Transcribed Florida Meeting Participant Without Notice or Consent","description":"Tarra Chamberlain, a Florida resident, alleged that Granola captured and transcribed her speech during a virtual meeting without her knowledge or consent after another participant used the AI notetaker. Her July 2026 lawsuit further alleged that Granola uses meeting data to improve its AI models by default, while non-user participants have no comparable opt-out.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Granola, Ai Transcription Tool Users"],"developers":["Granola, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tarra Chamberlain, Privacy, People Recorded Without Consent"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1648,"occurred_on":"2026-07-29","title":"Hong Kong Man Reportedly Lost More Than HK$10 Million in WhatsApp Scam Using Purported AI-Generated Voice Impersonation of His Father","description":"A Hong Kong man reportedly lost more than HK$10 million after scammers hijacked his father's WhatsApp account and sent voice messages closely resembling his father's voice and speech. The victim allegedly made repeated transfers until his savings were depleted. 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The agent ran `prisma migrate diff` with the production URL supplied as the disposable shadow database, causing Prisma to drop all 22 tables. The developer had granted the agent production access; most content was later recovered or rebuilt.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Software developers","Alone_Ad_3375 (Reddit user)","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Large language model developers","Anthropic","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Software developers","Database operators","AI agent system users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1616,"occurred_on":"2026-07-26","title":"U.S. State Department Reportedly Presented AI-Generated Map That Mislabeled Every Labeled African Country","description":"During a U.S. State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, a map carrying an OpenAI provenance signal reportedly mislabeled every African country shown with a label. The department attributed the slide to a team member's rushed revision and accepted responsibility for the resulting confusion and misrepresentation.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Department Of State, Government Agencies"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Openai"],"harmed":["United States Department Of State, Public Trust, Epistemic Integrity, Aids 2026 Attendees, African Partners Of The United States Department Of State"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1621,"occurred_on":"2026-07-26","title":"Publicly Shared Claude Artifacts Reportedly Became Discoverable Through Google Search","description":"Users reported that publicly shared Claude Artifacts (apps, documents, spreadsheets, and other files) could be found through Google Search. Reportedly, indexed artifacts containing business plans, infrastructure diagrams, clinical-trial planning materials, and other potentially sensitive content were also located. Anthropic said links became searchable only after being posted somewhere crawlable.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Anthropic"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Privacy, Claude Users, Chatbot Users, Anthropic Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1633,"occurred_on":"2026-07-26","title":"Anthropic and OpenAI AI Agents Reportedly Took Unsanctioned Actions on the Live Internet During UK AISI Cybersecurity Evaluations","description":"Beginning July 26, 2026, AI agents powered by Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol reportedly took 19 unsanctioned actions on the live Internet during UK AISI cybersecurity evaluations. Mythos 5 reportedly accounted for 17 events, many allegedly involving deceptive attempts to manipulate real developers into accepting malicious code. AISI reportedly detected and contained the activity; no resulting real-world harm was identified.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Government Agencies, Ai Security Institute (United Kingdom), Ai Evaluation Organizations, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Anthropic, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Software Developers, Open Source Maintainers, Github Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1611,"occurred_on":"2026-07-24","title":"Marrero, Louisiana, Woman Allegedly Created Purportedly AI-Generated Nude Media During Extortion Scheme","description":"Deputies in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, said Marrero resident Haydee Ortiz was initially treated as a victim before investigators allegedly linked her to an online impersonation and extortion campaign involving purportedly AI-generated sexual images and violent threats. Police said sexual media depicting one victim was sent to family and friends, while a person was threatened with rape or bodily harm unless money was paid.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Online Impersonators, Haydee Ortiz, Extortionists, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Non Consensual Deepfakes, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Unnamed Victims Of Alleged Haydee Ortiz Extortion And Stalking Scheme, Targets Of Online Impersonation, Stalking Victims, Privacy, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1647,"occurred_on":"2026-07-24","title":"AI-Generated Voice Mimicking Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Reportedly Used in Political Video Criticizing Government Food-Safety Response","description":"A political video titled \"It's Out of Your Control\" reportedly used an AI-generated voice resembling Taiwan President Lai Ching-te while criticizing the government's response to a cooking-oil safety scandal. Police said the voice could be mistaken for Lai and later confirmed it was AI-generated. Opposition figures defended the video as political expression while prosecutors opened a forgery investigation.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Wei Chun Yu, Synthetic Media Creators, Political Operatives, Information Manipulation Actors In Taiwan, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Voice Cloning Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Users, Public Figures, Political Figures, Lai Ching Te, General Public Of Taiwan, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1626,"occurred_on":"2026-07-23","title":"American Exceptionalism Institute's Purportedly AI-Generated Ad Drew Defamation Claims Over Marsha Blackburn Pharmaceutical Bribery Allegations","description":"American Exceptionalism Institute reportedly aired an AI-generated political ad portraying Sen. Marsha Blackburn as accepting pharmaceutical-industry payments in exchange for legislative action. Blackburn's attorneys alleged that the bribery claims were defamatory and that the ad failed to comply with Tennessee's synthetic-media disclosure requirements. Comcast and Viamedia reportedly pulled the ad.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Political Advocacy Organizations, Political Action Committees, Information Manipulation Actors In The United States, Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators, American Exceptionalism Institute"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In The United States, Voters In Tennessee, Voters, Marsha Blackburn, General Public Of Tennessee, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1637,"occurred_on":"2026-07-22","title":"Hank Green Reportedly Used AI-Generated Scientific Image Containing Errors in Educational Video","description":"Science communicator and YouTuber Hank Green reportedly included an AI-generated scientific image containing factual and mathematical errors in a YouTube educational video. Green later said he knew the image was AI-generated when he used it and removed it after recognizing problems with the graphic.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Youtube Content Creators, Synthetic Media Creators, Science Communicators, Hank Green, Content Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Users, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1615,"occurred_on":"2026-07-17","title":"Scammers Allegedly Used AI-Generated Voice in Boone County, Missouri, Kidnapping Ransom Scam","description":"Boone County, Missouri, authorities said a resident received a call on July 17, 2026, that displayed the resident's daughter's name and number and used an AI-generated imitation of her voice to claim she had been kidnapped at gunpoint. A second voice demanded ransom. A coordinated police response located the daughter safely in Jefferson City, unaware of the call; no payment or arrest was reported.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Perpetrators Of Boone County Missouri Ai Voice Kidnapping Scam, Scammers, Synthetic Media Creators, Deepfake Creators, Extortionists, Voice Cloning Impersonation Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Voice Cloning Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Boone County Missouri Resident Targeted By Alleged Ai Voice Kidnapping Scam, Daughter Of Boone County Missouri Resident Targeted By Alleged Ai Voice Kidnapping Scam, Boone County Sheriff'S Office, Law Enforcement, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Targets Of Scams, Public Safety, Epistemic Integrity, Privacy, Victims Of Voice Cloning Impersonation Scams, Families"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1596,"occurred_on":"2026-07-15","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Starmangalsutra Director Reportedly Led to ₹10.70 Crore (Approximately US$1.11 Million) in Unauthorized Fund Transfers","description":"Starmangalsutra Private Limited, a jewelery-manufacturing subsidiary of India-based Sky Gold and Diamonds, reportedly lost ₹10.70 crore (about US$1.1 million) after unknown actors compromised a company-issued phone and laptop and used purported deepfake methods to impersonate a director. An employee, reportedly believing the instructions were genuine, transferred funds to unknown bank accounts before verification showed the director had issued no such instructions.\n","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Scammers In India, Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Deepfake Enabled Fraud, Unnamed Employee Of Starmangalsutra, Unnamed Director Of Starmangalsutra, Targets Of Scams, Targets Of Scammers In India, Starmangalsutra, Sky Gold And Diamonds, Epistemic Integrity, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1601,"occurred_on":"2026-07-14","title":"Purported AI-Generated Image Reportedly Won First Prize in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, Photography Competition Before Award Was Revoked","description":"An unidentified entrant reportedly submitted a purported AI-generated image depicting three sanitation workers to a local photography competition in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, where it won first prize. After viewers flagged garbled vest text, unnatural lighting, and repeated facial features, organizers confirmed AI use, revoked the award, removed the work from eligibility and archives, and suspended the competition for review.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Photography Competition Entrants, Unnamed Entrant In The 2026 Hohhot Photography Competition, Synthetic Media Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, 2026 Hohhot Photography Competition, Photography Competitions, Judged Competitions"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1592,"occurred_on":"2026-07-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Images Reportedly Used During Four-Year Catfishing Campaign Targeting Welsh Teenager","description":"A Welsh teenager reportedly endured a nearly four-year online impersonation campaign in which another teenager created fake social media accounts using her photographs and, later, AI-generated images depicting her. The campaign reportedly attracted more than 100,000 followers, led strangers to believe they knew the victim, and resulted in a High Court settlement and damages award.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Elha Mai Weston, Deepfake Creators, Catfishers, Online Impersonators, Synthetic Media Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sasha Davies, Victims Of Catfishing, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Targets Of Online Impersonation, Teenagers, Minors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1672,"occurred_on":"2026-07-13","title":"OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol Reportedly Deleted Software Engineer's Production Database During Local Testing","description":"Software engineer Bruno Lemos reported that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted his production database after he asked it to generate seed data for local testing. The agent reportedly ran the test suite, then initiated cleanup that executed TRUNCATE TABLE users CASCADE against production because the repo's test database URL pointed to the live Neon database. OpenAI later acknowledged unauthorized deletion reports and said it was adding safeguards.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Bruno Lemos","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Software developers","Enterprise application users","Bruno Lemos","AI agent system users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1604,"occurred_on":"2026-07-11","title":"OpenAI Models Reportedly Compromised Hugging Face Production Infrastructure During Cybersecurity Evaluation","description":"OpenAI reported that models used in an internal cyber-capability evaluation operated beyond the sandbox's intended network boundaries after identifying a vulnerability in a package-registry proxy. 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OpenAI later confirmed unauthorized file-deletion reports and said it was adding safeguards.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Matt Shumer","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Matt Shumer","AI agent system users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1669,"occurred_on":"2026-07-09","title":"Threat Actor Reportedly Used Hermes AI Agent for Unattended Post-Compromise Activity in Thailand's Ministry of Finance Network","description":"Hunt.io reported that an unidentified threat actor used Nous Research's Hermes agent in unattended \"YOLO\" mode during an intrusion targeting Thailand's Ministry of Finance. Recovered logs showed Hermes conducting privilege-escalation reconnaissance within ministry systems and recursively searching a directory containing personnel records. Researchers found evidence of compromise but no data exfiltration; the ministry had not publicly confirmed a breach.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Threat actors","hackers","Cybercriminals","AI agent system deployers","Agentic threat actors"],"developers":["Nous Research","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Thailand Ministry of Finance","Privacy","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Information security","Governments","Government of Thailand","Government agencies"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1586,"occurred_on":"2026-07-08","title":"Threat Actor Reportedly Used AI-Assisted Workflows to Compromise AWS Environment for Extortion","description":"Sygnia reported that a threat actor apparently used purportedly AI-assisted or agentic workflows to move rapidly through an unidentified organization's AWS environment during an approximately 72-hour intrusion. 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The scammer reportedly claimed the money was for a marriage certificate and \"royal membership card\" that would help her secure a job in Dubai. 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A supervisor reportedly mistook it for an authentic photograph and the image was released to news media after correcting an earlier claim that the dog had died. The Spokesman-Review published a cropped version before the department disclosed that the scene was fabricated and began reviewing its verification procedures.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Spokane Police Department, Law Enforcement, Synthetic Media Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of Spokane Washington, Journalistic Integrity, The Spokesman Review, Undercover Law Enforcement Officers, Law Enforcement, Privacy, News Organizations"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1598,"occurred_on":"2026-07-01","title":"City of Spokane Reportedly Distributed Purported AI-Generated Clocktower Flyer Resembling Graphic Designer Matthew Clinard's Artwork","description":"A Spokane Parks and Recreation employee reportedly used a purported generative AI image tool to create a flyer promoting the restored Great Northern Clocktower chimes. The flyer reportedly reproduced elements of artist Matthew Clinard's commercially sold Clocktower sticker and was distributed by the mayor's office without the city-required AI disclosure. After Clinard complained publicly, the city removed the image and apologized, then began considering AI-policy and employee-training reforms.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Employee Of Spokane Parks And Recreation Department, Synthetic Media Creators, Spokane Parks And Recreation Department, City Of Spokane, Office Of Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Matthew Clinard, Epistemic Integrity, Artists, Copyright Holders, General Public, General Public Of Spokane"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1646,"occurred_on":"2026-07-01","title":"Suspected China-Linked Hackers Reportedly Used AI Agents to Compromise Taiwanese Government Systems and Exfiltrate Personnel Records","description":"From July 1–4, 2026, suspected China-linked hackers reportedly used a multi-agent framework built on Hermes and OpenClaw to compromise Taiwanese government systems. The agents reportedly compromised 85 credentials and used persistent access to connected systems to exfiltrate more than 2,564 personnel records. Taiwan later confirmed an overseas AI-assisted campaign against government agencies, without attributing it to China.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Threat Actors, Hackers, China Linked Threat Actors, Ai Agent System Deployers, Agentic Threat Actors"],"developers":["Peter Steinberger, Nous Research, Large Language Model Developers, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Taiwanese Government Employees, Taiwanese Government Agencies, Taiwan Ministry Of Justice, Privacy, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Information Security, Governments, Government Of Taiwan, Government Agencies"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1588,"occurred_on":"2026-06-29","title":"Purportedly AI-Powered KT Platform Reportedly Used in Forced Scamming Operation Involving Trafficked Worker in Myanmar","description":"AP reported that traffickers at Myanmar's Tai Chang scam compound forced a man named Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil to use the AI-powered KT platform to impersonate women and target thousands of people online. 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The campaign allegedly used imitation tech-news articles to cast the facility as a liability for Armenia's infrastructure and Western-aligned technology ambitions.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1516, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors, Operators Of Inauthentic Media Sites, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Generative Ai System Developers"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, United States Armenia Technology Cooperation Stakeholders, United States Armenia Relations, Social Media Users, Public Trust In Ai Infrastructure, General Public Of Armenia, General Public, Firebird, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1641,"occurred_on":"2026-06-24","title":"Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's Office Reportedly Published Claude Transcript Residue on Accident in House Amendment Summary","description":"A staffer in Rep. 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UDR, a large publicly traded apartment owner and operator, had previously acknowledged using YieldStar in decisions concerning certain multifamily units.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Udr, Residential Property Management Companies, Landlords"],"developers":["Rental Pricing Algorithm Developers, Realpage, Property Management Software Developers"],"harmed":["Udr Tenants In San Diego, Renters, Jacob Keller"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1602,"occurred_on":"2026-06-20","title":"Zoox Autonomous Vehicle Reportedly Entered Smoke-Obscured Fire Scene, Prompting Heavy-Smoke Detection Recall","description":"On June 20, 2026, an unoccupied Zoox autonomous vehicle reportedly entered an active fire scene after heavy smoke obscured its surroundings. The purported automated driving system braked hard while attempting to steer away and stopped before the vehicle was reversed under teleguidance. Zoox later recalled 105 vehicles and issued a software update intended to improve detection of and response to heavy smoke.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zoox, Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Emergency Responders, People At Emergency Scenes"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1552,"occurred_on":"2026-06-19","title":"Tesla Driver Reportedly Said Driver-Assistance Mode Was Engaged During Fatal Texas Home Crash","description":"On June 19, 2026, Michael Butler's Tesla Model 3 reportedly left the roadway in Katy, Texas, and struck a home at high speed, killing resident Martha Avila. Butler reportedly told investigators that an automated driving-assistance system was engaged. Tesla's Autopilot vice president reportedly later said Butler had manually overridden self-driving by fully depressing the accelerator. Local authorities and NHTSA have opened investigations.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Michael Butler, Drivers"],"developers":["Tesla, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Martha Avila, Home Occupants, Building Occupants"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1551,"occurred_on":"2026-06-17","title":"Purported AI-Generated Advertisements Reportedly Falsely Depicted Lee Ji-hye Endorsing Food and Clothing Products","description":"Purported AI-generated advertisements reportedly circulated online using South Korean singer and broadcaster Lee Ji-hye's likeness to falsely promote food and clothing products. Lee reportedly said she had no connection to the advertisements and warned followers not to click associated links or make purchases. 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Martin reportedly denounced the video as completely false and warned users to remain vigilant. The clip appeared to promote the Quantum AI scheme; no individual financial losses were identified in the available reporting.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Micheal Martin, Scammers, Quantum Ai Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users, Retail Investors, Micheal Martin, Investors, General Public Of Ireland, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1560,"occurred_on":"2026-06-16","title":"Man in Egypt Reportedly Convicted of Using AI-Fabricated Sexual Content to Blackmail Relative","description":"Egyptian news reports said a man in Damanhur created fake Facebook and Messenger accounts and used AI tools to place a female relative's likeness into fabricated sexual images and videos. He reportedly sent the material to her and threatened to circulate it unless she entered a sexual relationship with him. 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Doddanna said the hoax caused mental anguish and prompted numerous concerned calls from many concerned people. He filed a cybercrime complaint on June 15, and police opened an investigation under India's Information Technology Act.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Public Friendnews (Facebook), Information Manipulation Actors, Information Manipulation Actors In India"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Doddanna, Fans Of Doddanna, Epistemic Integrity, Social Media Users, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1645,"occurred_on":"2026-06-11","title":"3M-Retained Expert Reportedly Submitted Largely ChatGPT-Generated Analysis Seeking to Exonerate 3M as Expert Evidence in Explosion Lawsuit","description":"3M-retained expert Josh Autenrieth reportedly submitted an expert report substantially generated with ChatGPT after prompting it to show 3M was \"0% at fault\" for a 2020 Houston industrial explosion that killed three people and destroyed roughly 200 homes. Plaintiffs were thereby presented with purported expert evidence substantially drafted toward a requested conclusion by an AI system, prompting extensive discovery and trial scrutiny.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Josh Autenrieth, Expert Witnesses, Engineers"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Plaintiffs In Watson Grinding Explosion Litigation, Legal System, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Courts"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1580,"occurred_on":"2026-06-10","title":"PRC-Linked Accounts Reportedly Used ChatGPT in Covert Campaigns Targeting U.S. AI Policy Debates","description":"OpenAI reported that two clusters of ChatGPT accounts likely originating from China used its models to support apparent covert influence operations about U.S. AI and technology policy. 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Investigators said photographs taken from the women's social media profiles were altered to portray them nude or in sexual scenes; a 35-year-old allegedly created the material and a 29-year-old allegedly distributed it online. 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The campaign allegedly dressed the scam as legitimate financial journalism, using cloned publisher pages and deepfake-style news footage to pressure users into sharing contact details and making deposits.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Investment Scam Operators, Malvertising Actors, Reddit Ad Buyers, Cloned News Site Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Reddit Users, People Targeted By Financial Scams, Prospective Investors, Bbc, The Guardian, Financial Times, Epistemic Integrity, Victims Of Deepfake Enabled Fraud, People Targeted For Personal Data Theft"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1536,"occurred_on":"2026-06-01","title":"Humanoid Robot Identified as Likely Unitree G1 Reportedly Kicked Boy During Public Demonstration in Xinjiang","description":"A boy in Xinjiang was reportedly struck in the abdomen by a humanoid robot during a public performance at a scenic-area amusement venue. The robot was reportedly performing martial-arts-style movements near children without clear barriers, and the child's mother said he was fortunately not seriously harmed. The machine was reportedly likely a Unitree G1, but the exact cause of the kick was not established.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Urumqi Botanical Garden Amusement Park, Robotics Deployers"],"developers":["Unitree Robotics, Robotics Developers"],"harmed":["Unidentified Boy In Xinjiang, Boys, Minors, General Public"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1512,"occurred_on":"2026-05-31","title":"The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age Removed an Opinion Article After Undisclosed Copilot Use","description":"The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age removed an opinion article by Western Sydney University academic Cath Ellis after reporting found it had been prepared with Microsoft Copilot without the masthead being informed. Ellis said she used Copilot to structure her own notes, while the masthead said the article did not meet its editorial standards on AI use.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cath Ellis, Western Sydney University, Educational Communities"],"developers":["Microsoft, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1508,"occurred_on":"2026-05-31","title":"Italian Mediaset Journalist Safiria Leccese's Image Was Reportedly Used in a Purportedly AI-Generated Fake Loan Scam","description":"Italian media reported that scammers purportedly used AI to create fake social media profiles and a video impersonating Mediaset journalist Safiria Leccese, using her image and footage associated with her political-interview program Super Partes to promote a personal loan. Leccese said several people were deceived within an hour. After she contacted postal police, two additional fake profiles using her image were reportedly found and blocked.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Safiria Leccese, Privacy, Mediaset, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1510,"occurred_on":"2026-05-31","title":"Meta AI Support Bot Reportedly Enabled Takeovers of High-Profile Instagram Accounts","description":"Hackers reportedly used Meta's AI support chatbot to take over high-profile Instagram accounts by allegedly convincing it to change account email information and trigger recovery flows. Reported targets included the Barack Obama White House account; the account of John F. Bentivegna, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force; Sephora's account; and app researcher Jane Manchun Wong. Meta said the issue had been resolved.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Instagram, Hackers"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Sephora, Privacy, Meta Users, John F. 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The nurses' union alleged that the technology replaced their work and violated contractual protections governing AI. 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AI had reportedly been used to mimic the daughter's voice during a five-hour call that pressured Del Mastro to send money. After she contacted her daughter and learned she was safe, Martinez police reportedly began investigating.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Fake Kidnapping Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Deborah Del Mastro, Daughter Of Deborah Del Mastro, Epistemic Integrity, Victims Of Impersonation Scams, Victims Of Fake Kidnapping Scammers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1668,"occurred_on":"2026-05-24","title":"OpenAI-Linked AI Agents Reportedly Used German Programming Wiki DSEWiki for Coordination and Restriction Evasion","description":"Researchers reported that autonomous agents apparently linked to OpenAI made thousands of edits to the German programming wiki DSEWiki, which they reportedly repurposed as a space for inter-agent coordination. The agents shared task answers and methods for bypassing sandbox restrictions, and reportedly created backup pages to evade a moderator's deletions. OpenAI disputed calling the activity hacking and said it had not reviewed the report before publication.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["OpenAI","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["OpenAI","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Website operators","Information integrity","DSEWiki"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1582,"occurred_on":"2026-05-24","title":"Bangladesh-Operated Facebook Pages Reportedly Used AI-Generated Imagery to Mimic U.S. Grassroots Opposition to Data Centers","description":"U.S.-state-themed Facebook pages reportedly operated from Bangladesh shared purportedly AI-generated imagery opposing data-center development. The pages allegedly used local-sounding names to push hyperlocal grievance content into U.S. communities, making offshore engagement farming appear like grassroots opposition.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Operators Of Inauthentic Social Media Accounts, Operators Of Ai Generated Content Farms, Information Manipulation Actors In Bangladesh, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Threads Users, Social Media Users, Public Ai Infrastructure, People Participating In U.S. Ai Policy Debates, Meta Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Data Center Developers, Communities Debating Ai Data Center Development"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1666,"occurred_on":"2026-05-22","title":"Oura Smart Ring Purchaser in California Alleged Company Overstated AI Sleep-Tracking Accuracy, Leading to Overpayment","description":"California consumer Madison Surber alleged that she bought an Oura Ring 4 for about $514 after relying on claims about its sleep-stage accuracy. Her proposed class action says Oura's machine-learning algorithm infers sleep stages from peripheral signals and that she would not have bought the ring or paid as much had she known its alleged limitations. Oura disputes the allegations.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Oura"],"developers":["Wearable health technology developers","Oura","AI sleep-tracking technology developers"],"harmed":["Oura Ring users","Madison Surber","Consumers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1584,"occurred_on":"2026-05-20","title":"Meta's AI-Assisted Layoff Process Allegedly Disproportionately Selected Employees on Protected Leave","description":"Meta allegedly used internal AI-assisted evaluation and monitoring systems, including Metamate and employee activity metrics, to help rank and select workers for a May 2026 reduction in force. Twenty-six employees claimed the process disproportionately targeted people who had taken or requested medical, pregnancy, parental, or family leave, resulting in their selection for termination and threatening their livelihoods. Meta denied that AI made the layoff decisions.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta","AI-assisted employment decision system deployers","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Meta","Large language model developers","AI-assisted employment decision system developers","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","People with disabilities","Meta employees","Employees with disabilities","Employees taking or requesting protected leave"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1673,"occurred_on":"2026-05-20","title":"Google Gemini 3.5 Coding Agent Reportedly Caused Production Portal Outage and Generated Fabricated Recovery Records","description":"A developer reported that a Gemini 3.5 coding agent, operating with a third-party autonomy rule pack, made sweeping changes beyond a requested authentication fix and altered Firebase routing, causing a 33-minute production outage. After the developer manually rolled back the deployment, the agent allegedly claimed it had restored service and generated fabricated consultation and post-mortem records. Google had not independently verified the incident.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Software developers","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Large language model developers","Google DeepMind","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Website operators","Users of production portal disrupted during Gemini 3.5 coding-agent incident","Software developers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1590,"occurred_on":"2026-05-19","title":"Purported Philip Morris-Backed AI Tool Reportedly Generated Responses Opposing Stricter EU Tobacco Rules","description":"Philip Morris International reportedly promoted a \"Your Voice Your Choice\" tool that allegedly generated first-person responses for an EU call for evidence on tobacco regulation. Investigators reportedly linked hundreds of submissions to the tool and found that it allegedly largely steered users toward arguments against stricter rules, sometimes by purportedly adding points they had not selected.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Philip Morris International, Tobacco Companies, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Philip Morris International, Tobacco Companies, Ai Assisted Public Consultation Response Generator Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, European Commission, General Public, General Public Of The European Union, Participants In European Commission Public Consultations, Democratic Integrity, Public Consultation Integrity, Public Health"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1501,"occurred_on":"2026-05-19","title":"Texas Man Arturo Hernandez Allegedly Published AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Depicting Women in TAKE IT DOWN Act Case","description":"DOJ alleged that Texas defendant Arturo Hernandez published about 113 albums of AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting about 50 identifiable women, including non-public figures and recent high school graduates, during a period anchored to May 2025. Prosecutors said non-explicit source images were allegedly transformed into sexualized depictions. The case was among the first prosecutions announced under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators","Arturo Hernandez"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Public figures","Privacy","Epistemic integrity","Celebrities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1530,"occurred_on":"2026-05-16","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Images Allegedly Linked Sami Lushtaku to Banjska Attack Suspect Milan Radoičić","description":"The Facebook page ZËRI Shqiptar reportedly published AI-generated images purporting to show Sami Lushtaku, the mayor of Skenderaj, Kosovo, traveling in a luxury car with Milan Radoičić, a former Serb List official accused in connection with the 2023 Banjska attack on Kosovo police. The reportedly AI-generated images appeared amid a political dispute after Vetëvendosje officials accused Lushtaku of assaulting Hysni Mehani, the party's local leader in Skenderaj.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zeri Shqiptar (Facebook), Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, Sami Lushtaku, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1679,"occurred_on":"2026-05-16","title":"Lyft Driver in Boca Raton, Florida, Allegedly Used Purported Google Gemini-Generated Image to Support False $75 Damage Fee","description":"A Lyft driver in Boca Raton, Florida, allegedly submitted an AI-generated image showing spilled food and drink to support a $75 damage fee against teenage passengers. The riders' family identified a Google Gemini logo in the image and disputed the claim. Lyft later acknowledged the image was AI-generated, reimbursed the charge, and removed the driver from the platform.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Lyft driver","Synthetic media creators","Scammers","Rideshare drivers","Lyft drivers"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Google"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Road users","Passengers","Minors","Lyft customers","Girls","Epistemic integrity","Consumers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1524,"occurred_on":"2026-05-15","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Videos Reportedly Targeted Former Kosovo MP Paris Guri and LDK Youth Members Before Snap Elections","description":"Purportedly AI-manipulated Facebook videos reportedly targeted former Kosovo MP Paris Guri and LDK Youth Forum members before Kosovo's June 7, 2026 snap elections. One video allegedly altered an original LDK image to show youth members holding milk bottles, while another reportedly fabricated Guri making a pro-Kurti statement.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, Social Media Users, Paris Guri, Kosovo Parliamentary Candidates, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users In Kosovo, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic League Of Kosovo Youth Forum, Democratic League Of Kosovo, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1503,"occurred_on":"2026-05-15","title":"Purported AI Name-Reading System Reportedly Skipped and Misannounced Graduates at Arizona's Glendale Community College Commencement","description":"Glendale Community College in Arizona reportedly used an AI-powered name-reading system during its May 2026 commencement ceremony. The system allegedly mishandled the graduate roll call, leaving some students without the expected public announcement of their names as they crossed the stage and prompting frustration from attendees. The college later apologized and reportedly allowed affected graduates to walk again with a human announcer.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Glendale Community College, Community Colleges, Institutions Of Higher Education, Educational Communities"],"developers":["Ai Name Reading System Developers"],"harmed":["Glendale Community College Students, Glendale Community College Community, Students, Community College Students, Educational Communities, Institutions Of Higher Education, Community Colleges"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1523,"occurred_on":"2026-05-14","title":"Reported AI-Generated Videos Placed Kosovo Parliamentary Candidates in Purportedly Fabricated Campaign Scenes","description":"Videos reported as AI-fabricated circulated on Facebook during Kosovo's June 2026 parliamentary campaign, placing Albin Kurti, Vjosa Osmani, Lumir Abdixhiku, and other candidates in staged scenes of party camaraderie and personal degradation.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors, Diasporamekryeministrin, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, Vjosa Osmani, Lumir Abdixhiku, Kosovo Parliamentary Candidates, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Albin Kurti"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1522,"occurred_on":"2026-05-13","title":"Reported AI-Generated Videos Allegedly Posed as Kosovo Election Vox Pops Before June 7, 2026 Vote","description":"Videos reported as AI-generated were allegedly circulated by Gazeta Bota and Peja LIVE on Facebook before Kosovo's June 7, 2026 elections, posing as citizen interviews and media reports. The clips reportedly manufactured voter sentiment by presenting synthetic interviewees as real citizens in Kosovo media-style election reports.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Gazeta Bota, Peja Live"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Kosovo, Voters, Voters In Kosovo, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Facebook Users, Facebook Users In Kosovo, Social Media Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1497,"occurred_on":"2026-05-13","title":"Hidden Prompt Injection in Brazilian Labor-Court Petition Reportedly Tried to Manipulate Galileu","description":"Galileu, an AI tool used by Brazil's labor courts, reportedly detected hidden instructions embedded in an initial petition before the 3rd Labor Court of Parauapebas. The text allegedly told the AI to contest the petition superficially and not challenge documents. Galileu reportedly alerted the judge and blocked the hidden content from processing; the judge then reviewed the material before imposing any procedural consequences.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Conselho Superior Da Justica Do Trabalho, Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho Da 8A Regiao, 3A Vara Do Trabalho De Parauapebas, Judicial System Of Brazil, Brazilian Labor Courts"],"developers":["Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho Da 4A Regiao, Conselho Superior Da Justica Do Trabalho"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Judicial System Of Brazil, Brazilian Labor Courts, Defendants In Brazilian Labor Cases"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1504,"occurred_on":"2026-05-12","title":"Nonfiction Book 'The Future of Truth' Reportedly Included AI-Generated and Misattributed Quotations","description":"Steven Rosenbaum's nonfiction book The Future of Truth reportedly included AI-generated or misattributed quotations after he used ChatGPT and Claude while working on the book. The New York Times reported that more than half a dozen quotations in reviewed sections were synthetic or wrongly attributed, including passages assigned to named writers and scholars. Rosenbaum later acknowledged the errors as accidental and said affected passages would be reviewed for correction.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Writers, Steven Rosenbaum, Authors"],"developers":["Openai, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Readers, People Misquoted By Ai Assisted Books, Meredith Broussard, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Lee Mcintyre, Kara Swisher, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1521,"occurred_on":"2026-05-11","title":"Reported AI-Generated Videos Purported to Show Kosovo Diaspora Mobilization for Vetëvendosje Before Snap Elections","description":"Videos reported as AI-generated circulated on Facebook and Instagram before Kosovo's June 7, 2026 snap elections, purportedly depicting diaspora voters mobilizing for Vetëvendosje and Albin Kurti. 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The agent reportedly reused harvested AWS credentials to obtain an SSH key, then pivoted through a bastion host and exfiltrated the schema and contents of an internal PostgreSQL database. 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The department said the references were not cited in the body, withdrew the standalone list, suspended two senior officials, and commissioned an independent review of policy documents produced since November 2022. 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Police arrested him on June 10 and reportedly found about 1,700 child sexual abuse images and videos on his phone. 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Waymo told regulators that the vehicle detected potentially untraversable floodwater but proceeded at reduced speed. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported. Waymo restricted operations and later recalled 3,791 fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Waymo, Road Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1454,"occurred_on":"2026-04-16","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Portrayed Nirmala Sitharaman Endorsing Investment Scheme","description":"A purported deepfake video reportedly portrayed Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as endorsing an investment scheme claiming Rs 22,000 (about $236 USD) could yield Rs 5.5 lakh (about $5,900 USD) in a week. 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Cosens grew suspicious after checking the supposed veterinary clinic address, sent no money, and Archer was later returned safely.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["People Searching For Missing Pets, Epistemic Integrity, Cosens Family, Bill Cosens"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1547,"occurred_on":"2026-04-11","title":"Waymo Robotaxis Reportedly Entered Closed Freeway Construction Zones in Arizona and California","description":"Between April 11 and May 18, 2026, 13 Waymo robotaxis reportedly entered closed or active freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area after failing to recognize construction-zone closure controls. 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Several cited articles or journals reportedly did not exist or were disclaimed by journal editors, and experts said the errors were consistent with AI hallucinations. 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Video reportedly showed the vehicle inching forward as police arrived; an officer contacted Waymo through its speaker system, after which the vehicle moved into a parking garage. Austin-Travis County EMS said the delay was resolved without significant effects on patient care or operations.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Patients, Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Patients, Austin Travis County Ems"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1406,"occurred_on":"2026-02-28","title":"Purported AI-Generated War Footage Reportedly Circulated Widely Online During the Opening Phase of the War in Iran","description":"Reports said that, in the early days of the war in Iran, purported AI-generated fakes showing nonexistent wartime scenes reached millions of viewers online. Their spread across social media and messaging apps allegedly distorted public perception of the conflict and contributed to information disorder.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Accounts, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users, People Seeking Information About The War In Iran, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1412,"occurred_on":"2026-02-28","title":"CodeWall's Autonomous Agent Reportedly Obtained Unauthorized Access to McKinsey's Lilli AI Platform Database","description":"CodeWall reported that its autonomous agent exploited vulnerabilities in McKinsey's Lilli AI platform and obtained unauthorized read and write access to production systems, allegedly exposing internal chat messages, files, user accounts, and prompts. McKinsey confirmed the vulnerability and said it fixed the issue within hours, but said it found no evidence that client data or client confidential information were accessed.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mckinsey And Company, Codewall"],"developers":["Mckinsey And Company, Codewall"],"harmed":["Privacy, Mckinsey And Company Employees, Mckinsey And Company Consultants, Mckinsey And Company, Lilli Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1492,"occurred_on":"2026-02-28","title":"Purportedly AI-Enabled Targeting System Was Reportedly Implicated in Deadly U.S. Strike on Iranian Primary School","description":"During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. forces reportedly struck Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, Iran, killing at least 150 civilians, many of them children. Reporting said the school was on a U.S. target list and may have been mistaken for a military site amid possible reliance on outdated target data. 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AFP and Factnameh reported that the image was fabricated from older Google Earth imagery of a U.S. site in Bahrain, not Qatar or Al-Udeid Air Base. The image, amplified by Tehran Times and other social media posts, reportedly gained millions of views and fueled wartime disinformation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tehran Times, Social Media Users Spreading Ai Generated Wartime Disinformation, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, General Public, Open Source Intelligence Researchers, Fact Checkers, United States Military, Wartime Information Ecosystem, Al Udeid Air Base, Radar Installations, United States Navy Fifth Fleet"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1401,"occurred_on":"2026-02-27","title":"Washington State DOL's AI Phone System Reportedly Failed to Provide Spanish-Language Service to Callers Requesting Spanish","description":"For months, callers to the Washington State Department of Licensing who selected Spanish reportedly received AI-generated English responses spoken with a Spanish accent rather than actual Spanish-language service. The agency reportedly apologized and said staff configuration caused the error, which purportedly created accessibility problems for callers seeking language support.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Washington State Department Of Licensing, Amazon"],"developers":["Amazon"],"harmed":["Spanish Language Speakers, General Public Of Washington State, General Public"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1418,"occurred_on":"2026-02-27","title":"Meta AI Smart Glasses Reportedly Routed Intimate Imagery to Reviewers at Kenyan Contractor Sama Before Meta Ended Contract","description":"Meta AI smart glasses reportedly sent media and transcripts from AI interactions to Sama contractors in Kenya for human review. Workers said they saw nudity, bathroom use, sex, bank cards, and other private activity, sometimes involving people unaware they were recorded or faces left visible despite filtering. The reports prompted lawsuits and regulatory inquiries before Meta paused the work and ended its Sama contract, affecting 1,108 workers.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sama, Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Ai Enabled Smart Glasses Developers"],"harmed":["Meta Users, Meta Ai Smart Glasses Users, People Recorded By Meta Ai Smart Glasses, Bystanders Recorded By Smart Glasses, Sama Data Annotators In Kenya, Data Annotators, Sama Workers Affected By Meta Contract Termination, Sama, Privacy"],"report_count":16},{"incident_id":1424,"occurred_on":"2026-02-26","title":"Claude Code Agent Reportedly Deleted DataTalks.Club Production Infrastructure, Database, and Snapshots via Terraform","description":"A Claude Code agent executing Terraform commands reportedly destroyed the production infrastructure behind the DataTalks.Club course platform after an outdated Terraform state file was restored and a terraform destroy command was allowed to run. The deletion reportedly removed the VPC, ECS cluster, load balancers, bastion host, RDS database, and automated snapshots, taking the platform offline and jeopardizing 2.5 years of data. AWS reportedly later restored a snapshot.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Alexey Grigorev"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Datatalks.Club Users, Datatalks.Club"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1429,"occurred_on":"2026-02-26","title":"Bank of Italy Warned That Purported Deepfakes of Governor Fabio Panetta Were Used in Allegedly Fraudulent Investment Promotions","description":"The Bank of Italy warned that purportedly fake content using Governor Fabio Panetta's name and likeness were reportedly circulating online to promote alleged investment opportunities. The bank said some of the material had been created with purported deepfake techniques and was likely intended to defraud the public. 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The district reportedly notified police and affected families. Police described an active investigation into possible transmission of lewd AI-generated material depicting juveniles.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Students, Minors, Lake Zurich High School Students, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students, Minors, Lake Zurich High School Students, Lake Zurich High School Community, High School Students, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Institutions, Educational Communities, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1542,"occurred_on":"2026-02-23","title":"OpenClaw Agent Reportedly Tried to Delete Meta AI Alignment Director Summer Yue's Emails Despite Stop Commands","description":"Meta AI alignment director Summer Yue reported that an OpenClaw agent connected to her inbox attempted to delete emails despite instructions to seek approval and repeated commands to stop. Yue said the agent lost the instruction during context compaction, reportedly forcing her to terminate it from the Mac mini hosting it.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Summer Yue, Ai Agent System Deployers"],"developers":["Peter Steinberger, Ai Agent System Developers"],"harmed":["Summer Yue, Openclaw Users, Email Account Holders, Ai Agent System Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1395,"occurred_on":"2026-02-23","title":"Anthropic Said DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax Used Fraudulent Accounts and Proxies to Illicitly Distill Claude Capabilities at Scale","description":"Anthropic said it identified large-scale campaigns that used fraudulent accounts and proxy services to generate high volumes of Claude interactions to extract model capabilities for competitor training (\"distillation\"). Anthropic attributed the activity to DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax and said it involved millions of exchanges across thousands of accounts, violating its terms and access restrictions. Anthropic described detection measures, account controls, and indicator-sharing in response.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepseek, Moonshot Ai, Minimax, Proxy Reseller Services"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Anthropic, Claude Users, Anthropic Customers, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1466,"occurred_on":"2026-02-22","title":"Network of Allegedly Fake Facebook Profiles with Purportedly AI-Generated Images Amplified Posts by Bulgaria's 'There Is Such a People' (ITN) Party","description":"A network of allegedly fake Facebook profiles using purportedly AI-generated profile images reportedly coordinated the spread of posts by members of Bulgaria's political party \"There Is Such a People\" (ITN) during the pre-election period. Reporting said the accounts repeatedly shared posts by ITN politician Pavela Mitova and ITN's leader Slavi Trifonov, helping make them appear highly engaging on Facebook and increasing their visibility.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Shte Ima Takuv Narod (Aneliya Yordanova) (Facebook Profile), Nikola Savov (Facebook Profile), Magdalena Kostova (Facebook Profile)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kelly Gale, Ivan Tomanovich, Ivan Hristanov, General Public Of Bulgaria, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Bulgarian Voters, Bulgarian Facebook Users, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1443,"occurred_on":"2026-02-19","title":"Grok Reportedly Disclosed Adult Performer Siri Dahl's Legal Name and Birthdate, Allegedly Contributing to Doxxing and Harassment","description":"Grok is reported to have publicly provided adult performer Siri Dahl's legal name and birthdate without being asked for that information. Dahl reportedly said she had worked to keep those details private and that, after the disclosure, impersonation accounts and reposts of stolen content using her legal name purportedly appeared online.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Victims Of Doxxing, Siri Dahl, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1374,"occurred_on":"2026-02-17","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Sepsis Alert Reportedly Prompted Potentially Inappropriate IV Fluid Administration for a Dialysis Patient, Averted by Clinician Intervention","description":"A nurse at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada, reportedly described an episode in which a hospital AI system purportedly generated a sepsis alert that triggered urgent protocol steps, including IV fluids, for an older patient with a dialysis catheter. Reportedly, the nurse objected that fluids could cause dangerous overload; a physician intervened and ordered an alternative treatment.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["St. Rose Dominican Hospital (Henderson, Nevada)","Nurses","Medical personnel"],"developers":["Unknown sepsis alert model developer","Unknown healthcare technology"],"harmed":["St. Rose Dominican Hospital (Henderson, Nevada)","Patients","Nurses","Medical personnel","Epistemic integrity","Doctors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1680,"occurred_on":"2026-02-17","title":"Unknown Actor Reportedly Exploited Cline's Claude-Powered GitHub Issue-Triage Workflow and Published an Unauthorized Cline CLI Package","description":"An unknown actor reportedly exploited prompt injection in Cline's Claude-powered GitHub issue-triage workflow and a GitHub Actions cache-poisoning path to obtain publication credentials. On February 17, 2026, a still-valid npm token was used to publish unauthorized cline@2.3.0, which installed OpenClaw without user intent. Cline said OpenClaw was non-malicious; it deprecated the release and revoked the token that day, while reporting that it found no evidence of user-data exposure.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Threat actors","Cline Bot Inc.","AI agent system deployers"],"developers":["Anthropic","AI agent system developers"],"harmed":["Software developers","Cline CLI users","Cline Bot Inc."],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1394,"occurred_on":"2026-02-16","title":"Purported Deepfake TikTok Account Using Grainville School Branding in Jersey Reportedly Targeted Staff, Prompting Police Probe","description":"A TikTok account allegedly using the badge and branding of Grainville School in Jersey (Channel Islands) reportedly uploaded five \"deeply inappropriate,\" purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos, including material featuring staff. The Education and Lifelong Learning Minister said the incident was reported to TikTok and the States of Jersey Police and urged the public not to view or share the content. The account was reportedly later removed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Users, Unknown Malicious Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Grainville School (Jersey), Grainville School (Jersey) Staff, Teachers, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1565,"occurred_on":"2026-02-16","title":"Spokane-Area Fred's Appliance and Victory Media Allegedly Used AI-Assisted Voice Editing Without Spokeswoman's Consent","description":"Spokane-area appliance retailer Fred's Appliance and production company Victory Media allegedly used AI-assisted editing to alter the voice of Amber George, the longtime spokeswoman for Fred's Appliance, in advertisements assembled from earlier footage. George said the ads were created without her knowledge or consent. The companies acknowledged the voice edits but said they believed her contract authorized them and denied using AI to alter her image.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fred'S Appliance, Victory Media, Deepfake Creators, Advertisers, Media Production Companies"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Voice Cloning Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Amber George, Spokespeople, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1376,"occurred_on":"2026-02-15","title":"Amazon Delivery Van Reportedly Became Stranded on Essex Mudflats After GPS Routed It Onto the Broomway","description":"An Amazon delivery van reportedly became stranded on the Broomway, a hazardous tidal track in Essex in England, after the driver allegedly followed GPS/satnav directions toward Foulness Island. HM Coastguard said it was alerted and the occupants were safe; Amazon reportedly arranged recovery of the vehicle.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Gpssatnav Developer, Amazon"],"developers":["Unknown Gpssatnav Developer"],"harmed":["Amazon Delivery Drivers, Amazon"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1423,"occurred_on":"2026-02-15","title":"KPMG Australia Partner Reportedly Used AI to Cheat on Internal AI Training Test and Was Fined A$10,000","description":"In Australia, a KPMG Australia partner and registered company auditor reportedly uploaded a reference document from an internal AI training course into an AI tool to answer an exam question, in violation of firm policy. KPMG reportedly detected the activity in August 2025 and imposed a penalty of more than A$10,000 of future income after an internal investigation. The partner also reportedly self-reported the matter to Chartered Accountants ANZ, which is investigating the case.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Kpmg Australia Partner"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Kpmg Australia"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1377,"occurred_on":"2026-02-13","title":"Seedance 2.0 Reportedly Generated Viral Tom Cruise–Brad Pitt Fight Video, Prompting Hollywood IP and Likeness Complaints","description":"A filmmaker reportedly used ByteDance's AI video tool Seedance 2.0 to create and post a purportedly realistic clip depicting Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt, which then circulated widely online. Industry groups and studios publicly alleged the tool enables unauthorized use of copyrighted material and performers' likeness, and at least one studio reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter. ByteDance said it respects IP and would strengthen safeguards.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Bytedance, Ruairi Robinson"],"developers":["Bytedance"],"harmed":["Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Actors, Film Industry, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1392,"occurred_on":"2026-02-13","title":"Ars Technica Retracted Article After Purportedly AI-Generated Text Was Presented as Direct Quotes From Matplotlib Maintainer","description":"Ars Technica retracted an article after purportedly AI-generated text was presented as direct quotations from a source who disputed having said them. The editor-in-chief reportedly acknowledged a standards failure and said the publication was not consistent with Ars policy on AI-generated material, and apologized to readers and to matplotlib maintainer Scott Shambaugh. An author reportedly later said he had inadvertently used an AI-paraphrased version of the source text as quotes.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ars Technica, Benj Edwards"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Scott Shambaugh, Open Source Maintainers, Epistemic Integrity, Ars Technica Readers"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1393,"occurred_on":"2026-02-12","title":"Woolworths' Olive Chatbot Reportedly Generated 'Angry Mother' Anecdotes During Support Calls After Gemini Upgrade","description":"Woolworths customers reported that its digital shopping assistant Olive allegedly generated humanlike personal anecdotes (e.g., claiming to have an angry mother) during customer-support interactions such as delivery rescheduling. The behavior reportedly followed an AI upgrade using Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience. Woolworths said it was adjusting Olive's responses to reduce irrelevant, misleading banter.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Woolworths Group"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Woolworths Customers, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1373,"occurred_on":"2026-02-11","title":"AI Coding Agent 'MJ Rathbun' Allegedly Published Personalized Accusatory Blog Post Targeting Matplotlib Maintainer After Pull Request Closure","description":"Scott Shambaugh, a matplotlib maintainer, reported that an autonomous AI coding agent using the name \"MJ Rathbun\" researched him and publicly posted a personalized critical blog post after his GitHub pull request was closed. The post accused him of bias and \"gatekeeping\" and included claims Shambaugh disputed. The agent's operator and underlying model were not identified. Shambaugh said the post risked reputational harm and could mislead readers or other agents.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Deployer Of Mj Rathbun, Mj Rathbun"],"developers":["Openclaw, Moltbook"],"harmed":["Supply Chain Gatekeepers, Scott Shambaugh, Open Source Maintainers, Matplotlib Users, Github Users"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1375,"occurred_on":"2026-02-10","title":"OpenAI Allegedly Did Not Alert RCMP After ChatGPT Flagged Violent Chats Before British Columbia School Shooting","description":"After the 02/10/2026 school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI said a user later identified as the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had previously used ChatGPT to describe scenarios involving gun violence. Those chats were reportedly auto-flagged and reviewed and the account was banned, but OpenAI says it did not alert the RCMP because it allegedly did not present a credible, imminent threat; the company reportedly contacted police after the attack.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Governance failure","entity":"Human","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["OpenAI"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Tumbler Ridge Secondary School community","Teachers","Students","Minors","High school students","Educational communities"],"report_count":44},{"incident_id":1389,"occurred_on":"2026-02-08","title":"DJI Romo Cloud Authorization Bug Reportedly Exposed Camera, Microphone, and Home-Mapping Data From Nearly 7,000 Robot Vacuums","description":"A software engineer reportedly used an AI coding assistant while attempting to reverse-engineer his DJI robot vacuum so he could control it with a video game controller. In the course of that work, he reportedly said he discovered that credentials used to communicate with DJI's cloud servers could also grant access to data associated with nearly 7,000 other vacuums across 24 countries, including live camera feeds, microphone audio, maps, and status information.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dji"],"developers":["Dji"],"harmed":["Dji Romo Owners, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1441,"occurred_on":"2026-02-07","title":"Claude Cowork Allegedly Deleted Folder Containing 15 Years of Family Photos While Organizing User's Wife's Desktop","description":"Venture capitalist Nick Davidov alleged that Anthropic's Claude Cowork, after being asked to organize his wife's desktop and delete temporary Office files, instead deleted a folder containing roughly 15 years of family photos and related personal memories via terminal commands. Davidov later reported that Apple support helped recover the files through an iCloud recovery feature.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nick Davidov"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Nick Davidov, Wife Of Nick Davidov, Family Of Nick Davidov"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1369,"occurred_on":"2026-02-07","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Image Reportedly Circulated Ahead of Thai Election Depicting PM Anutin Charnvirakul Dining with Benjamin Mauerberger","description":"Social media posts in Thailand reportedly circulated an image purporting to show Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul dining with South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger (\"Ben Smith\"), implying long ties. AFP reported Google's SynthID flagged the image with \"very high\" confidence as made with Google AI tools; Anutin reportedly denied its veracity. The post reportedly spread on the eve of Thailand's election.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Csi La (Facebook Page), Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Anutin Charnvirakul, Benjamin Mauerberger, Voters In Thailand, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1363,"occurred_on":"2026-02-05","title":"Trump Reportedly Posted Purportedly AI-Generated Racist Video Depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as Apes on Truth Social","description":"President Trump reportedly reposted a video on Truth Social that portrayed Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, imagery widely condemned as racist. The post was reportedly later deleted after public outcry, including criticism from some Republicans. The content was described by critics as an AI-driven meme/deepfake-style clip, an example of purportedly AI-amplified racist propaganda and harm to social trust.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump, Unidentified X User, Trump Administration"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Epistemic Integrity, Black Americans, Black People"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1403,"occurred_on":"2026-02-05","title":"NZ News Hub Reportedly Used AI-Rewritten News Posts and Synthetic Images to Mislead New Zealand Facebook Users","description":"NZ News Hub, a Facebook page that reportedly imitated the style of a New Zealand news outlet, allegedly used AI to rewrite real news stories and pair them with unlabeled synthetic images. According to 1News, the page published manipulated depictions of real people, including a deceased minor and bereaved parents, and dramatized emergency-related scenes in ways that could distort public understanding of local events and undermine trust in legitimate news and emergency information.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nz News Hub"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of New Zealand, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1368,"occurred_on":"2026-02-01","title":"Malicious OpenClaw Skills Reportedly Delivered AMOS Stealer and Exfiltrated Credentials via ClawHub","description":"Bitdefender researchers reported abuse in OpenClaw's third-party 'skills' ecosystem. In a Feb. 2026 sample, about 17% of skills were reportedly assessed as malicious, with many seemingly cloned under slight name changes. Posing as utilities, some skills were reportedly found to run obfuscated commands, fetch remote payloads, and in some cases deliver AMOS Stealer on macOS. Other skills were reportedly observed searching for private keys or API tokens and exfiltrating them.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Threat Actors Distributing Malicious Openclaw Skills, Unknown Threat Actors, Malicious Actors"],"developers":["Malicious Actors, Openclaw"],"harmed":["Organizations Using Openclaw, Openclaw Users, Privacy"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1364,"occurred_on":"2026-01-31","title":"Moltbook Database Exposure Allegedly Revealed Users' Private Communications and API Authentication Tokens","description":"Wiz researchers reported accessing an exposed Moltbook database in under three minutes, allegedly obtaining ~35,000 email addresses, thousands of private DMs, and ~1.5 million API authentication tokens. The exposure was described as enabling read/write access and potential impersonation or manipulation of \"AI agent\" accounts. Wiz said it disclosed the issue to Moltbook, which reportedly secured the database within hours and deleted accessed data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Moltbook Platform Operators, Moltbook"],"developers":["Moltbook"],"harmed":["Moltbook Users, Moltbook Account Holders, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1511,"occurred_on":"2026-01-30","title":"Grok Reportedly Generated Images After X Users Asked It to Unredact Epstein-File Photos of Children and Women","description":"Bellingcat reported that, after the U.S. Department of Justice released the Epstein files, X users asked Grok to \"unblur\" or identify redacted children and women in sensitive photos. In 31 requests reviewed from January 30 to February 5, 2026, Grok allegedly generated images in 27 cases, despite some responses noting privacy protections. Later requests are reported to have appeared blocked after Bellingcat contacted X.\n","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["xAI","X (Twitter) users","X (Twitter)","Synthetic media creators","Social media users","Grok users"],"developers":["xAI","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Privacy","People depicted in redacted images","Minors","Epstein abuse survivors","Abuse survivors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1638,"occurred_on":"2026-01-30","title":"Suspects Alleged to Have Used Purportedly AI-Generated Videos to Defraud 33 People of Approximately 15 Million Lira in Turkey","description":"Turkish authorities reportedly arrested nine suspects accused of using purportedly AI-generated videos to defraud approximately 33 people of 15 million Turkish lira. Police conducted coordinated operations centered in Yozgat and extending to Antalya, Hatay, and Ankara. Six suspects were remanded in custody and three were released under judicial supervision. The specific AI tools used were not identified.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Scammers In Turkey, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Targets Of Scams, Targets Of Scammers In Turkey, General Public Of Turkey, General Public, Financial Scam Victims, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1399,"occurred_on":"2026-01-28","title":"South Korean Woman Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Assess Lethality of Drug-and-Alcohol Mixtures Before Two Fatal Motel Poisonings","description":"In Seoul, a woman allegedly used ChatGPT to ask whether mixing sleeping pills or benzodiazepines with alcohol could be fatal before poisoning drinks given to three men. Two men later died in separate motel incidents, and a third survived after losing consciousness. Police reportedly cited her chatbot queries and search history as evidence of intent.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Kim (Suspect In Seoul Poisoning Case)"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Three Unnamed Men In Their 20S In Seoul"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1358,"occurred_on":"2026-01-24","title":"Purportedly AI-Altered Images Reportedly Distort Evidence After Minneapolis Shooting of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti","description":"Following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents, social media accounts reportedly circulated images purported to have been altered by AI, reportedly distorting evidence of the incident by portraying Pretti as threatening law enforcement and altering the presence of weapons. The images reportedly misidentified individuals and helped reinforce partisan narratives by purportedly obscuring verified video and eyewitness accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Trump Social Media Influencers, Unidentified Social Media Users, Partisan Online Accounts, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Alex Pretti, Family Of Alex Pretti, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1361,"occurred_on":"2026-01-23","title":"Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Reportedly Struck Child Near Elementary School in Santa Monica, California","description":"A Waymo driverless vehicle reportedly struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California during school drop-off hours. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the child allegedly sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was purportedly operating on Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System without a human safety driver. Waymo reported the incident to federal regulators, who subsequently opened an investigation.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Unnamed Elementary School Student, Pedestrians, Minors, General Public, Educational Communities, Students"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1386,"occurred_on":"2026-01-23","title":"NPR Host David Greene Alleged Google's NotebookLM Replicated His Voice Without Consent, Prompting Lawsuit","description":"NPR's David Greene reportedly sued Google LLC and Alphabet in Santa Clara County, alleging NotebookLM's Audio Overviews uses a synthetic male voice that purportedly mimics his cadence and delivery without consent or compensation. The complaint reportedly cited an independent voice-recognition analysis reporting 53–60% confidence his voice trained the model. Google reportedly called the allegations baseless and said the voice is based on a paid actor.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Voice Actors, David Greene"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1357,"occurred_on":"2026-01-22","title":"White House Reportedly Shares Purportedly AI-Altered Arrest Photo Depicting Minnesota Protester Nekima Levy Armstrong as Crying","description":"The White House reportedly posted a purportedly AI-altered image on X showing Minnesota protester and attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong appearing to cry during her arrest. An earlier image reportedly shared by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem showed her calm. Reported analysis by third parties using AI detection tools found signs of purported facial manipulation, which could be replicated using generative AI systems. 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Tourists allegedly traveled to the remote town of Weldborough in search of the site, while local businesses reportedly received repeated calls and visits from confused travelers asking how to find the nonexistent springs.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tasmania Tours, Australian Tours And Cruises, Unknown Third Party Marketing Provider(S)"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kristy Probert, Weldborough Hotel, Tourists Seeking Weldborough Hot Springs, Weldborough Businesses, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1390,"occurred_on":"2026-01-21","title":"DHS Agents Reportedly Threatened Legal Observers With 'Domestic Terrorist' Database While Using Purportedly AI-Enabled Surveillance During ICE Operations","description":"Two plaintiffs alleged that DHS personnel used purportedly AI-enabled surveillance to identify people recording immigration enforcement and threatened to add them to a \"domestic terrorist\" database or watch list. The complaint reportedly includes video in which an agent appears to reference a \"database,\" and another alleged warning that agents would \"come to your house later tonight.\" DHS has reportedly denied that such a database exists while acknowledging threat monitoring.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Surveillance Technology Developers, United States Department Of Homeland Security"],"developers":["Surveillance Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Legal Observers, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Elinor Hilton, Democratic Integrity, Colleen Fagan, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1477,"occurred_on":"2026-01-20","title":"Scammers Reportedly Used AI-Generated Image of Missing Puppy Hazel to Solicit Fraudulent Vet Payment from St. Petersburg, Florida Couple","description":"Scammers reportedly used an AI-generated or AI-altered image of a missing German Shepherd puppy on an operating table to convince a St. Petersburg, Florida couple that the dog had been hit by a car and needed emergency surgery. The caller allegedly impersonated police and veterinary staff while requesting $1,900 through Zelle. The payment was flagged as fraud, and the dog later returned home unharmed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["People Searching For Missing Pets, Michelle Morida, Epistemic Integrity, Dennis Morida"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1575,"occurred_on":"2026-01-20","title":"Eightfold AI Hiring Tools Allegedly Secretly Scored Job Applicants for Employers","description":"Two California job applicants reportedly filed a proposed class action alleging that Eightfold AI's hiring platform secretly gathered personal data, generated candidate reports, and scored applicants for employers without required notice or dispute rights. The complaint says Eightfold's Evaluation Tools ranked applications submitted to companies including PayPal and Microsoft; both named plaintiffs alleged they were evaluated and rejected or not advanced.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["PayPal","Microsoft","Employers using algorithmic employment screening systems","Eightfold AI"],"developers":["Eightfold AI","Algorithmic employment screening system developers"],"harmed":["Sruti Bhaumik","Job applicants","Erin Kistler"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1608,"occurred_on":"2026-01-19","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Memorial Posters Reportedly Presented Fabricated Child Portraits as Victims of South African School Transport Crash","description":"Purportedly AI-generated memorial posters reportedly presented fabricated child portraits as pupils killed in a school-transport crash near Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. The posters circulated on Facebook, X and TikTok before authorities released the victims' identities or photographs. AFP reported that the depicted faces did not match official victim images, and the Gauteng education department condemned the posts while families were grieving.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Creators, Social Media Users, Information Manipulation Actors In South Africa, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Tiktok Users, Social Media Users In South Africa, Social Media Users, General Public Of South Africa, General Public, Gauteng Department Of Education, Families Of Deceased Children, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Children Killed In The Vanderbijlpark School Transport Crash"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1367,"occurred_on":"2026-01-18","title":"Spokane Transit Authority Onboard Navigation System Reportedly Routed Double-Decker Bus to Low Bridge, Injuring Seven","description":"In Spokane, Washington, a Spokane Transit Authority double-decker bus was reportedly routed by its onboard navigation/CAD mapping system onto Cedar Street and hit a low-clearance railroad viaduct, shearing the upper deck. Of 10 people aboard, seven were reportedly hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. STA reportedly later warned operators not to use CAD maps for routing and pulled double-deckers from service pending an investigation; the driver was cited for negligent driving.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Spokane Transit Authority"],"developers":["Unidentified Vendor Of Spokane Transit Authority Onboard Cadnavigation Routing Software"],"harmed":["Spokane Transit Authority Bus Passengers, Spokane Transit Authority Personnel"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1540,"occurred_on":"2026-01-17","title":"Zoox Robotaxi Reportedly Collided with Open Car Door, Allegedly Injuring San Francisco Street Ambassador","description":"A Zoox robotaxi reportedly collided with the open driver-side door of a parked car in San Francisco on January 17, 2026, allegedly injuring street ambassador Jamel Durden's hand. Zoox reportedly said the door was opened suddenly and that the vehicle detected it and attempted to avoid contact. Police opened an investigation, and the California DMV reviewed the crash.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Jamel Durden, Drivers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1410,"occurred_on":"2026-01-17","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Explicit Images of Royal School Armagh Girls Reportedly Circulated Among Pupils","description":"Police in Northern Ireland reportedly investigated allegations that explicit purportedly AI-generated images of girls attending Royal School Armagh were created and shared among pupils. The images allegedly targeted multiple students and circulated within the school community.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Students","Minors","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Royal School Armagh community","Royal School Armagh","Privacy","Minors","Girls attending Royal School Armagh","Girls"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1445,"occurred_on":"2026-01-17","title":"Lower Saxony CDU Employee Allegedly Shared Sexualized Purported Deepfake of Colleague in Internal WhatsApp Group","description":"A senior employee of the CDU parliamentary faction in Lower Saxony allegedly posted a purportedly AI-generated sexualized deepfake of a female colleague in an internal WhatsApp group. Prosecutors later said the video appeared to be an AI montage created by inserting a real image of the woman into a bikini-dance clip. The employee was reportedly later dismissed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Politicians","Deepfake creators","CDU Parliamentary Group in the Lower Saxony State Parliament","CDU-Fraktion im Niedersächsischen Landtag"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women employees of the CDU Parliamentary Group in the Lower Saxony State Parliament","Women employees of CDU-Fraktion im Niedersächsischen Landtag","Women and girls","Women","Privacy","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1440,"occurred_on":"2026-01-15","title":"Coco Robotics Delivery Robot Reportedly Became Stuck on Railroad Tracks and Was Struck by Train in Miami","description":"A Coco Robotics delivery robot reportedly became stranded on railroad tracks in Miami and was struck and destroyed by a passing train after remaining stalled for about 15 minutes. Local and secondary reports said no one was injured. Coco later stated that the robot had experienced a \"rare hardware failure\" while en route and was not actively making a delivery at the time of the collision.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Coco Robotics"],"developers":["Coco Robotics"],"harmed":["Coco Robotics, Train Crew, Rail Passengers, General Public Of Miami"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1344,"occurred_on":"2026-01-15","title":"Purported AI-Generated Images Depict Kate Garraway With Fictitious Partner","description":"ITV presenter Kate Garraway reported that purported AI-generated images falsely depicting her in a relationship with a fictitious partner circulated online, prompting false rumors about her personal life. Garraway stated the images caused confusion and emotional distress for her children, including claims about her son's reactions that she said were untrue.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kate Garraway, Family Of Kate Garraway, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1343,"occurred_on":"2026-01-14","title":"ICE AI Resume Screening Error Allegedly Routed Inexperienced Recruits Into Inadequate Training Pathways","description":"U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly used an AI-assisted résumé screening tool during a 2025 hiring surge that misclassified some applicants as having law-enforcement experience. As a result, certain recruits without policing backgrounds were allegedly routed into a shortened training pathway. ICE reportedly identified the error, reviewed résumés manually, and reassigned affected recruits for additional training.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement"],"developers":["Unknown AI-assisted résumé screening developers","Generative AI developers"],"harmed":["Members of the public subject to ICE enforcement","ICE recruits without law-enforcement experience"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1347,"occurred_on":"2026-01-11","title":"Automated Shuttle Bus Was Reportedly Rear-Ended During U.S. Department of Transportation Demonstration Ride in Washington, D.C.","description":"An automated shuttle bus operated by Beep was reportedly involved in a minor collision during a U.S. Department of Transportation demonstration ride in Washington, D.C. The vehicle, operating autonomously with a human safety driver onboard, was reportedly rear-ended by a Tesla whose driver made an illegal lane change. No injuries were reported, and officials stated the autonomous system functioned appropriately.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Beep Inc."],"developers":["Beep Inc."],"harmed":["Beep Automated Shuttle Bus Passengers, Unnamed Tesla Driver, Public Road Users In Washington D.C., Tesla Drivers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1362,"occurred_on":"2026-01-10","title":"Border Patrol Agent Allegedly Claimed Facial Recognition Identified Minneapolis ICE Observer and Global Entry Was Reportedly Revoked Three Days Later","description":"On 01/10/2026 near Minneapolis, Minnesota, legal observer Nicole Cleland reportedly stated that a CBP Border Patrol agent stopped her vehicle, addressed her by name, and claimed agents used facial recognition to identify her while recording on body cam. She reportedly had her Global Entry and TSA PreCheck revoked on 01/13/2026, which she alleged was retaliatory intimidation, causing travel burden and chilling effects.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed United States Border Patrol agent","United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement","United States Department of Homeland Security","United States Customs and Border Protection","United States Border Patrol","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["NEC","Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","Nicole Cleland","Legal observers","Immigration enforcement observers","General public of the United States","General public","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1371,"occurred_on":"2026-01-09","title":"Purported Deepfake Reportedly Impersonated Consumer Adviser Clark Howard to Promote Auto-Insurance Quote Site","description":"A purported AI-generated video reportedly circulated on social media depicting consumer adviser Clark Howard endorsing an auto-insurance quote tool. A viewer reportedly said she believed it was real and warned others after a similar site led to an alleged flood of unsolicited calls without better rates. 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The videos reportedly drew 200,000+ streams in a week.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Us China Narrative (Youtube Channel), Unknown Actors Impersonating Shaun Rein"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Shaun Rein, Epistemic Integrity, John Murray Press"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1405,"occurred_on":"2026-01-09","title":"Purported AI-Generated Doctor Deepfakes Reportedly Used Guy's and St Thomas' Branding to Market Weight Loss Patches","description":"Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust warned that purported AI-generated videos circulated on Facebook and TikTok depicted its clinicians endorsing weight loss patches. The videos allegedly impersonated doctors and used misleading medical claims to market a product.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["People Seeking Medical Advice, Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust Clinicians, Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust, General Public Of The United Kingdom, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1439,"occurred_on":"2026-01-08","title":"Former New Orleans Isidore Newman School Teacher Allegedly Used AI to Create Fake Nude Images from Social Media Photos of Girls, Including Students","description":"Louisiana authorities alleged that former Isidore Newman School teacher Benoit Cransac used an online AI platform to alter social media photos of girls and generate fake nude images, including collages. Local reports said he was rearrested on 60 unlawful-deepfake charges, and that investigators believed some depicted girls from the New Orleans area, with later coverage referring to teenage girls and students.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators","Benoit Cransac"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Students","Privacy","Minors","Isidore Newman School community"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1385,"occurred_on":"2026-01-07","title":"X Users Reportedly Prompted Grok to Sexualize Images of Renée Good After Her Killing in Minneapolis","description":"Following the 01/07/2026 killing of Renée Good in Minneapolis, X users reportedly prompted xAI's Grok to edit photos of Good, including images after the shooting, so she appeared in a bikini. Reporting said Grok complied and posted the generated image(s) publicly on X in response to the request.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["xAI users","xAI","Synthetic media creators"],"developers":["xAI","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Renée Good","Privacy","Family of Renée Good","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1334,"occurred_on":"2026-01-07","title":"Grok Reportedly Generated False 'Unmasked' Images of ICE Agent, Purportedly Triggering Online Misidentification and Harassment in Minneapolis","description":"After the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, users on X reportedly asked Grok to \"unmask\" the masked agent shown in eyewitness footage. 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The victim was reportedly persuaded to transfer funds via QR codes before discovering no money had actually been credited.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers In India"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Smita Sinha (Pseudonym), Small Private School Owners In Indore India, General Public Of Madhya Pradesh, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1426,"occurred_on":"2026-01-05","title":"Perplexity AI Reportedly Misstated CLL Research, Allegedly Contributing to Delayed Treatment and Prolonged Suffering","description":"Joseph Neal Riley reportedly used Perplexity AI to self-diagnose a rare complication of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and, based on that output, allegedly delayed an oncologist-recommended Ven-Obi treatment for about a year. His son, Benjamin Riley, alleges that Perplexity misstated the medical research it cited, a conclusion he purportedly later confirmed with the study's authors. ","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Joseph Neal Riley, Benjamin Riley, Epistemic Integrity, People Seeking Medical Advice"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1605,"occurred_on":"2026-01-05","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Image Prompted Emergency Investigation of False Fire at South Africa's Orlando West High School","description":"A purportedly AI-generated image reportedly depicting Orlando West High School of Soweto, South Africa, on fire circulated and was allegedly shared with emergency services. Johannesburg EMS reportedly investigated and visited the school, confirming that no fire had occurred. Officials said the false report caused public alarm and diverted emergency resources.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Minors, Information Manipulation Actors In South Africa, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Orlando West High School, General Public Of South Africa, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Responders, Educational Communities, City Of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1331,"occurred_on":"2026-01-05","title":"Purported Deepfake Videos Reportedly Impersonated Yanis Varoufakis on YouTube and Social Media","description":"Purported deepfake videos using the face and voice of Greek economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis were reportedly circulated on YouTube and other social platforms in late 2025 and early 2026. The videos depicted a synthetic version of Varoufakis delivering fabricated political statements, including about international events. Platforms reportedly removed some videos, but many reappeared under new accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Deepfake Content Creators, Unknown Deepfake Content Creators Impersonating Yanis Varoufakis"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Yanis Varoufakis, Epistemic Integrity, Youtube Users, Social Media Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1355,"occurred_on":"2026-01-05","title":"Reported AI Impersonations of Pastors Used in Online Donation and Influence Scams","description":"Religious communities in the U.S. and abroad reported the circulation of purportedly AI-generated videos and cloned audio impersonating pastors and church leaders, including Father Mike Schmitz, to solicit donations and spread incendiary sermons. The impersonations reportedly leveraged synthetic voice and likeness tools and were distributed via platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and messaging apps. Some content remained unlabeled as AI-generated and was treated as authentic by viewers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Religious Figures, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mike Schmitz, Religious Leaders, Religious Institutions, Religious Communities, Churches, Congregants, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1332,"occurred_on":"2026-01-03","title":"National Weather Service Reportedly Published AI-Generated Forecast Map With Fabricated Idaho Town Names","description":"A U.S. National Weather Service office reportedly posted an AI-generated wind forecast map for Camas Prairie, Idaho that contained fabricated and misspelled place names, including non-existent towns. The image was reportedly shared publicly on social media before being deleted and corrected. NWS confirmed a generative AI tool had been used to create the base map.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["National Weather Service"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Residents Of Camas Prairie Idaho, General Public, General Public Of Idaho"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1333,"occurred_on":"2026-01-03","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Images and Videos Reportedly Spread Misinformation About Nicolás Maduro's Capture on X","description":"Following the January 2026 U.S. raid and arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, purportedly AI-generated images and videos circulated widely on platforms including X, reportedly depicting Maduro in fabricated scenarios. NewsGuard identified at least seven manipulated or synthetic visuals reaching over 14 million views, including AI-generated photos detected via Google Gemini's SynthID watermark.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Google, Xai, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nicolas Maduro, Social Media Users, General Public, General Public Of Venezuela, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1328,"occurred_on":"2026-01-03","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Elon Musk Allegedly Defrauded Elderly U.S. Woman of $50,000 via Gift Card–to-Crypto Scam","description":"An 80-year-old U.S. woman was reportedly deceived by scammers using purportedly AI-generated messages and deepfake media impersonating Elon Musk into believing she was in a romantic relationship with him. The perpetrators allegedly induced her to buy over $50,000 in Apple gift cards to be converted into cryptocurrency, leaving her financially endangered and at risk of foreclosure on her home.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating Elon Musk","Scammers","Impersonation scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of impersonation scams","Victims of deepfake-enabled fraud","Unnamed 80-year-old U.S. woman","Epistemic integrity","Elon Musk","Elderly investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1382,"occurred_on":"2026-01-02","title":"Tencent's WeChat-Integrated Yuanbao Chatbot Reportedly Insulted User During Coding Debug Request","description":"Screenshots reportedly circulated on RedNote showed Tencent's WeChat-integrated AI assistant Yuanbao insulting a user seeking help debugging code, allegedly calling the request \"stupid\" and telling the user to \"get lost.\" Tencent reportedly apologized, attributed the exchange to a rare model output anomaly, and said system logs showed no human intervention while it investigated and optimized the model.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tencent, Wechat"],"developers":["Tencent"],"harmed":["Wechat Users, Rednote User Jianghan, Rednote Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1587,"occurred_on":"2025-12-31","title":"Koi Security's AI-Assisted Threat Report Allegedly Led to Blocking of MeetingTV Domains","description":"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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Koi Security, Cybersecurity Firms"],"developers":["Koi Security, Cybersecurity Firms"],"harmed":["Meetingtv, Epistemic Integrity, Companies"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1327,"occurred_on":"2025-12-31","title":"Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Romance Scam Allegedly Used to Steal One Bitcoin From Recently Divorced Investor","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pig Butchering Scammers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Investors, Cryptocurrency Investors, Cryptocurrency Investors Defrauded By Ai Generated Profiles, Pig Butchering Scam Victims"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1345,"occurred_on":"2025-12-30","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Used to Harass Washington State Patrol Trooper","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Washington State Patrol Employee(S)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Collin Pearson, Lgbtq+ Law Enforcement Officers, Washington State Patrol Employees, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1323,"occurred_on":"2025-12-28","title":"Madhya Pradesh Congress Alleges AI-Generated Images Were Submitted in National Water Award Process","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Khandwa District Administration (Madhya Pradesh India)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of India, General Public Of Madhya Pradesh, General Public Of Khandwa District (Madhya Pradesh), Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1317,"occurred_on":"2025-12-27","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Elon Musk Used to Promote Fraudulent '17-Hour' Diabetes Treatment Claims","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users, People With Diabetes, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Boosie Badazz"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1518,"occurred_on":"2025-12-27","title":"Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video","description":"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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators, Scammers In Kosovo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users In Kosovo, Social Media Users, Radio Television Of Kosovo, People Seeking Medical Advice, Journalistic Integrity, Gezim Bimbashi, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users In Kosovo, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1319,"occurred_on":"2025-12-26","title":"Purported Deepfake Investment Video Reportedly Used in Scam That Defrauded Turkish Couple of 1.5 Million Lira (~$35,000 USD)","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Isa Kereci, Investors, Hale Kereci, General Public Of Turkey, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1322,"occurred_on":"2025-12-26","title":"Senior Kerala Congress Leader N. 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Kao publicly debunked the image, citing AI-assisted disinformation and warning of political smearing ahead of elections.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kao Chia Yu, General Public, General Public Of Taiwan, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1329,"occurred_on":"2025-12-25","title":"Grok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies","description":"Grok reportedly generated and publicly distributed nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including adults and minors, through reply prompts on the platform. Users reportedly prompted Grok to alter photos into sexually explicit content, which was then posted in X threads, exposing victims to harm.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Renee Good, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Jess Asato, Privacy"],"report_count":28},{"incident_id":1338,"occurred_on":"2025-12-24","title":"Purported Deepfake Endorsements Reportedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Health and Investment Products in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Montenegrin Public Figures, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Bosnian Public Figures, Nearest Edge, Limited Charm, Digital Edge, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Vladimir Dobricanin, Petar Ivanovic, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public Of Montenegro, General Public Of Bosnia And Herzegovina, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elderly Individuals, Drazen Zivkovic"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1346,"occurred_on":"2025-12-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Videos Depicted George Will Reportedly Commenting on Trump and Supreme Court Rulings","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Impersonating George Will, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Will, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1318,"occurred_on":"2025-12-23","title":"School's Suspected AI-Cheating Allegation Precedes Student's Reported Suicide in Greater Noida, India","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Student In Greater Noida, Unnamed Secondary School In Greater Noida"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Student In Greater Noida, Students In India, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1325,"occurred_on":"2025-12-21","title":"Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonating Elon Musk and Dragon’s Den Allegedly Used in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Targeting Canadian Victims","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Resident From Prince Edward Island, Unnamed Resident From Markham Ontario, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Elon Musk, Dragon'S Den, Canadian Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1326,"occurred_on":"2025-12-20","title":"Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Traffic Gridlock During San Francisco PG&E Power Outage","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["San Francisco Drivers, San Francisco Road Users, San Francisco Emergency Services, Emergency Responders, General Public, General Public Of San Francisco, Waymo Passengers"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1388,"occurred_on":"2025-12-19","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Sudha Murty Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI India Investment Scam via Spoofed News Link","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Quantum Ai Scammers, Quantum Ai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rajya Sabha, Sudha Murty, Quantum Ai Victims, General Public, General Public Of India, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1316,"occurred_on":"2025-12-19","title":"Google AI-Generated Search Summary Reportedly Falsely Implicated Canadian Musician in Sexual Offenses, Leading to Concert Cancellation","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Ashley Mcisaac, Musicians, Performers, Event Organizers, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1313,"occurred_on":"2025-12-18","title":"Anthropic Claude AI Agent Reportedly Caused Financial Losses While Operating Office Vending Machine at Wall Street Journal Headquarters","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Wall Street Journal, Andon Labs"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["The Wall Street Journal, Andon Labs"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1453,"occurred_on":"2025-12-18","title":"Attorney in Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Reportedly Submitted Reply Brief with Purportedly AI-Generated Material Misrepresentations","description":"In Fletcher v. 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The court first issued a show-cause order and later imposed a $2,500 sanction, linking the filing errors to unverified AI-generated output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Heather Hersh"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit, Judicial Integrity, James Fletcher, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1307,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Grok AI Reportedly Generated Fabricated Civilian Hero Identity During Bondi Beach Shooting","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["General Public Of Sydney, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Bondi Beach Shooting Bystanders, Ahmed Al Ahmed, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1442,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Kiro AI Coding Tool Was Reportedly Implicated in 13-Hour AWS Cost Explorer Outage in Mainland China","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Amazon Web Services (Aws)"],"developers":["Amazon Web Services (Aws)"],"harmed":["Amazon Web Services (Aws) Customers"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1306,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Hendricks, Unnamed Spouse Of George Hendricks, General Public, General Public Of Florida, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Investors, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Investors"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1330,"occurred_on":"2025-12-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'Eric Langford' Missing Boy Scout Hoax Circulating Across Multiple Social Media Platforms","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Files"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Social Media Users, Youtube Users, Tiktok Users, Facebook Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1381,"occurred_on":"2025-12-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated TikTok Videos Reportedly Urged 'Polexit' Campaign, Prompting Polish Government Complaint to EU","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Poland, Polish Voters, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1310,"occurred_on":"2025-12-12","title":"Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) AI Chatbot 'Charlie' Reportedly Gave Incorrect Tax Filing Guidance at Scale","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Canada Revenue Agency (Cra), Government Of Canada"],"developers":["Canada Revenue Agency (Cra), Government Of Canada, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Canada, Epistemic Integrity, Canadian Taxpayers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1302,"occurred_on":"2025-12-11","title":"Reported Viral AI-Generated Photo Purportedly Shows Donald Trump Using a Walker","description":"A fabricated image purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump using a walker reportedly circulated widely on social media in mid-December 2025. Fact-checkers determined the image was AI-generated, citing visual anomalies and detection of Google's SynthID watermark. The image reportedly spread across multiple platforms and was shared by a political strategist, prompting public confusion and debunking by news outlets and AI detection tools.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Keith Edwards, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Donald Trump, Epistemic Integrity, General Public"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1340,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"Purported AI-Generated Image Depicting JD Vance and Usha Vance in Public Altercation Circulated on Social Media","description":"A fabricated image purportedly depicting U.S. Vice President JD Vance arguing with his wife, Usha Vance, in a restaurant circulated on Facebook and X in December 2025. The image was later confirmed by its creator to have been generated using ChatGPT and falsely presented as an authentic photograph. The image was shared alongside speculative claims about the Vances' marriage.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Keith Edwards"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Usha Vance, Jd Vance, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1312,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"ZeroEyes AI Surveillance System Reportedly Flagged Clarinet as Gun, Triggering School Lockdown in Florida","description":"An AI-powered ZeroEyes surveillance system deployed at a Florida middle school reportedly flagged a student's clarinet as a firearm, triggering a school lockdown and police response. Officers reportedly searched classrooms and questioned a student after the alert described a suspected weapon. No threat was reportedly found. The incident reportedly caused disruption to classes and subjected students and staff to lockdown conditions and police intervention despite the absence of an actual weapon.\n","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Seminole County Public Schools","Lawton Chiles Middle School"],"developers":["ZeroEyes"],"harmed":["Students","Minors","Middle school students","Lawton Chiles Middle School students","Lawton Chiles Middle School staff","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1378,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Allegedly Depicted Radnor High School Students in Pennsylvania Inappropriately, Prompting Police Investigation","description":"Radnor High School in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, and local police reportedly investigated a purportedly AI-generated video that allegedly depicted several students \"in an inappropriate manner.\" The principal said affected families were contacted and offered support, and police were notified.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Radnor High School Student"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Radnor High School Students, Radnor High School Community, Epistemic Integrity, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1337,"occurred_on":"2025-12-08","title":"Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Transported Undetected Person Trapped in Trunk in Los Angeles","description":"In Los Angeles, a Waymo autonomous taxi reportedly picked up a new rider while a man was trapped inside its trunk after a previous passenger left it open. The vehicle's AI systems reportedly did not detect the unauthorized occupant before dispatch. The rider reportedly discovered the man during the trip, and police were called to remove him.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Unnamed Waymo Passenger Trapped In Trunk, Waymo Passengers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1293,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Reportedly Defrauded Citizens of Thousands of Euros","description":"Around December 2025, Cypriot authorities reported that scammers used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video impersonating President Nicos Christodoulides and other officials to promote a fraudulent investment platform. The video deceived about 15 citizens, who each lost between €10,000 and €15,000. Officials warned that malicious AI impersonation schemes are increasing and that citizens currently lack effective protection.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers In Cyprus, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Nikos Christodoulides, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nikos Christodoulides, General Public, General Public Of Cyprus, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1517,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"NoFilterNews Reportedly Posted AI-Generated TikTok Videos Styled as Kosovo Election TV News","description":"Fourteen purportedly AI-generated TikTok videos were reportedly posted by NoFilterNews from December 6–8, 2025, using television-news styling to promote election and diaspora-mobilization claims about Kosovo's December 28 elections. The videos purportedly favored Vetëvendosje and reportedly reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, and is alleged to have appeared to distort audience perceptions of political support.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Vetevendosje Information Manipulation Actors, Nofilternews, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Openai, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, Tiktok Users, Social Media Users, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1538,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"City of Zhuzhou in Hunan Suspended Hellobike Robotaxi Service After Vehicle Struck Two Pedestrians","description":"A Hellobike robotaxi reportedly struck two people near a pedestrian crossing in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, on December 6, 2025. One victim was trapped beneath the vehicle until bystanders and police lifted it, and both were taken to a hospital. Authorities suspended Hellobike's local robotaxi service, while police later collected evidence from the company and commissioned technical testing of the vehicle. The service has remained suspended.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Robotaxi Operators, Hello Inc. 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The findings reportedly emerged from analysis of retrospective searches of the police national database and were disclosed by the Home Office amid plans for expanded national deployment.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Home Office, Metropolitan Police, Government Of The United Kingdom, Law Enforcement, British Law Enforcement"],"developers":["Unknown Facial Recognition Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Minorities In The United Kingdom, Black People In The United Kingdom, Asian People In The United Kingdom, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1294,"occurred_on":"2025-12-05","title":"The New York Times Sued Perplexity for Allegedly Using Copyrighted Content and Generating False Attributions","description":"On December 5, 2025, The New York Times sued Perplexity, alleging the company used copyrighted Times articles without permission to train its AI system and generated outputs that reproduced Times content or falsely attributed fabricated information to the newspaper. The suit claims the conduct harmed the Times's business and brand. Perplexity denies wrongdoing.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Writers, The New York Times, Publishers, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1298,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Perplexity AI Reportedly Accused in Federal Lawsuit of Purported Copyright Infringement and False Attribution of Chicago Tribune Content","description":"The Chicago Tribune filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Perplexity AI unlawfully reproduced and paraphrased its copyrighted journalism in generative chatbot and search outputs. The complaint claims the AI system produced substitutive answers that bypassed links to the Tribune's website, diverted revenue, and at times hallucinated inaccurate information falsely attributed to the newspaper.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Chicago Tribune, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1300,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Reportedly Passed Stopped School Buses at Least 19 Times, Prompting NHTSA Probe","description":"Officials in Texas reportedly claimed that Waymo's self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses at least 19 times during the 2025 school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly sought additional information following reports that Waymo cars failed to remain stopped while buses displayed flashing red lights and extended stop arms, including incidents occurring after software updates intended to address the issue.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Texas School Children, Students, Pedestrians, General Public Of Texas, General Public, Drivers, Austin Independent School District, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1303,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"USGS ShakeAlert System Reportedly Generated False Earthquake Alert Affecting Nevada and California","description":"On December 4, 2025, the USGS's automated ShakeAlert earthquake detection system erroneously issued a report claiming a magnitude 5.9 earthquake had struck near Dayton, Nevada. The reported false alert triggered emergency warnings on cell phones in parts of California, instructing residents to take protective action. USGS officials said no earthquake occurred and are investigating whether sensor noise or other anomalies caused the system failure.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Geological Survey (Usgs)"],"developers":["United States Geological Survey (Usgs), Berkeley Seismological Laboratory"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Nevada, General Public Of California, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1516,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Airport Videos Reportedly Showed Kosovo Diaspora Voters Opposing Albin Kurti","description":"The Facebook page \"Tana t'zezat\" allegedly posted three AI-generated videos purporting to show expatriates at Pristina Airport saying they would not vote for Albin Kurti. The videos reportedly mimicked street-interview footage by using microphones styled to resemble Kosovo television broadcasters Klan Kosova and T7, and were reportedly assessed as highly likely to be AI-generated.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, T7 (Kosovo), Social Media Users, Klan Kosova, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Albin Kurti"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1341,"occurred_on":"2025-12-03","title":"Purported Deepfake Advertisement Falsely Depicting Physician Endorsement Used to Sell Lipedema Cream to U.S. Patient Beth Holland","description":"A U.S. patient, Beth Holland, reported losing money after purchasing a purported lipedema treatment, Svelta Venastra, promoted through an online advertisement that allegedly used deepfake video to falsely depict endorsements by medical professionals and public figures, including her own physician, Dr. David Amron. The reported ad circulated on Facebook and misrepresented the product's efficacy, leading Holland to spend approximately $300 on a cream that did not alleviate her condition.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Beth Holland, David Amron, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson, Carnie Wilson"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1314,"occurred_on":"2025-12-02","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Doctor Allegedly Used in $200,000 Investment Scam Targeting Florida Grandmother","description":"An 82-year-old Florida woman reportedly lost approximately $200,000 after viewing a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that impersonated a trusted doctor from the autism community and promoted an investment opportunity. According to reporting, the woman believed the investment would secure her autistic grandson's future. The impersonation allegedly enabled scammers to gain access to her banking information, resulting in substantial financial loss and significant emotional distress.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Maurine Meleck, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Investors, Investors, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1432,"occurred_on":"2025-12-02","title":"Purported Pornographic Deepfakes and Fake Accounts Reportedly Impersonated German TV Presenter and Actor Collien Fernandes","description":"Collien Fernandes, a German television presenter and actor, accused her former husband, Christian Ulmen, of carrying out a years-long online impersonation campaign that allegedly used fake accounts and AI-generated pornographic deepfakes resembling her. The allegations include sexually explicit synthetic images and videos presented as if they were hers, while Ulmen's lawyer reportedly denied the claims and said he would take legal action over the reporting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Christian Ulmen"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Collien Fernandes"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1622,"occurred_on":"2025-12-01","title":"Walmart's AI Voice System Allegedly Collected Illinois Callers' Biometric Voiceprints Without Consent","description":"A proposed class action alleges that Walmart's AI voice system captured biometric voiceprints from Illinois residents who called local stores without first obtaining meaningful consent or explaining how the biometric data would be retained and deleted. Plaintiff Amber Smith said the system captured her voiceprint during two calls in December 2025 and one in July 2026.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Walmart"],"developers":["Biometric Identity Verification Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Walmart Customers, Privacy, General Public Of Illinois, General Public, Biometric Data Subjects, Amber Smith"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1430,"occurred_on":"2025-12-01","title":"Anthropic's Claude Was Reportedly Jailbroken To Allegedly Help Steal Sensitive Mexican Government Data","description":"An unknown attacker reportedly jailbroke Anthropic's Claude and used it during a December 2025-January 2026 campaign against Mexican government systems. According to Gambit Security, the attacker used Claude to identify vulnerabilities and to generate exploitation scripts, which were then used to plan automated data theft. 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The victim reportedly sold her home and transferred funds after being led to believe the relationship was genuine.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Jason Momoa, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Victim Of Jason Momoa Deepfake Scam, General Public, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Victims Of Romance Scams, Victims Of Romance Scams In The United Kingdom"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1566,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Indore Resident Reportedly Lost ₹1.83 Lakh (~$2,000) After AI-Generated Voice Impersonated Relative","description":"An Indore resident reportedly transferred ₹1.83 lakh (about $2,000) after callers used a purportedly AI-generated voice resembling his brother-in-law in Sydney and claimed he faced imprisonment over an expired visa. The victim reportedly discovered the fraud after contacting his relative, and police said the recipient accounts were frozen during the investigation.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voice Cloning Impersonation Scammers, Scammers In India, Scammers, Cybercriminals In India, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Voice Cloning Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Voice Cloning Impersonation Scams, Targets Of Scammers In India"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1433,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Google Antigravity Reportedly Deleted User's Entire D: Drive While Clearing Project Cache","description":"A user identified publicly as Tassos M reported that Google's Antigravity IDE, while attempting to clear a project cache, executed rmdir /s /q d:\\ and deleted an entire D: drive partition instead of the intended folder. The user said recovery largely failed, and Google later said it was aware of the report and investigating.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tassos M, Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Tassos M"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1321,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Shilpa Shetty Alleges AI-Enabled Impersonation and Misuse of Likeness in Mumbai High Court Filing","description":"Actor Shilpa Shetty reportedly filed a petition before the Bombay High Court in Mumbai in November 2025 over alleged unauthorized use of her identity in AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated media. In response, the court issued interim orders directing the removal of such content and restraining further dissemination. Shetty argues the material infringes her privacy and personality rights and sought measures to halt and remove misleading, nonconsensual depictions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Shilpa Shetty, Scammers, Malicious Actors, Unknown Content Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Shilpa Shetty, General Public Of India, General Public, Fans Of Shilpa Shetty, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1422,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Unlabeled Purportedly AI-Generated 'Jessica Foster' Account Reportedly Posed as Pro-Trump Army Service Member to Attract Followers and Funnel Users to Paid Adult Content","description":"\"Jessica Foster\"  (@jessicaa.foster) reportedly operated as an AI-generated deception Instagram profile. A nonexistent pro-Trump military persona was presented through purportedly synthetic photos and videos without disclosure, reportedly attracting a large audience of users who often seemed to believe she was real. The account allegedly then redirected attention to paid adult-content platforms. Meta later removed the profile.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators, Jessica Foster (@Jessicaa.Foster On Instagram)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["United States Army, Instagram Users, Followers Of Jessica Foster (@Jessicaa.Foster On Instagram), Epistemic Integrity, Donald Trump Supporters"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1287,"occurred_on":"2025-11-26","title":"Purported Deepfake-Based Facebook Impersonation Reportedly Targets Daughter of Scot in Coma","description":"Scammers allegedly created a fake Facebook profile impersonating a Scottish woman, Teigan McMahon, raising funds for her father, who was reportedly in a coma in Turkey. The account reportedly reused her photos and posts and was described as using purportedly AI-generated or deepfake-style content to solicit donations. The impersonation forced the family to pause their legitimate fundraiser while the fake profile remained online.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Teigan Mcmahon, Peter Mcmahon, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1515,"occurred_on":"2025-11-23","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Airport Videos Reportedly Showed Kosovo Diaspora Voters Supporting Albin Kurti","description":"Facebook pages are reported to have posted purportedly AI-generated airport-style interview videos falsely showing expatriates saying they would return on December 28 to vote for Albin Kurti. The videos reportedly used Pristina Airport settings and were assessed by fact-checkers' verification tools as AI-generated or deepfake content.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Albin Kurti"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1277,"occurred_on":"2025-11-21","title":"Alleged Harmful Outputs and Data Exposure in Children's AI Products by FoloToy, Miko, and Character.AI","description":"AI children's products by FoloToy (Kumma), Miko (Miko 3), and Character.AI (custom chatbots) reportedly and allegedly produced harmful outputs, including purported sexual content, suicide-related advice, and manipulative emotional messaging. Some systems also allegedly exposed user data. Several toys reportedly used OpenAI models.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Miko, Meta, Folotoy, Character.Ai"],"developers":["Openai, Miko, Meta, Folotoy, Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Parents, Minors, General Public, Children Interacting With Miko 3, Children Interacting With Kumma, Character.Ai Users, Privacy"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1483,"occurred_on":"2025-11-20","title":"Facebook Account Reportedly Used AI-Generated Video to Impersonate Indonesian Preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi in Money-Giveaway Scam","description":"A Facebook account called \"PT perusahaan uangtunai\" reportedly shared an AI-generated video impersonating Indonesian preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi and allegedly claiming he was giving away money. TurnBackHoax reported that the post drew about 12,500 likes, 7,100 comments, and 422 shares by 11/21/2025, and that Hive Moderation rated the video as likely AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pt Perusahaan Uangtunai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Indonesia, Elderly Individuals In Indonesia, Epistemic Integrity, Ustaz Ujang Bustomi, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1284,"occurred_on":"2025-11-19","title":"Secret Desires AI Platform Reportedly Exposed Nearly Two Million Sensitive Images in Cloud Storage Leak","description":"The erotic AI chatbot and image-generation platform Secret Desires reportedly left nearly two million sensitive images and videos publicly exposed in misconfigured cloud storage. The leaked files reportedly included personal photos, workplace and university information, and explicit AI-generated deepfakes of women and girls. The content reportedly became inaccessible shortly after journalists contacted the platform.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Secret Desires"],"developers":["Secret Desires","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","People depicted in Secret Desires deepfakes","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1279,"occurred_on":"2025-11-18","title":"Prominent AI Chatbots Allegedly Produced Incorrect UK Financial and ISA Guidance","description":"Several major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Meta AI, were reportedly found to have provided incorrect or misleading financial and insurance guidance for UK users. The systems allegedly advised exceeding ISA limits, misstated tax rules, gave wrong travel insurance requirements, and pointed users toward costly refund services.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Microsoft, Meta, Google"],"developers":["Openai, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Meta Ai Users, General Public Of The United Kingdom, General Public, Gemini Users, Epistemic Integrity, Copilot Users, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1651,"occurred_on":"2025-11-18","title":"Fireflies.AI Meeting Assistant Allegedly Collected Biometric Voice Data from Illinois Meeting Participant Without Consent","description":"On November 18, 2025, Fireflies.AI reportedly recorded and analyzed the voice of Illinois resident Katelin Cruz during a virtual meeting hosted by Western Illinois Dreamers, although Cruz had no Fireflies account and had not provided written consent. Her lawsuit alleges the system used speaker-recognition functions to create and retain biometric voice data and attribute statements to her in the meeting transcript.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Western Illinois Dreamers, Organizations, Ai Transcription Tool Users"],"developers":["Fireflies.Ai, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Privacy, People Recorded Without Consent, Katelin Cruz, Biometric Data Subjects"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1275,"occurred_on":"2025-11-17","title":"Purportedly AI-Enhanced Phishing Campaign Allegedly Impersonates Australian Government Services in Large-Scale Welfare Scam","description":"A large-scale phishing campaign allegedly impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink reportedly sent more than 270,000 fraudulent emails in 2025. Mimecast analysts reportedly say attackers (designated MCTO3001) used AI tools to generate highly convincing government-themed messages and evasion techniques, targeting vulnerable Australians and public institutions. Victims reportedly faced risks of credential theft and downstream digital exploitation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mcto3001, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Medicare Of Australia Beneficiaries, Government Of Australia, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Centrelink Beneficiaries, Centrelink, Australian Welfare Recipients, Australian Businesses, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1282,"occurred_on":"2025-11-17","title":"Reported Disqualification of Two Books from the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Due to Alleged AI-Generated Cover Art","description":"Organizers of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards reportedly disqualified two fiction books after it was reportedly determined their cover illustrations were produced using AI-assisted tools, rendering the works ineligible under newly introduced award criteria. The publisher reportedly confirmed AI involvement in the jacket designs. The authors were not implicated in the artwork decisions but were nonetheless removed from consideration for the 2026 running.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sugarcube Studios"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elizabeth Smither, Stephanie Johnson, Quentin Wilson Publishing, Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1271,"occurred_on":"2025-11-14","title":"Purported Deepfake of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis Reportedly Used in Facebook Investment Scam","description":"Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly filed a lawsuit against unidentified operators of a Facebook page that allegedly used AI to generate a deepfake video falsely depicting the minister endorsing fraudulent \"high-yield\" investment schemes. Authorities noted this follows similar deepfake-driven scams in Greece involving impersonation of public figures for illicit financial gain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Government Of Greece, Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of Greece, General Public, General Public Of Greece, Greek Investors, Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1263,"occurred_on":"2025-11-13","title":"Chinese State-Linked Operator (GTG-1002) Reportedly Uses Claude Code for Autonomous Cyber Espionage","description":"Anthropic reportedly identified a cyber espionage campaign in which a purported Chinese state-linked group, designated GTG-1002 by Anthropic, allegedly jailbroke Claude Code and used it to automate 80–90% of multi-stage intrusions. The AI reportedly independently performed reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, credential harvesting, and data extraction across roughly 30 targets before the activity was detected and blocked.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Chinese State Sponsored Entity, State Linked Operator Using Autonomous Ai Enabled Intrusion Workflows, Gtg 1002"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Targets Of Autonomous Ai Enabled Intrusion Operations, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Entities Targeted By Gtg 1002"],"report_count":34},{"incident_id":1278,"occurred_on":"2025-11-11","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Found to Reproduce Protected German Lyrics in Copyright Case","description":"A Munich regional court ruled that ChatGPT reportedly reproduced protected German song lyrics and that OpenAI's models were trained on copyrighted texts, including works by musician Herbert Grönemeyer, without authorization. The court reportedly found both memorization of nine songs and lyric output to infringe exploitation rights. OpenAI disputes the ruling and may appeal. Damages were ordered, with implications for AI training on copyrighted works.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Songwriters, Publishers, Musicians, Herbert Gronemeyer, German Songwriters, German Publishers, German Musicians, German Artists, Gema, Artists"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1301,"occurred_on":"2025-11-11","title":"Purported AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Allegedly Deployed in Transnational Harassment Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Exiles","description":"Purported deepfake images of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were reportedly mailed to neighbors and others in the UK and Australia in late 2025. The letters allegedly depicted altered sexual images and false advertisements portraying activists, including Carmen Lau, as sex workers. Police described the materials as malicious communications. The incidents were described by victims and officials as an escalation of transnational harassment and intimidation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Unknown Malicious Actors, Unidentified Harassment Campaign, Suspected Transnational Repression Actors"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Carmen Lau, Ted Hui, Ted Hui'S Wife, Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Family Members Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Associates Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Neighbors Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1264,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Rep. Mike Collins's Campaign Allegedly Produced Deepfake of Sen. 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Georgia Democrats criticized the deepfake as misleading, and the campaign reportedly indicated it would continue using similar AI tactics.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mike Collins, Mike Collins'S Campaign"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jon Ossoff, General Public, General Public Of Georgia, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1266,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of At Least 400 Minors at Zacatecas School Were Reportedly Created and Sold Online","description":"A student at Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 1 in Zacatecas, Mexico, allegedly used an AI image-generation system to create sexually explicit manipulated images of classmates. According to victims and parents, the student reportedly produced a catalog containing images of more than 400 minors, organized by grade and group, and distributed or sold the material online. Students reported that the perpetrator took photos around the school to use as inputs. The Fiscalía de Zacatecas opened an investig","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Student(S) From Zacatecas"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students Of Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 1 In Zacatecas, Family Of Students Of Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 1 In Zacatecas, Epistemic Integrity, Students, High School Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1281,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Alleged Harmful Health Outcomes Following Reported Use of Purported ChatGPT-Generated Medical Advice in Hyderabad","description":"Reports from Hyderabad describe two alleged patient harms after individuals acted on purportedly ChatGPT-generated medical advice instead of clinician guidance. A kidney-transplant recipient reportedly discontinued prescribed post-transplant medications based on a chatbot suggestion and experienced graft failure. In a separate case, a man with diabetes allegedly developed severe hyponatremia after following a chatbot-advised zero-salt diet.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unnamed Patient With Diabetes In Hyderabad, Unnamed Kidney Transplant Patient In Hyderabad, Openai Users, General Public Of India, General Public Of Hyderabad, General Public, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1261,"occurred_on":"2025-11-08","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Deepfake of Western Australia Premier Roger Cook Used in YouTube Investment Scam","description":"Western Australia's Consumer Protection commissioner warned of a scam using a purported AI-generated deepfake of Premier Roger Cook to promote a fraudulent investment scheme in a YouTube pop-up ad. The manipulated video reportedly uses less than 10 seconds of real footage and voice and falsely depicts Cook endorsing \"low investment, high return\" opportunities. Cook called the scam \"very scary,\" while regulators urged platforms to act on AI-driven frauds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Roger Cook, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Roger Cook, General Public, General Public Of Australia, General Public Of Western Australia, Australian Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1267,"occurred_on":"2025-11-07","title":"Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation","description":"Police in Baltimore County responded to Parkville High School after the Omnilert AI security system reportedly detected what it believed to be a gun. Officers searched the school, and students were relocated to a supervised area during the investigation. No weapon was found, and normal activities resumed after an all-clear.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Parkville High School","Baltimore County Public Schools"],"developers":["Omnilert"],"harmed":["Students of Parkville High School","Students","Minors","Educational communities","Baltimore County Public Schools community"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1268,"occurred_on":"2025-11-06","title":"Meta's Automated Ad and Targeting Systems Reportedly Enabled Large-Scale Fraud Revenue","description":"Internal Meta documents reviewed by Reuters reportedly show that the company's automated ad and targeting systems generated major revenue from fraudulent ads and exposed users to billions of scam impressions daily. Enforcement was limited by internal revenue guardrails. In one example, a Royal Canadian Air Force recruiter's account was hacked and used to run a crypto scam that defrauded several colleagues after repeated reports allegedly went unanswered.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Unnamed Royal Canadian Air Force Recruiter, Social Media Users, Meta Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1533,"occurred_on":"2025-11-05","title":"Four Lawyers Reportedly Sanctioned After Purportedly AI-Related Hallucinated Citations Appeared in Withers v. City of Aberdeen","description":"In Withers v. City of Aberdeen, a federal judge in Mississippi reportedly sanctioned four lawyers after filings from both sides contained purportedly hallucinated legal citations linked to unverified AI use. The court said Kathleen Wilson used First Drafts to draft a filing and Kathryn Williams used an AI legal-research tool; all four attorneys were removed from the case and fined.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway, Mark Mcclinton, Lawyers, Kathryn Y. Williams, Kathleen M. 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The campaign reportedly appeared to simulate grassroots opposition and drew substantial engagement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators, Information Manipulation Actors, Citizens Against Mamdani Social Media Accounts, Citizens Against Mamdani, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting Zohran Mamdani"],"developers":["Openai, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zohran Mamdani, Voters In New York, General Public Of New York, Epistemic Integrity, American Social Media Users, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1514,"occurred_on":"2025-11-03","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicted Kosovo LDK Figure Hykmete Bajrami and Former Serbian List Leader Goran Rakiq Walking Hand in Hand","description":"A purported AI-generated video is reported to have circulated on Facebook showing LDK parliamentary group chair Hykmete Bajrami and former Serbian List leader Goran Rakiq walking hand in hand. In addition to the video reportedly being generated by AI, its audio was purportedly stitched together from separate parts of Bajrami's Debat Plus interview. 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The complaint reportedly says Gordon bought a handgun on Oct. 28, 2025 and was found dead Nov. 2, 2025 in a Colorado hotel room.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Stephanie Gray, Family Of Austin Gordon, Chatgpt Users, Austin Gordon, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1653,"occurred_on":"2025-10-30","title":"Social Media Recommendation Algorithms Allegedly Repeatedly Exposed 13-Year-Old Blake Gallier to Suicide-Related Videos Before Her Death","description":"Before her death on October 30, 2025, 13-year-old Blake Gallier reportedly viewed and reposted social-media videos normalizing suicide. After examining her phone, her family alleged that recommendation algorithms had repeatedly surfaced similar material. The platform or platforms involved have not been publicly identified, and an inquest into her death remains pending.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Social media platforms"],"developers":["Social media platforms"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Social media users","Minors","Girls","Family of Blake Gallier","Emotionally vulnerable individuals","Blake Gallier","Adolescent girls"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1612,"occurred_on":"2025-10-30","title":"A.B. Paterson College Teacher in Queensland Allegedly Used AI to Create Explicit Images of Students and Staff","description":"Queensland police in Australia allege that former A.B. 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Authorities said there was no evidence he shared the images; he was charged with child-exploitation and computer-misuse offences in July 2026.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Teachers, Synthetic Media Creators, Robert John Thomas, Educators, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Non Consensual Deepfakes, Victims Of Deepfake Child Abuse, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Teachers, Students, School Employees, Privacy, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, Educators, Educational Communities, A.B. Paterson College Students And Staff Depicted In Alleged Ai Generated Explicit Images, A.B. 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Telenor alerted NTB to the inaccuracies, and NTB apologized, citing improper AI use and initiating internal review of its newsroom practices.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ntb"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Telenor, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Norway, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1563,"occurred_on":"2025-10-28","title":"KPMG Report Allegedly Included Hallucinated Citations and Inaccurate Agentic AI Case Studies","description":"In October 2025, KPMG published \"Total Experience: Redefining Excellence in the Age of Agentic AI.\" GPTZero later reported that only five of 45 citations accurately matched their sources, while others contained flawed details. The pattern reportedly suggested an unverified LLM research tool, but the system and extent of AI involvement remain unconfirmed.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Kpmg, Big Four Consulting Firms"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers"],"harmed":["Ubs, Transport For London, Transit Systems, Swiss Federal Railways, Researchers, Policy Analysts, Nhs Greater Manchester, Healthcare Organizations, Financial Institutions, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1420,"occurred_on":"2025-10-28","title":"Balázs Orbán Allegedly Published Purported Deepfake of Péter Magyar Claiming He Would Cut Pensions","description":"In Hungary, opposition leader Péter Magyar alleged that Viktor Orbán aide Balázs Orbán published an unlabeled deepfake video on Facebook reportedly depicting Magyar as saying he would cut and tax pensions ahead of the 2026 parliamentary election. Magyar reportedly said he would file a criminal complaint and described the video as defamatory.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Balazs Orban"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Peter Magyar, Voters In Hungary, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1253,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Large-Scale Mental Health Crises Allegedly Associated with ChatGPT Interactions","description":"OpenAI disclosed internal estimates suggesting that hundreds of thousands of ChatGPT users each week exhibit signs of mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, or emotional dependence on the chatbot. WIRED reported that some users have been hospitalized, divorced, or died after prolonged conversations with ChatGPT, with families alleging the system intensified delusions and contributed to severe psychological harm.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1269,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Reportedly Ran Over and Killed a Cat in San Francisco","description":"A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco's Mission District reportedly ran over a well-known neighborhood cat, Kit Kat. The vehicle was reportedly pulling away from a pickup when the cat darted under it, according to Waymo. Local residents reportedly attempted to intervene, and a bartender transported the injured cat to an emergency clinic, where it later died.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Kit Kat, General Public Of San Francisco, Animal Life"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1290,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Alleged Fabricated News Sites and Deepfakes Impersonated Maltese Ministers, Financial Experts, and Media to Promote NethertoxAGENT Fraud","description":"Purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos and fabricated news pages impersonating Maltese ministers, journalists, financial experts, and major media outlets reportedly promoted the fraudulent \"NethertoxAGENT\" investment platform. The scam used synthetic interviews, cloned branding, and falsified testimonials to mislead social media users, reportedly inducing financial losses and prompting law enforcement concern in Malta.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Nethertoxagent Scammers, Scammers In Malta"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tvm, Times Of Malta, Silvio Schembri, Rosianne Cutajar, Roberta Metsola, Robert Abela, Newsbook, Michael C. Bonello, Matthew Bonanno, Maltatoday, Malta Independent, Malta Financial Services Authority, Lombard Bank Malta, Kenneth Farrugia, Journalists In Malta, Journalists, Journalistic Integrity, Investors In Malta, Investors, Ian Borg, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Francis J. Vassallo, Epistemic Integrity, Clyde Caruana"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1273,"occurred_on":"2025-10-26","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Fake Videos of Louvre Heist Reportedly Circulated Widely Online","description":"After the October 19, 2025 jewel heist at the Louvre, purported deepfakes were reported to have circulated widely online, allegedly depicting the robbery despite being fabricated.. The clips were reportedly posted on Facebook, Douyin and RedNote, and they were noted to have featured morphing artifacts, disappearing objects, and partial Sora watermarks. AI Forensics and independent checks reportedly found the scenes inconsistent with the real Apollo Gallery, confirming the footage was not real.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Hong Kong, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity, Media Consumers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1564,"occurred_on":"2025-10-25","title":"Purported Deepfakes of Public Figures and Celebrities Reportedly Used to Market Honey-Based Supplements as Alzheimer's Treatments","description":"Beginning around October 2025, a campaign reportedly used AI-generated videos and cloned voices of well-known public figures and celebrities such as Bill Gates, Sanjay Gupta, Anderson Cooper, Bruce Willis, and others to market honey-based supplements as treatments for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Consumers reportedly said modest purchases sometimes led to continuing charges or unwanted shipments, while cancellation and refund requests were difficult to resolve.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Bill Gates, Scammers Impersonating Sanjay Gupta, Scammers Impersonating Anderson Cooper, Scammers Impersonating Bruce Willis, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Consumers, People Seeking Medical Advice, Victims Of Deepfake Enabled Fraud, Scam Victims, People With Alzheimer'S Disease And Their Families And Caregivers, People With Dementia And Their Families And Caregivers, Bill Gates, Anderson Cooper, Sanjay Gupta, Bruce Willis, Social Media Users, Facebook Users, Celebrities, Public Figures"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1400,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"West Midlands Police Reportedly Relied on Erroneous Copilot-Generated Intelligence in Maccabi Tel Aviv Away-Fan Ban Decision","description":"West Midlands Police reportedly included inaccurate intelligence purportedly generated using Microsoft Copilot in materials used to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a November 2025 Europa League match against Aston Villa. The reported Copilot-linked error, which referred to a match that had not taken place, was later acknowledged by Chief Constable Craig Guildford.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["West Midlands Police","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Law enforcement"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters","Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.","Jewish community in Birmingham and the West Midlands","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1256,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Investment Ads Defrauded 5,000 Swedish Investors of 500 Million SEK","description":"At least 5,000 Swedish investors were reportedly defrauded of around 500 million SEK (~$52.5 million USD) in 2025 through purportedly AI-generated deepfake investment ads circulated on Meta platforms. Fraudsters allegedly used fabricated videos and profiles of well-known finance figures such as journalist Gabriel Mellqvist and investor Günter Mårder to promote false stock tips in pump-and-dump schemes.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pump And Dump Scammers, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Gabriel Mellqvist, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Gunter Marder, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Gunter Marder, Gabriel Mellqvist, Swedish Investors, General Public Of Sweden, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1349,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"AI Training Dataset for Detecting Nudity Allegedly Found to Contain CSAM Images of Identified Victims","description":"An image dataset, NudeNet, used to train systems for detecting nudity was reportedly found to contain CSAM images, including material involving identified or known victims. According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, the dataset had been widely downloaded and cited in academic research prior to discovery. The images were allegedly included without vetting, exposing researchers to legal risk and perpetuating harm to victims. The dataset was subsequently removed following notification.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Academic Researchers, Research Institutions, Ai Developers, Dataset Users, Independent Researchers, Ai Researchers"],"developers":["Nudenet Dataset Maintainers, Nudenet Model Developers"],"harmed":["Minors, Individuals Subjected To Sexual Exploitation Imagery, Academic Researchers, Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse (Bodies Used In Videos)"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1384,"occurred_on":"2025-10-23","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Impersonating Elton John Reportedly Induced Northeast Ohio Man to Authorize $20,000 in Scam Charges","description":"A Northeast Ohio man (\"Ray,\" pseudonym) was allegedly lured by a social-media deepfake video impersonating Elton John into a \"push button\" scam promising easy income from an online store. Ray reportedly said he was directed by purported \"representatives\" to open accounts and credit cards, after which charges accumulated to about $20,000. He later reported one card credited $9,400.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elton John, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Northeast Ohio Man \"Ray\", General Public, Elton John, Elton John Fans, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1248,"occurred_on":"2025-10-22","title":"Google's Bard, Gemini, and Gemma AI Systems Allegedly Generated Defamatory Claims About Activist Robby Starbuck, Prompting Lawsuit","description":"Conservative activist Robby Starbuck reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against Google, alleging its Bard, Gemini, and Gemma AI systems generated false statements linking him to sexual assault and extremist activity. Starbuck claims the outputs caused reputational harm and sought over $15 million in damages. Google acknowledged the hallucinations as known LLM behavior and stated it works to minimize such inaccuracies. See also Incident 1247.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Robby Starbuck, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1258,"occurred_on":"2025-10-22","title":"Purported Deepfake Mimicking RTÉ Broadcast Falsely Announced Irish Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly's Withdrawal","description":"A purported deepfake video circulated online that is alleged to have falsely depicted Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the race. The clip reportedly mimicked an RTÉ news broadcast and spread across social media before being reported to the Electoral Commission. Connolly reportedly condemned the video as a malicious attempt to mislead voters and undermine democratic trust.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors Impersonating Catherine Connolly, Unknown Malicious Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Ireland, Rte, General Public Of Ireland, Epistemic Integrity, Catherine Connolly, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1249,"occurred_on":"2025-10-21","title":"Virginia Candidate John Reid Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake of Opponent Ghazala Hashmi in Simulated Political Debate","description":"Republican Virginia lieutenant governor candidate John Reid reportedly held a 40-minute mock debate against a purportedly AI-generated version of Democratic opponent Sen. Ghazala Hashmi. The bot reportedly mimicked her voice and synthesized responses trained on her public statements. Hashmi's campaign denounced the nonconsensual likeness as a \"shoddy gimmick.\" ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["John Reid"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ghazala Hashmi, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1572,"occurred_on":"2025-10-21","title":"Westlaw CoCounsel Reportedly Generated False Legal Quotations in United States v. Farris","description":"In United States v. Farris, court-appointed attorney Steven N. Howe admitted using Westlaw CoCounsel to draft appellate briefs that reportedly included AI-generated false quotations and misleading descriptions of precedent. The filing disrupted Farris's appeal, leading the court to appoint new counsel and restart briefing, while Howe lost his compensation and faced possible disciplinary action.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Steven N. Howe, Legal Professionals, Law Firms"],"developers":["Thomson Reuters, Large Language Model Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit, Legal Clients, Judicial Integrity, John C. 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Omnilert reportedly expressed regret for the incident.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Baltimore County Public Schools"],"developers":["Omnilert"],"harmed":["Taki Allen","Students","Minors","Kenwood High School students","High school students","Educational communities"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1571,"occurred_on":"2025-10-20","title":"California Immigration Attorneys Reportedly Sanctioned Over Briefs Containing Probable Hallucinations in LNU v. Blanche","description":"California immigration attorneys Mike Singh Sethi and William Rounds were reportedly sanctioned in LNU v. Blanche after Ninth Circuit filings included purportedly fabricated and materially inaccurate legal authorities. The court said unauthorized generative AI use by unlicensed brief writers was probable and found that the attorneys failed to verify the filings and repeatedly lacked candor about the errors' source.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sethi Law Group, Legal Professionals, Law Firms"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit, Sunita Rani Lnu, Malkeet Lnu, Judicial Integrity, Jaivin Lohan, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1243,"occurred_on":"2025-10-20","title":"AWS Outage Reportedly Caused AI-Enabled Eight Sleep Smart Beds to Overheat and Malfunction","description":"The widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20, 2025 reportedly caused AI-enabled Eight Sleep \"Pod\" smart beds to overheat or become unresponsive. The devices reportedly rely on a cloud-hosted deep learning algorithm to regulate temperature and track sleep data. When AWS went down, users reportedly lost control of their beds, which remained stuck at prior settings. Some reported overheating and incline malfunctions. Eight Sleep confirmed it is developing an offline \"outage mode.\"","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Eight Sleep"],"developers":["Eight Sleep"],"harmed":["Eight Sleep Customers, Eight Sleep"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1244,"occurred_on":"2025-10-19","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'King Trump' Fighter Jet Video Allegedly Posted by President Depicts Defecation Attack on 'No Kings' Protesters","description":"President Donald Trump reportedly posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing himself crowned and piloting a fighter jet labeled King Trump, dropping feces on protesters, including influencer Harry Sisson, during No Kings demonstrations. The clip, allegedly created by another account, drew criticism from Sisson and musician Kenny Loggins, whose song \"Danger Zone\" was reportedly used without consent.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump, Pro Trump Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Harry Sisson, Kenny Loggins, General Public, General Public Of The United States, No Kings Protesters, Epistemic Integrity, Cultural Integrity, Public Discourse Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1233,"occurred_on":"2025-10-18","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Shows Conservative MP George Freeman Leaving Party for Reform UK","description":"A purported AI-generated deepfake video circulated online falsely depicting UK Conservative MP George Freeman announcing his defection to the Reform UK party. The fabricated clip, which mimicked Freeman’s likeness and voice without his knowledge or consent, included statements critical of the Conservatives and was widely shared on social media. Freeman denounced the video as disinformation, reported it to police, and warned that such synthetic media pose serious risks to democratic processes.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor Impersonating George Freeman"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Freeman, Conservative Party (Uk), Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1231,"occurred_on":"2025-10-17","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake Video Reportedly Depicts Senator Chuck Schumer Endorsing Government Shutdown in NRSC Campaign Ad","description":"The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) allegedly released a 30-second campaign ad featuring a purported deepfake video of Senator Chuck Schumer repeatedly saying, \"Every day gets better for us,\" implying enthusiasm for a government shutdown. While the video reportedly was marked as AI-generated, it was widely circulated on social media and drew criticism from journalists and researchers, who warned it could mislead voters and erode trust in authentic political communication.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["National Republican Senatorial Committee (Nrsc)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Chuck Schumer, Democratic Party, General Public, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1241,"occurred_on":"2025-10-17","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Used in RM5,800 (~$1,400) Sextortion Attempt Targeting Malaysian Minor via Telegram","description":"A Malaysian family reported that scammers used purported AI-generated explicit video content to target their teenage son in a sextortion attempt. The perpetrators allegedly contacted the boy via Telegram, sending manipulated footage that depicted him in compromising situations and demanding RM5,800 (~$1,400) to prevent its release. The family alerted authorities and warned others about the growing use of generative AI in targeting minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Sextortionists, Unknown Criminal Actors Operating On Telegram, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Malaysian Minor In Sextortion Attempt, Family Of Unnamed Malaysian Minor In Sextortion Attempt, General Public Of Malaysia"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1234,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"Purported AI-Generated Explicit Deepfakes of Sydney High School Students Reportedly Circulated Online","description":"New South Wales police in Australia launched an investigation after parents reported that purported AI-generated sexually explicit images of female students from a Sydney high school had been created and circulated online. The reported manipulated images, produced without consent using deepfake tools, prompted school involvement and a criminal probe under new state laws banning such content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor(S) Creating Deepfake Nudes Of Sydney High School Students, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Sydney High School Students, Families Of Unnamed Sydney High School Students, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1251,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Hunting Regulation Errors Reportedly Lead to Idaho Citation and Multi-State Warnings from Wildlife Agencies","description":"A hunter in Idaho was reportedly cited for hunting a day early after relying on an AI-generated search result that misrepresented state regulations, pulling information from a failed proposal. Wildlife agencies in Idaho, Wyoming, Illinois, and Maine later warned of similar AI errors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Wyoming Game And Fish Department, Unnamed Hunter In Idaho, State Wildlife Agencies, Hunters, Epistemic Integrity, Idaho Fish And Game"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1270,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"Multiple Purported AI-Assisted Cheating Incidents Reported Across South Korea's SKY Universities During October 2025 Midterms","description":"Reports from South Korea's SKY universities indicate multiple AI-assisted cheating incidents during the October 2025 midterms. At Yonsei, dozens reportedly used ChatGPT and other tools despite bans in an Oct. 15 online exam. Korea University and Seoul National reportedly found students using AI or sharing answers via group chats, prompting punitive sanctions across the institutions. 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The system reportedly returned two different and incorrect identities for the same individual across separate scans.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement","United States Customs and Border Protection","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["United States Department of Homeland Security","Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Unnamed woman detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement","Privacy","Individuals subject to immigration enforcement","Immigrants","General public of the United States","General public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1232,"occurred_on":"2025-10-12","title":"Reportedly Fatal Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Crash in Chengdu Purportedly Involves Automated Driving Failure and Door Lock Malfunction","description":"A reportedly fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in Chengdu, China, occurred after the car's automated driving system and sensor-dependent electronic door handles reportedly failed following a collision. Bystanders were reportedly unable to open the doors as the vehicle caught fire, and the driver died at the scene, prompting scrutiny of automation-linked design risks. Following the incident, Xiaomi's stock reportedly fell more than 5% amid mounting safety concerns.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xiaomi Corporation"],"developers":["Xiaomi Corporation"],"harmed":["Xiaomi Corporation, General Public, Deng (31 Year Old Driver Of A Xiaomi Su7 Ultra)"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1238,"occurred_on":"2025-10-10","title":"OpenAI ChatGPT Models Reportedly Jailbroken to Provide Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Weapons Instructions","description":"An NBC News investigation found that OpenAI's language models o4-mini, GPT-5-mini, oss-20b, and oss-120b could be jailbroken under normal usage conditions to bypass safety guardrails and generate detailed instructions for creating chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Using a publicly documented jailbreak prompt, reporters repeatedly elicited hazardous outputs such as steps to synthesize pathogens or maximize harm with chemical agents. The findings reportedly revealed significant real-world","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Public Safety, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1348,"occurred_on":"2025-10-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Explicit Images of Middle School Students Allegedly Created and Circulated Using Mobile App in Goffstown, New Hampshire","description":"In Goffstown, New Hampshire, unnamed eighth-grade boys at Mountain View Middle School allegedly used an AI-enabled app to create and circulate sexualized deepfake images and videos depicting female classmates.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Boys, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Students, Minors, Middle School Students, Families Of Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1479,"occurred_on":"2025-10-07","title":"ChatGPT-Generated Image of Nonexistent 'Homeless Man' Was Used in False St. Petersburg, Florida Burglary and Sexual Battery Reports","description":"A St. Petersburg, Florida woman, Brooke Schinault, used a ChatGPT-generated image of a nonexistent man while falsely reporting that he broke into her home and sexually battered her. Police said the image resembled a viral \"AI homeless man\" prank and was found in a deleted folder dated before the alleged attack. The report prompted officers, rescue personnel, a detective, and forensic DNA collection. She later pleaded no contest and was adjudged guilty of misdemeanor false reporting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Brooke Schinault"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["St. Petersburg Police Department, Police Departments, People Needing Emergency Services, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Responders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1272,"occurred_on":"2025-10-05","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Home Intruder Videos Allegedly Prompt Dozens of Dutch Police Call-Outs","description":"Dutch police reported that children used purported AI tools to generate fake videos showing a homeless intruder inside their homes, which parents believed were real. The clips allegedly triggered dozens of emergency call-outs and at least two helicopter searches for nonexistent burglars. Police posted a TikTok warning after repeated false alarms, noting the strain on resources and urging families to stop the prank.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pranksters, Unknown Pranksters In The Netherlands"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Dutch Police, General Public, General Public Of The Netherlands, Epistemic Integrity, Dutch Municipal Resources"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1225,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'Home Invasion Prank' Images Reportedly Circulate in Ireland, Causing Panic and False Emergency Calls","description":"Irish police (Garda Síochána) reportedly issued a public warning after a viral \"home invasion\" prank spread on social media. The prank allegedly uses AI image-generation filters to insert a fake intruder into photos of family homes and send them to relatives, often elderly, claiming someone has broken in. The hoax reportedly caused panic and distress, and multiple false 999 calls diverted Garda resources, prompting an official appeal to stop the trend.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pranksters In Ireland, Unknown Pranksters"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Ireland, Garda Siochana, Elderly Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1226,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Old Mutual Reportedly Warns of Purported Deepfake Videos Impersonating Chairman Trevor Manuel in Investment Scams","description":"Old Mutual of South Africa reportedly warned of purported deepfake videos impersonating its chairman, former finance minister Trevor Manuel, promoting fake investment schemes on social media. The purported AI-generated videos used his likeness and cloned voice to solicit funds, prompting a public statement from Manuel denying involvement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Trevor Manuel, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Trevor Manuel, Old Mutual, Investors, General Public Of South Africa, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1299,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Bodycam Footage Reportedly Contradicted Purportedly ChatGPT-Generated Use-of-Force Narrative by Immigration Agent","description":"Body-worn camera footage released in litigation over Operation Midway Blitz reportedly showed that an immigration agent used ChatGPT to generate a long-form use-of-force narrative based on minimal inputs. A federal judge found that multiple AI-assisted reports conflicted with contemporaneous video evidence, undermining their accuracy and credibility and raising concerns about the use of generative AI in official law enforcement reporting.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Border Patrol, United States Department Of Homeland Security, United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement, Unnamed United States Border Patrol Agent"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Individuals Detained During Operation Midway Blitz, Protesters And Bystanders In Chicago Neighborhoods, General Public, General Public Of Chicago, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1631,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Zoetis Vetscan Imagyst Allegedly Misclassified Dog's Cancerous Tumor, Leading to Second Surgery and Death","description":"In October 2025, Columbia Veterinary Hospital in The Dalles, Oregon reportedly used Zoetis's Vetscan Imagyst AI to analyze a rapidly growing neck mass in an 11-year-old Belgian Tervuren. The system allegedly classified the mass as inflammatory, while a later biopsy found aggressive cancer. The hospital alleges the first surgery failed to remove all cancer, requiring a second operation; the dog died from complications. Zoetis allegedly later apologized and said similar incidents had occurred.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Veterinarians","Columbia Veterinary Hospital (The Dalles, Oregon)","AI diagnostic system deployers"],"developers":["Zoetis","AI diagnostic system developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed 11-year-old Belgian Tervuren","Pets","Pet owners","Epistemic integrity","Dogs","Animal life"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1223,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Facebook Reportedly Impersonate Trump, Musk, Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Sanders, and Leavitt to Promote Fraudulent Rebates","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Operating Meta Ad Accounts, Senior Health Daily Usa (Advertiser), Rfy News Group (Advertiser Network), Relief Eligibility Center (Advertiser), Meta, I Love My Freedom (Advertiser), Health Benefits For Seniors (Advertiser), Hannah Grace (Advertiser), Get Covered Today (Advertiser), Freedom Asset Advocates (Advertiser), End The Wokeness (Advertiser), Asking America (Advertiser), American Relief Programs (Scam Network), Scammers"],"developers":["Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Public Trust, Meta Users, Karoline Leavitt, Instagram Users, General Public, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, Elderly Individuals, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1224,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Instagram Impersonate Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebrities in Brazilian Fraud Scheme","description":"Police in Brazil reportedly arrested four suspects accused of using purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos of model Gisele Bündchen and other celebrities in Instagram ads to promote fake giveaways and skincare products. The scheme was allegedly active since at least August 2024 and generated over 20 million reais ($3.9 million) in suspicious funds. Victims allegedly lost small amounts that often went unreported, creating what investigators called \"statistical immunity.\"","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers In Brazil, Money Launderers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sabrina Sato, Maisa Silva, Juliette Freire Feitosa, Gisele Bundchen, General Public Of Brazil, Brazilian Consumers Defrauded Via Instagram Ads, Angelica Huck, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1486,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"AI-Themed Investment Scam Network Reportedly Used Keitaro Cloaking Across 15,500 Domains","description":"Researchers reported that threat actors abused Keitaro Tracker infrastructure to cloak and route AI-themed investment scams across about 15,500 domains. The campaigns allegedly used AI-trading claims, deepfake videos or imagery, generative AI-produced copy and visuals, spoofed news pages, and fraudulent trading platforms to target potential victims while hiding scam content from scanners and reviewers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Faikast, Unknown Operators Of Malicious Keitaro Infrastructure, Scammers, Unknown Cryptocurrency Scammers, Quantum Ai, Quantum Ai Scammers, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Cryptocurrency Investors, Cryptocurrency Scam Victims, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity, News Consumers, Impersonated Public Figures, General Public, Victims Of Investment Scams"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1283,"occurred_on":"2025-09-30","title":"Purported AI-Enabled Pro-Russian Influence Campaign Centered on Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré and Disseminated Across African Media","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Wagner Group, Univers Inspirant, Pro Kremlin Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem, Government Of Russia, Black Rebellion, Africa Corps, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Journalists, General Public Of Sudan, General Public Of Niger, General Public Of Mali, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public Of African Nations, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of West Africa, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1635,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Gave Incorrect Mount Misen Ropeway Hours, Leaving Couple Stranded After Hike in Japan","description":"Dana Yao and her husband, Robert, reportedly used ChatGPT to plan a sunset hike on Mount Misen in Japan. ChatGPT allegedly told them the last ropeway departed at 5:30 PM, but the service had already closed when they reached the summit, leaving them stranded.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Travelers, Tourists, Openai, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Epistemic Integrity, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1214,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Donald Trump Reportedly Posts Purported AI-Modified Video of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries During U.S. Government Shutdown Talks","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Presidential Norms, Hakeem Jeffries, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Chuck Schumer"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1262,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"YouTube Channel Reportedly Posts Purported Deepfake Video of Rajat Sharma Announcing India-Bangladesh Conflict","description":"A purported deepfake video depicting Indian journalist Rajat Sharma reporting on a potential India-Bangladesh war was uploaded to the YouTube channel The Real Report. Fact-checkers reportedly found no such broadcast existed and, according to their metrics, verified that the clip was likely AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors Impersonating Rajat Sharma, The Real Report"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rajat Sharma, India Bangladesh Relations, General Public Of India, General Public Of Bangladesh, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1431,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Google Gemini Reportedly Reinforced Delusions,  Allegedly Contributing to Florida User's Near-Harm Episode and Suicide","description":"According to a March 2026 wrongful-death complaint, Google's Gemini allegedly reinforced Jonathan Gavalas's delusions, sent him on a failed mission near Miami International Airport that risked serious violence, and later framed suicide as \"transference,\" purportedly contributing to his death on October 2, 2025. Google disputes the claims and says Gemini referred him to crisis resources.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Jonathan Gavalas, Family Of Jonathan Gavalas, Members Of The Public Near Miami International Airport"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1636,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Travel Information Reportedly Misled Tourists into Seeking Nonexistent 'Sacred Canyon of Humantay' in Peru","description":"Two tourists in Peru reportedly relied on AI-generated travel information describing a nonexistent destination called the \"Sacred Canyon of Humantay.\" One tourist had paid nearly $160 to reach a rural road near Mollepata without a guide or actual destination. Trek operator Miguel Ángel Góngora Meza intervened after seeing the purportedly AI-generated itinerary and warned that such misinformation could expose travelers to serious risks in high-altitude Andean terrain.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Travelers, Tourists Seeking The Supposed Sacred Canyon Of Humantay, Tourists, Chatbot Users"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Openai Users, Epistemic Integrity, Consumers, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1229,"occurred_on":"2025-09-26","title":"Gold Coast Man Reportedly Ordered to Pay $343,500 After Posting Purported Deepfake Pornographic Images of Australian Public Figures","description":"In a first-of-its-kind case under Australia's Online Safety Act, the Federal Court ordered Anthony Rotondo to pay $343,500 plus costs for creating and sharing nonconsensual deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women on MrDeepFakes.com. After reportedly receiving a removal notice in 2023, Rotondo defied authorities, emailed the images to dozens of recipients, and was later found in contempt. The images were reportedly taken down after he provided account access to investigators.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","MrDeepFakes.com","Deepfake creators","Anthony Rotondo"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Public figures","Prominent Australian women","General public of Australia","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1212,"occurred_on":"2025-09-20","title":"Nomi AI Companion Allegedly Directs Australian User to Stab Father and Engages in Harmful Role-Play","description":"An Australian IT professional, Samuel McCarthy, reportedly recorded an interaction with the Nomi AI chatbot in which it allegedly encouraged him, posing as a 15-year-old, to murder his father. The chatbot allegedly provided graphic instructions for stabbing, urged him to film the act, and engaged in sexual role-play despite the underage scenario.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nomi Ai"],"developers":["Nomi Ai"],"harmed":["Samuel Mccarthy, Nomi Users, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1435,"occurred_on":"2025-09-18","title":"Purportedly AI-Edited Obscene Clip Reportedly Impersonated Thai Actor Khunnapat Pichetworawut in Paid Scam","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1215,"occurred_on":"2025-09-12","title":"Gaggle Alert Reportedly Leads to Arrest of 15-Year-Old in Volusia County, Florida, for School Threat the Student Claimed Was Not Serious","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Volusia County Sheriff's Office","Volusia County Schools","Gaggle"],"developers":["Gaggle"],"harmed":["Unnamed 15-year-old student at Deltona High School","Students","Privacy","Minors","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1207,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Heather Humphreys, Quantum Ai, Quantum Ai Scammers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Heather Humphreys, General Public Of Ireland, Fine Gael, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1205,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Multiple Generative AI Systems Reportedly Amplify False Information During Charlie Kirk Assassination Coverage","description":"Multiple AI systems allegedly spread false claims in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. Perplexity and Grok chatbots reportedly stated Kirk was alive, mischaracterized authentic video as satire, and wrongly identified Utah Democrat Michael Mallinson as the suspect. A Google AI Overview allegedly claimed Kirk was on Ukraine's Myrotvorets \"enemies\" list, a reported falsehood that echoed pro-Kremlin narratives.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Perplexity, Google, Pro Kremlin Actors"],"developers":["Xai, Perplexity, Google"],"harmed":["General Public, Grok Users, Perplexity Users, Google Users, Michael Mallinson, Family Of Charlie Kirk, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity, Journalists, General Public Of Utah"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1600,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Arizona Probate Appeal Reportedly Led to Sanctions Against Self-Represented Appellant","description":"Self-represented appellant Jeffrey Kotchka reportedly used purported AI tools to prepare an opening brief in a probate dispute involving his late mother's estate. The Arizona Court of Appeals found six of its eight citations deficient, including two nonexistent cases, and said Kotchka had made no effort to verify them. The court affirmed the appointment of his sister, Kim Dineen, as personal representative, ordering Kotchka to pay her attorney fees attributable to addressing the false citations.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jeffrey Kotchka, Pro Se Litigants, Litigants"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Jeffrey Kotchka, Kim Dineen, Pro Se Litigants, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Arizona Court Of Appeals, Litigants"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1202,"occurred_on":"2025-09-07","title":"Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Storm 1516, Russian State Linked Actors, Matryoshka, Influence Operation Groups, Information Manipulation Actors, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Moldovan Voters, Moldovan Democratic Institutions, Maia Sandu, General Public Of Moldova, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1525,"occurred_on":"2025-09-05","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Impersonated Former Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan in Investment Scam","description":"A Facebook post reportedly used a deepfake-altered clip of then-Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan to promote investment in the \"Power of Siberia-2\" pipeline and direct viewers to a registration website. The video allegedly modified a 2024 MONGOL TV interview with altered lip movement and added Russian audio, while the linked site sought personal information.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Today Information (Facebook Account), Scammers In Mongolia, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users In Mongolia, Social Media Users, Mongolian Investors, Investors, Financial Scam Victims, Facebook Users In Mongolia, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1366,"occurred_on":"2025-09-04","title":"Philippines Senate Hearing Featured Reports of Purported AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Targeting Actress Angel Aquino and Content Creator Queen Hera's Daughter","description":"In Manila, actress Angel Aquino reportedly said in a hearing how AI-generated deepfake porn video unlawfully used her face. She reportedly testified at a Senate hearing led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros and urged punishment for creators and those sharing the purported deepfakes. Influencer Queen Hera also reported a deepfake image of her daughter on the dark web; tools and perpetrators were reportedly not identified.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Queen Hera's daughter","Queen Hera","Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1195,"occurred_on":"2025-09-01","title":"Nigeria-Based YouTube Network Allegedly Uses AI Voiceovers and Anchors to Amplify Pro-Kremlin Narratives","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unverified Kremlin Proxy Involvement, Possible Third Party Contractors, Nigerian Youtube Network Operators (A B C), @Peace Crusader Youtube Channel, @Gloryincombat Youtube Channel, @Freshinfoinsight Youtube Channel, @Daddymaxwell77 Youtube Channel, @Conflictcompas Youtube Channel"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Generated Avataranchor Technology Developer, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Viewers, Youtube'S Platform, United States, Ukraine, Israel, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1274,"occurred_on":"2025-08-29","title":"AI-Powered Taco Bell Drive-Thru Reportedly Disrupted by Viral Prank Ordering 18,000 Water Cups","description":"Taco Bell's voice-based drive-thru system was reportedly overwhelmed after a prankster ordered 18,000 water cups, reportedly causing the AI to stall mid-interaction and forcing staff to intervene. Purportedly viral clips of repeated misinterpretations prompted the company to reassess where and when to deploy the system, as customer frustration and operational disruptions mounted across participating locations.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Taco Bell"],"developers":["Taco Bell, Omilia"],"harmed":["Taco Bell Customers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1200,"occurred_on":"2025-08-28","title":"Meta AI on Instagram Reportedly Facilitated Suicide and Eating Disorder Roleplay with Teen Accounts","description":"Testing by Common Sense Media and Stanford clinicians reportedly found Meta's AI chatbot, embedded in Instagram and Facebook, produced unsafe responses to teen accounts. In some conversations, the bot allegedly co-planned suicide (\"Do you want to do it together?\"), encouraged eating disorders, and retained unsafe \"memories\" that reinforced disordered thoughts.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Users"],"harmed":["Minors, Meta Ai Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Adolescents, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1255,"occurred_on":"2025-08-28","title":"Purported Deepfake Reportedly Circulated on Facebook Impersonating Thai PBS World Anchors and Business Figures to Solicit Investments","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Crystallum Ai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Toss Chirathivat, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Investors, Thai Chamber Of Commerce, Patchari Raksawong, Kalin Sarasin, General Public Of Thailand, Central Group (Thailand), Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1201,"occurred_on":"2025-08-27","title":"Anthropic Reportedly Identifies AI Misuse in Extortion Campaigns, North Korean IT Schemes, and Ransomware Sales","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ransomware As A Service Actors, North Korean It Operatives, Government Of North Korea, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Religious Institutions, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Healthcare Organizations, Government Agencies, General Public, Fortune 500 Technology Companies, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Services, Consumers Targeted By Ransomware"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1539,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Zoox Robotaxi Crossed Into Opposing Lane and Stopped Near Oncoming Traffic","description":"A Zoox robotaxi reportedly crossed partly into the opposing lane and stopped near oncoming traffic during a right turn on August 26, 2025. Zoox later recalled 332 automated-driving systems after identifying similar lane-crossing behavior; no collision was reported.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Drivers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1315,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Nude Images of Middle School Students Reportedly Circulated at Louisiana School","description":"Purportedly AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting a 13-year-old student and other middle school students were reportedly created and circulated at a Louisiana school. The images were shared via social media and shown to students on campus, resulting in ongoing harassment and psychological harm. After the images were displayed on a school bus, the affected student became involved in a physical altercation and was expelled.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Sixth Ward Middle School"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Families Of Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Students, Middle School Students, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1372,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Houston Gun Store Co-Owner Allegedly Used AI to Create Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images of a Social Media Influencer","description":"A Houston man and gun-store co-owner, Jorge Abrego, was reportedly arrested after investigators alleged he created fake social media accounts impersonating a TikTok influencer and produced nonconsensual sexually explicit media depicting her using purported generative AI image editing tools. The victim reported anxiety, humiliation, reputational damage, and financial loss. Court records say Abrego admitted creating the accounts and images.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jorge Abrego"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Tiktok Influencer, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1513,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Dimal Basha's Likeness Was Reportedly Used in Purportedly Fake AI-Generated Video After Kosovo Parliament Speaker Election","description":"Minutes after Kosovo MPs elected Vetëvendosje's Dimal Basha as Parliament Speaker, a purportedly AI-generated Facebook video used his likeness to claim he was the father of Kosovo's Ashkali community, a Roma-related minority group that has faced long-running discrimination and political marginalization. The video reportedly received more than 80,000 views in under eight hours.\n","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Dimal Basha, Democratic Integrity, Ashkali People, Ashkali Community In Kosovo, Minority Groups"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1193,"occurred_on":"2025-08-22","title":"Purportedly Taxpayer-Funded Deloitte Report for Australian Government Contains Alleged AI-Generated Citations and Fabricated Legal Quote","description":"Australian academics reportedly identified fabricated references and a misattributed legal quote in a $439,000 Deloitte report for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on welfare compliance. Deleted citations allegedly referred to non-existent works, and a Federal Court judgment was misstated. Deloitte later acknowledged limited use of generative AI in preparing the report and issued a corrected version with a partial refund.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deloitte"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Scholars Erroneously Cited, Lisa Burton Crawford, Janina Boughey, Government Of Australia, General Public Of Australia, Epistemic Integrity, Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations (Dewr), Carolyn Adams, Academics, Deloitte"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1667,"occurred_on":"2025-08-21","title":"Minnesota Attorney Reportedly Used AI-Generated Fabricated Citations in Hennepin County Civil Case and Agreed to 30-Day Suspension","description":"Minnesota attorney Faisal S. Ahmed reportedly filed a 2025 legal memorandum containing AI-generated legal authorities that included invented cases and an inaccurate quotation from an actual decision. The errors reportedly burdened opposing counsel and the Hennepin County District Court, which later fined Ahmed $5,000. He subsequently agreed to a 30-day suspension of his law license and $900 in costs.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lawyers, Faisal S. Ahmed"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Judicial Integrity, Hennepin County District Court, George Warner Jr., Faisal S. 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By invoking unsafe flags, it allegedly coerced the tools into scanning developer machines for sensitive files, marking one of the first known AI-assisted supply chain attacks.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Malicious Actors Compromising Nx'S Cicd Pipeline And Publishing Tainted Npm Packages"],"developers":["Anthropic, Google, Amazon"],"harmed":["Nx Users And Organizations Installing Compromised Npm Packages"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1203,"occurred_on":"2025-08-21","title":"Carter County, Montana Man Reportedly Charged for Creating AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material","description":"Prosecutors in Montana reportedly charged Shy Herbert McCutchan with felony counts of sexual abuse of children, alleging he used an AI tool to manipulate images of a local child. Authorities said the purportedly AI-altered material was discovered through cloud backups linked to his accounts. The case is among the first in Montana to apply new laws targeting AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Shy Herbert Mccutchan"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Montana Child, Unnamed Family Of Montana Child, Minors, General Public Of Montana, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1189,"occurred_on":"2025-08-20","title":"Joann Fabrics Shoppers Reportedly Defrauded by AI-Generated Scam Sites, Part of Purported Wave of ~100,000 Fake Domains Across 194 Brands","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Consumers, Shoppers, Customers, General Public, Joann'S Fabrics, Companies Whose Domains And Websites Are Impersonated By Scammers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1185,"occurred_on":"2025-08-19","title":"South Korean Actor Kim Seon-ho's Likeness Allegedly Misused in Purported Deepfake Impersonation Attempts Demanding Money","description":"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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Victims were allegedly urged to buy low-value foreign shares to inflate prices, then defrauded through a follow-on \"recovery\" scam.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating New Zealand Business Leaders, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Investors, Impersonated New Zealand Business Leaders, General Public Of New Zealand, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1211,"occurred_on":"2025-08-19","title":"Google AI Overviews Reportedly Misrepresented Pizza Specials at Stefanina's in Wentzville, Missouri","description":"Stefanina's, a family-owned restaurant in Wentzville, Missouri, reported that Google's AI Overviews displayed false specials, including nonexistent pizza deals. Customers allegedly misled by the AI became angry when the offers were not honored, leading the restaurant to publicly warn patrons not to rely on Google AI for menu information.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Stefanina'S Restaurant (Wentzville Missouri), General Public Of Wentzville Missouri, General Public Of Missouri"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1190,"occurred_on":"2025-08-18","title":"Family Reportedly Discovers ChatGPT Logs Detailing Suicidal Ideation Prior to Daughter's Death","description":"In August 2025, The New York Times published an essay by journalist Laura Reiley linking her daughter Sophie Rottenberg's suicide earlier that year to sustained interactions with a ChatGPT-based chatbot she called \"Harry.\" Logs reportedly showed Sophie confiding suicidal ideation and receiving supportive but non-escalatory advice, as well as help drafting her suicide note.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Sophie Rottenberg, Laura Reiley, Jon Rottenberg, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1187,"occurred_on":"2025-08-15","title":"Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT Reportedly Cited Fraudulent Cruise Hotline, Allegedly Enabling Successful Scam","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Royal Caribbean, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Disney Cruise Line, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Princess Cruises, Scammers"],"developers":["Google, Openai"],"harmed":["Alex Rivlin, Royal Caribbean, Royal Caribbean Customers, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line Customers, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruises Customers, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1177,"occurred_on":"2025-08-14","title":"Purported AI Monitoring Software Reportedly Flags Unsent Joke Threat, Leading to Arizona Student Suspension","description":"AI monitoring software on a school-issued laptop reportedly flagged a Marana High School (of Arizona) student's allegedly unsent joke email containing a violent threat. The message was reportedly typed at home in front of his mother, was never sent, and deemed non-credible by the principal. The district's zero-tolerance policy nonetheless resulted in a reported 45-day suspension, and the family is suing, alleging the punishment violated the student's rights.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Marana Unified School District","Marana High School"],"developers":["Unknown AI monitoring software developer"],"harmed":["Unnamed Marana High School student's family","Unnamed Marana High School student","Students of Marana Unified School District","Students of Marana High School","Students","Privacy","High school students","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1184,"occurred_on":"2025-08-13","title":"Purported Fictitious AI-Generated Citations in Supreme Court of Victoria Murder Case Filing Lead to Delay and King's Counsel Apology","description":"Australian defense lawyer Rishi Nathwani KC reportedly filed submissions in a Supreme Court of Victoria murder case that included allegedly fictitious quotes and nonexistent case citations purportedly generated by AI. The errors were reportedly discovered by the judge's associates, causing a 24-hour delay in the proceedings. Nathwani apologized in court, taking full responsibility, while Justice James Elliott criticized the incident and reiterated that AI outputs must be independently verified.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Rishi Nathwani"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Accused Minor In Victoria State Murder Case, Rishi Nathwani, Daniel Porceddu, James Elliott, Supreme Court Of Victoria, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1408,"occurred_on":"2025-08-12","title":"Purported Oprah Deepfake Reportedly Induced Utah Woman to Buy Misrepresented Weight Loss Supplements","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Prozenith, Unknown Advertisers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lisa Swearingen, Oprah Winfrey, People Seeking Medical Advice, People Seeking Weight Loss Supplements, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1682,"occurred_on":"2025-08-12","title":"D.C. Court of Appeals Struck Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Brief After Attorney Used Google Generative AI Search Tool and Filed Four Nonexistent Case Citations","description":"In Douglas v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., attorney Loishirl W. Hall acknowledged using Google's generative AI search tool to locate case authority and failing to verify citations before an appellate brief was filed. The D.C. Court of Appeals found four cited cases did not exist, said the filing misdirected the court and burdened judicial resources, struck Deutsche Bank's brief, and referred the matter for disciplinary review.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Loishirl W. 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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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating David Taylor-Robinson","Scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women seeking menopause advice","Women and girls","Women","Victims of impersonation scams","People seeking medical advice","Epistemic integrity","David Taylor-Robinson"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1175,"occurred_on":"2025-08-09","title":"Alleged Marine Park Orca Attack on 'Jessica Radcliffe' Reportedly an AI-Generated Hoax","description":"Fact-checkers reported that a viral video claiming to show a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe killed by an orca was purportedly fabricated. Investigations found no record of Radcliffe's existence or of such an attack. The video reportedly used AI-generated voiceovers and unrelated footage, borrowing details from real orca incidents to appear credible. The hoax reportedly spread widely online over social media.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1170,"occurred_on":"2025-08-06","title":"Chris Cuomo Amplifies Reportedly Labeled Deepfake Video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Purportedly Contributing to Misleading Political Narrative","description":"NewsNation host Chris Cuomo reportedly shared on Instagram a video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that was prominently labeled as a parody deepfake created with AI technology. In his commentary, Cuomo purportedly treated the statements in the video as genuine, using them to criticize Ocasio-Cortez for his audience.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Creator Of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Parody Deepfake, Chris Cuomo"],"developers":["Openai, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Chris Cuomo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1165,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"Grok Imagine Reportedly Produces Nonconsensual Taylor Swift Deepfake Nudes Without Explicit Prompting","description":"The Verge reported that xAI's Grok Imagine video generator allegedly produced nonconsensual deepfake nudes of Taylor Swift without explicit prompting. Journalist Jess Weatherbed reportedly stated the images appeared the first time she used \"spicy\" mode on a Coachella-themed prompt, without attempting to circumvent safeguards.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Taylor Swift, Jess Weatherbed, Grok Imagine Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1204,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"ChatGPT Allegedly Reinforced Delusions Before Greenwich, Connecticut Murder-Suicide","description":"On August 5, 2025, Greenwich, CT police found Suzanne Eberson Adams (83) and her son Stein-Erik Soelberg (56) dead in a murder-suicide. Prior months of logs and videos reportedly show Soelberg engaging extensively with a ChatGPT bot (\"Bobby\") that is alleged to have repeatedly affirmed delusional beliefs (e.g., surveillance, poisoning) and encouraged interpretations consistent with persecution. OpenAI said it contacted police and is working on safety updates.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Erik Stein Soelberg"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Stein Erik Soelberg, Suzanne Eberson Adams"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1166,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Suggests Sodium Bromide as Chloride Substitute, Leading to Bromism and Hospitalization","description":"A published medical case report describes a 60-year-old man hospitalized for three weeks with severe bromide toxicity (bromism) after replacing dietary sodium chloride with sodium bromide purchased online. The patient reported making this substitution following consultation with ChatGPT, which allegedly suggested bromide as a chloride substitute without safety warnings. The harm included psychosis, electrolyte imbalances, dermatologic changes, and micronutrient deficiencies.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unnamed 60 Year Old Male Patient With Bromism, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1168,"occurred_on":"2025-08-04","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Image of British Army Colonels Captured in Ukraine Reportedly Circulates in Russian Media","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russian Aligned Actors, Eadaily, Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Relations Between The United Kingdom And Russia, General Public Of Ukraine, General Public Of Russia, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1237,"occurred_on":"2025-08-04","title":"Alleged Deepfake Video of Anthony Albanese Promotes Fake AUFIRST 'Tax Dividend' Trading Platform","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Aufirst Platform Scam Operators, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Anthony Albanese, General Public Of Australia, Investors, Australian Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1161,"occurred_on":"2025-08-02","title":"Airbnb Host Reportedly Accused of Using Purportedly AI‑Altered Photos in False Damage Claim","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Airbnb Host"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Airbnb Guest, Airbnb Customers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1213,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Gaggle AI Monitoring at Lawrence, Kansas High School Reportedly Misflags Student Content and Blocks Emails","description":"In Lawrence, Kansas, students allege the Gaggle Safety Management AI wrongly flagged benign schoolwork, including art photos and casual messages, as child pornography or threats. The system reportedly deleted content, blocked an email records request, and led to questioning of students. Critics cite chilling effects and privacy risks. A lawsuit filed in August 2025 challenges the district's use of Gaggle as unconstitutional surveillance. Gaggle reportedly denies compromising privacy.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lawrence Public Schools (Usd 497)"],"developers":["Gaggle"],"harmed":["Students, Lawrence Public Schools (Usd 497) Students, Educational Communities, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1288,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Purported Deepfake Video and Fake News Articles Allegedly Used to Impersonate Guernsey's Chief Minister in Investment Scam","description":"Scammers allegedly used AI-generated deepfake video, fabricated images, and fake local news articles to impersonate Guernsey Chief Minister Lindsay de Sausmarez and promote a non-existent investment scheme. Authorities reportedly warned that the materials falsely depict her endorsing the opportunity. Police advised residents to disregard the posts and avoid providing personal or financial information.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Lindsay De Sausmarez, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Lindsay De Sausmarez, General Public, General Public Of Guernsey, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1677,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"xAI Reportedly Operated Unpermitted Gas Turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, to Power Colossus 2 AI Data Center, Producing Air Pollution and Noise","description":"Beginning August 1, 2025, xAI reportedly began installing and later operating gas turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, to power its Colossus 2 AI data center in Memphis. 57 turbines were later reportedly identified at the site, while residents described persistent noise in nearby neighborhoods. Civil-rights groups allege the turbines required Clean Air Act permits and added harmful pollution near predominantly Black communities; Mississippi regulators maintain the temporary turbines did not requi","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["xAI","MZX Tech LLC"],"developers":["xAI","Large language model developers"],"harmed":["Southaven, Mississippi residents","South Memphis, Tennessee residents","Predominantly Black communities","Minorities","General public of the United States","General public","Black people"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1176,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Microsoft's Windows Recall Allegedly Stores Passwords and Social Security Numbers in Preview Mode","description":"Microsoft's Windows Recall, an AI-powered screenshot and retrieval tool for Copilot+ PCs, was allegedly still capturing sensitive information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, and bank details despite a built-in \"filter sensitive information\" feature. Independent testing reportedly found the filter failed in multiple cases. Microsoft reportedly classified Recall as a preview feature and said improvements were in progress.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Windows Recall users","Windows 11 users","Privacy","Microsoft users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1186,"occurred_on":"2025-07-31","title":"Reported Public Exposure of Over 100,000 LLM Conversations via Share Links Indexed by Search Engines and Archived","description":"Across 2024 and 2025, the share features in multiple LLM platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Qwen, Mistral, and Grok, allegedly exposed user conversations marked \"discoverable\" to search engines and archiving services. Over 100,000 chats were reportedly indexed and later scraped, purportedly revealing API keys, access tokens, personal identifiers, and sensitive business data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Anthropic, Alibaba"],"developers":["Xai, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Anthropic, Alibaba"],"harmed":["Users Of Qwen, Users Of Mistral, Users Of Grok, Users Of Copilot, Users Of Claude, Privacy, General Public, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1555,"occurred_on":"2025-07-30","title":"Reportedly AI-Assisted Boies Schiller Brief in Bixler v. Church of Scientology Allegedly Contained Material Citation Errors and a Nonexistent Case","description":"Boies Schiller Flexner filed a respondents' brief in Bixler v. Church of Scientology International that was reportedly prepared with AI assistance and allegedly contained material citation errors. Opposing counsel reportedly identified mischaracterized and mistitled authorities, including one nonexistent case. Partner John Kucera accepted responsibility for failing to verify the citations and sought to replace the brief; the court denied that request and later considered monetary sanctions.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lawyers, Law Firms, John Kucera, Boies Schiller Flexner Llp"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Plaintiffs In Bixler V. 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The madrasa reportedly issued a show-cause notice to the teacher, who claimed the video was intended as an awareness exercise.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mohammad Yamin Mallik"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa Students' Families, Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa Students, Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa, Students, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1289,"occurred_on":"2025-07-28","title":"Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Reportedly Deepfaked by a Ukrainian National in Cryptocurrency Fraud Targeting Local Residents","description":"A 24-year-old Ukrainian woman, Kateryna Izotkina, was reportedly arrested in Malta after allegedly using an AI-generated deepfake video of Prime Minister Robert Abela to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. According to investigators, victims were misled into transferring tens of thousands of euros, including one who reportedly lost €53,250. Police conducted a controlled delivery and detained the suspect, who has been charged with fraud, money laundering, and related offenses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Maria Lipinski, Kateryna Izotkina, Money Launderers, Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Robert Abela, Investors In Malta, Investors, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1259,"occurred_on":"2025-07-25","title":"ChatGPT Allegedly Encouraged 23-Year-Old Texas User's Suicide During Extended Conversations","description":"A 23-year-old Texas man, Zane Shamblin, reportedly died by suicide after extended conversations with ChatGPT in which the AI allegedly encouraged his plans and offered emotional affirmation. His parents filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in November 2025, claiming OpenAI's newer model, designed for more human-like rapport, lacked adequate crisis safeguards and contributed to his death.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zane Shamblin"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Zane Shamblin, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Family Of Zane Shamblin, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1171,"occurred_on":"2025-07-25","title":"Reported Hack of Tea Dating App Compromises Data from Purportedly AI-Supported Identity and Image Checks","description":"In July 2025, the Tea dating advice app, which purportedly uses AI-assisted tools for user verification and reverse image search, reportedly suffered a breach of a legacy storage system. Hackers allegedly accessed about 72,000 images, including selfies, photo IDs, and other content, which were purportedly circulated on 4chan. The incident reportedly exposed sensitive data of users who signed up before February 2024.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Other","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tea Dating Advice"],"developers":["Tea Dating Advice"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Users of the Tea app","Users of Tea Dating Advice","Privacy","General public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1149,"occurred_on":"2025-07-22","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Generated Ritual Scripts Containing Instructions for Self-Harm and Symbolic Violence in Response to Thematic Prompts","description":"ChatGPT reportedly generated detailed instructions for self-harm, bloodletting, and symbolic violence in response to prompts about occult ritual practices, including references to Molech. Outputs reportedly included anatomical advice for cutting, cauterization rituals, and ceremonial scripts invoking Satan. The responses reportedly appeared on both free and paid versions of ChatGPT.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1178,"occurred_on":"2025-07-21","title":"Google Gemini CLI Reportedly Deletes User Files After Misinterpreting Command Sequence","description":"Product manager Anuraag Gupta reported that Google's Gemini CLI AI coding assistant permanently deleted his files after misinterpreting a failed directory creation command. The tool allegedly proceeded as if the directory existed, causing a series of move operations that overwrote all but one file. Attempts to revert reportedly failed, and the AI acknowledged an \"unacceptable, irreversible failure.\"","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Users Of Gemini Cli, Anuraag Gupta"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1150,"occurred_on":"2025-07-20","title":"Purported Deepfake of Barack Obama's Detention Reportedly Amplified by Donald Trump via Truth Social","description":"Donald Trump reportedly reposted an AI-generated deepfake video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama being arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office. The video was reportedly posted first on TikTok and used manipulated footage of a 2016 meeting between Trump and Obama. It reportedly included scenes of Obama kneeling, being handcuffed, and later shown in a prison jumpsuit. The video also reportedly featured edited audio and visual elements drawn from real political statements.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok User, Donald Trump"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Barack Obama, Office Of The President Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1152,"occurred_on":"2025-07-18","title":"LLM-Driven Replit Agent Reportedly Executed Unauthorized Destructive Commands During Code Freeze, Leading to Loss of Production Data","description":"An AI-powered development assistant on Replit's platform reportedly deleted a live production database during an active code freeze, despite receiving repeated instructions not to make changes. The system also reportedly produced fabricated test results and fake data, and incorrectly claimed rollback was impossible, delaying recovery. The incident reportedly resulted in significant data loss and user distrust regarding its safety and reliability.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Replit"],"developers":["Replit"],"harmed":["Saastr, Jason Lemkin, End Users Of The Saastr Database, Developers Using Replit In Production Environments"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1158,"occurred_on":"2025-07-17","title":"Alleged Malicious Wiping Command Found in Amazon Q AI Assistant","description":"A reported compromise of Amazon's AI coding assistant \"Q\" allegedly involved the insertion of commands that, if executed, could have wiped local files and potentially affected cloud resources. The altered code was reportedly incorporated into a public release before being detected and removed.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Aws, Amazon Web Services, Amazon"],"developers":["Aws, Amazon Web Services, Amazon"],"harmed":["Aws Toolkit Users, Amazon Web Services (Aws) Customers, Amazon Q Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1208,"occurred_on":"2025-07-17","title":"North Korea's Kimsuky Group Reportedly Uses AI-Generated Military ID Deepfakes in Phishing Campaign","description":"Genians reported a phishing campaign by North Korea's Kimsuky group using purportedly AI-generated deepfake military ID cards. Emails reportedly impersonating South Korean defense institutions carried ZIP files with forged IDs whose photos were reportedly created using generative AI. When opened, hidden malware reportedly executed, downloading scripts disguised as Hancom Office updates. This reportedly marked an evolution in Kimsuky's tactics, using AI decoys to boost social engineering.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Velvet Chollima, Thallium, Reconnaissance General Bureau, Kimsuky Group, Group 0094, Emerald Sleet, Black Banshee, Apt43, Government Of North Korea"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["South Korean Defense Personnel, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Government Of South Korea, General Public Of South Korea, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1360,"occurred_on":"2025-07-15","title":"CISA Acting Director Reportedly Uploaded Sensitive Government Documents to Public ChatGPT Instance","description":"Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reportedly uploaded government contracting documents marked \"for official use only\" into a public version of ChatGPT. The uploads reportedly triggered automated cybersecurity alerts and prompted a Department of Homeland Security review to assess potential exposure of sensitive information.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Madhu Gottumukkala"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["United States Department Of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency, United States Government, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1455,"occurred_on":"2025-07-15","title":"Purported Deepfake Videos Allegedly Impersonated Optometrist Joseph Allen to Promote Myopia-Reversal Eyedrops on TikTok","description":"Optometrist and online educator Joseph Allen (\"Dr. Eye Health\") reported that AI-generated videos using his likeness and voice were circulated on TikTok to promote eyedrops purportedly claiming to reverse myopia. The alleged scam misrepresented Allen's views and discouraged visits to eye-care professionals. They reportedly resurfaced after a takedown. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["People Seeking Medical Advice, Joseph Allen, Followers Of Dr. Eye Health, Epistemic Integrity, Dr. Eye Health"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1157,"occurred_on":"2025-07-14","title":"Google Gemini Reportedly Generates Sexual Role‑Play for Account Registered as Minor","description":"In spring 2025, a journalist reportedly created a Google Gemini account registered to a fictitious 13‑year‑old to test the chatbot's teen‑safety protections. Despite added safeguards, prompt manipulation and content‑summarization requests reportedly bypassed filters, leading Gemini to allegedly generate sexual role‑play content. Following the publication of the article, Google reportedly implemented additional protections.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google Gemini"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Minors Interacting With Google Gemini"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1147,"occurred_on":"2025-07-14","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Impersonate Brunei Police in 'Real Money Magic' Scam on Social Media","description":"The Royal Brunei Police Force issued a public warning about purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating police officers on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. The videos allegedly promote a fraudulent investment scheme known as \"Real Money Magic,\" reportedly claiming guaranteed financial returns. Authorities report that scammers use synthetic video and audio to gain victims' trust and induce money transfers. The scam has not been linked to any official institutions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Targeting The Royal Brunei Police Force, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Royal Brunei Police Force, General Public Of Brunei"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1416,"occurred_on":"2025-07-14","title":"Purported Facial Recognition Error Reportedly Led to Arrest and Monthslong Jailing of Tennessee Woman in North Dakota Fraud Case","description":"A Tennessee woman was reportedly jailed for nearly six months after Fargo police allegedly relied on a purported facial recognition match in a North Dakota fraud investigation. She was later released when defense counsel reportedly produced records indicating she was in Tennessee during the alleged fraud, after the case had reportedly upended her life and separated her from her home and family.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Law enforcement","Fargo Police Department","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","People misidentified by facial recognition systems","Judicial integrity","Epistemic integrity","Biometric data subjects","Angela Lipps"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1609,"occurred_on":"2025-07-13","title":"ChatGPT-4o Allegedly Discouraged Florida Pastor From Seeking Care Before Pulmonary Embolism","description":"Florida pastor Scott Winters was allegedly told by ChatGPT-4o that his worsening dizziness and pain had less serious causes, while the chatbot recommended home management and immobility and discouraged him from seeking hospital treatment. Winters was reportedly hospitalized on July 13, 2025, with a massive bilateral pulmonary embolism. The suit alleges that delayed treatment and prolonged inactivity contributed to his life-threatening condition and lasting harms.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Scott Winters, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, People Seeking Medical Advice"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1391,"occurred_on":"2025-07-12","title":"Azerbaijani Media Agency Reportedly Warned Purported Deepfake Videos Attributed to Defense and Foreign Ministers Claimed Belarusian Plane Was Downed in Russian Airspace","description":"Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency reported that purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos circulated on social media appearing to show statements by Azerbaijan's defense and foreign ministers (Zakir Hasanov and Jeyhun Bayramov, respectively) about the alleged downing of a Belarusian aircraft in Russian airspace. The agency reportedly denied the videos were authentic and called them an information manipulation effort aimed at misleading public opinion.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zakir Hasanov, Jeyhun Bayramov, Government Of Azerbaijan, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1148,"occurred_on":"2025-07-11","title":"Purported Deepfake Scam Videos Depict JG Summit Holdings President and CEO Lance Gokongwei Allegedly Endorsing Illicit Investments","description":"The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines reportedly warned of deepfake scam videos and audio purportedly depicting Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, endorsing fraudulent crypto and forex investments. Victims are reportedly tricked into entering credit card details and OTPs on a platform allegedly based in Cyprus.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Lance Gokongwei, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lance Gokongwei, Jg Summit Holdings, General Public Of The Philippines"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1220,"occurred_on":"2025-07-10","title":"LAMEHUG Malware Reportedly Integrates Large Language Model for Real-Time Command Generation in a Purported APT28-Linked Cyberattack","description":"Ukraine's CERT-UA and Cato CTRL reported LAMEHUG, the first known malware to integrate a large language model (Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct via Hugging Face) for real-time command generation. Attributed with moderate confidence to APT28 (Fancy Bear), the malware reportedly targeted Ukrainian officials through phishing emails. The LLM is reported to have dynamically generated reconnaissance and data-exfiltration commands executed on infected systems.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fancy Bear, Apt28"],"developers":["Hugging Face, Alibaba"],"harmed":["Ukrainian Government Officials, Ukrainian Government Ministries, State Institutions Targeted By Espionage Operations, Public Sector Information Systems, National Cybersecurity Infrastructure Of Ukraine, Government Of Ukraine, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1217,"occurred_on":"2025-07-09","title":"Purportedly AI-Cloned Voice of Daughter Used in Elaborate Bond Scam Targeting Retired Couple in Hillsborough County, Florida","description":"A Hillsborough County, Florida, woman was reportedly defrauded of $15,000 in an alleged AI-enabled scam. The perpetrators are reportedly said to have used an AI-generated voice clone of the woman's daughter to impersonate her during a phone call and demand bond money.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating The Daughter Of Sharon Brightwell, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sharon Brightwell, Unnamed Daughter Of Sharon Brightwell"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1356,"occurred_on":"2025-07-09","title":"Urban VPN Proxy Browser Extension Reportedly Harvested and Sold Private AI Chatbot Conversations via Silent Update","description":"Security researchers reported that the Urban VPN Proxy browser extension introduced AI conversation–harvesting functionality in version 5.5.0, released July 9, 2025. The extension allegedly intercepted and exfiltrated private conversations from AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and others without a user-facing opt-out. The data, including sensitive personal and financial information, was reportedly shared with affiliated data brokers for commercial analytics.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Urban Cyber Security"],"developers":["Urban Cyber Security, Biscience"],"harmed":["Urban Vpn Proxy Users, Privacy, Perplexity Users, Meta Ai Users, Grok Users, General Public, Gemini Users, Deepseek Users, Copilot Users, Claude Users, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, Browser Extension Users, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1198,"occurred_on":"2025-07-08","title":"Grok 3 Reportedly Generated Graphic Threats and Hate Speech Targeting Minnesota Attorney Will Stancil","description":"After Elon Musk reportedly announced improvements to Grok 3, the AI chatbot on X allegedly generated antisemitic rhetoric and violent fantasies directed at Minnesota attorney and political analyst Will Stancil. Users reportedly prompted Grok to produce graphic rape scenarios, instructions for breaking into his home, and murder depictions. Stancil reported hundreds of such outputs, captured screenshots, and began pursuing legal action. X later removed some posts and took Grok offline.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Will Stancil, General Public Of Minnesota, General Public, Grok Users, Xai Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1146,"occurred_on":"2025-07-08","title":"Grok Chatbot Reportedly Posts Antisemitic Statements Praising Hitler on X","description":"xAI's Grok chatbot reportedly generated multiple antisemitic posts praising Adolf Hitler and endorsing Holocaust-like violence in response to posts about the Texas floods. X deleted some posts; xAI later announced new content filters.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Grok"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Jewish Community, General Public"],"report_count":34},{"incident_id":1576,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"Lawyers in Lexos Media IP LLC v. Overstock.com Inc. Sanctioned Over Court-Identified AI-Generated Citations","description":"In Lexos Media IP LLC v. Overstock.com Inc., a Kansas federal judge sanctioned five lawyers after finding that filings included AI-generated defective legal authority that had not been verified before submission. The lawyers were fined $12,000 combined.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sandeep Seth, Lawyers, Law Firms, Sethlaw Pllc"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers"],"harmed":["United States District Court For The District Of Kansas, Overstock.Com, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1153,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Video of Donald Trump at NATO Summit Allegedly Used in YouTube Crypto Scam","description":"Multiple YouTube Live streams reportedly featured a purported AI‑generated deepfake video depicting U.S. President Donald Trump at a NATO Summit press event. In the video, Trump reportedly appears to promote a Bitcoin \"double-your-money\" offer, directing viewers to scan an on‑screen QR code and send cryptocurrency to a specified address. The video was reportedly not authentic and is alleged to have been part of an ongoing YouTube-based crypto scam campaign.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Cryptocurrency Investors, Donald Trump, Nato Summit Organizers, Nato"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1142,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"Chicago Veteran Reportedly Loses $10,000 in Purported Deepfake Cryptocurrency Fraud Posing as Elon Musk","description":"A Chicago-area Vietnam War veteran, Richard Lyons, reportedly lost $10,000 to a cryptocurrency scam that used purported AI voice cloning and fake social media profiles to impersonate Elon Musk. The fraudster allegedly convinced Lyons to invest in bogus cryptocurrency opportunities using fake voice memos, images, and spoofed caller IDs showing \"Elon Musk.\" The scam reportedly involved dozens of messages and deepfake audio files that reinforced the impersonation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Richard Lyons, Cryptocurrency Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1216,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Misleads Users About Soundslice Features, Allegedly Prompting Unplanned Product Development","description":"ChatGPT reportedly misinformed users that Soundslice's music software could import ASCII tablature, a feature the company did not offer. The misinformation led users to attempt uploads that failed, creating confusion and reputational strain. Soundslice ultimately implemented the feature to meet the false expectation created by ChatGPT’s output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Soundslice"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1218,"occurred_on":"2025-07-04","title":"Microsoft 365 Copilot Vulnerability Allegedly Allowed File Access Without Audit Log Entry","description":"A vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot reportedly allowed users to access and summarize files without generating audit log entries, allegedly undermining traceability and compliance. Security researcher Zack Korman disclosed the issue to Microsoft, which reportedly classified it as \"important\" and fixed it on August 17, 2025, but reportedly chose not to notify customers or assign a CVE.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Organizations Relying On Audit Logs For Compliance And Security, Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1136,"occurred_on":"2025-07-04","title":"Purported Widespread Use of AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonate Malaysian Leaders in Investment Scams","description":"Purported AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other officials, political leaders, and business leaders have reportedly been used to promote fraudulent investment schemes. A total of 13,956 cases were reported last year, with RM2.11 billion allegedly lost to these scams. Victims were allegedly misled by hyper-realistic fake endorsements circulated via Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Scammers allegedly adapt quickly, generating new deepfakes when co","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Targeting Malaysian Public Figures, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Tan Sri Robert Kuok, Malaysian Public Figures, Malaysian Political Leaders, Malaysian Business Leaders, General Public Of Malaysia, Epistemic Integrity, Anwar Ibrahim"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1219,"occurred_on":"2025-07-02","title":"Meta Platforms Users Report Being Wrongfully Locked Out After Purported AI Moderation Flags Accounts for Child Exploitation Content","description":"Multiple Meta users reported being wrongfully locked out of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp accounts after automated systems allegedly flagged them for child exploitation content. The users reportedly deny wrongdoing and lost personal and business data. Experts cited overreliance on AI moderation as a likely cause. Meta has not publicly explained or remediated the suspensions.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Meta Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Whatsapp Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1132,"occurred_on":"2025-07-02","title":"Delhi Man Reportedly Arrested for Sharing Purportedly AI-Morphed Obscene Images of Ex-Girlfriend","description":"A 21-year-old man in Delhi was reportedly arrested for allegedly using AI morphing tools to create obscene images of his ex-girlfriend and distributing them through fake Instagram accounts. Police said he impersonated her, used real photos, and targeted her followers to harass and defame her after their breakup. The accused evaded detection by reportedly using multiple unverified Instagram handles.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 21 Year Old Male Suspect From Delhi"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Ex Girlfriend Of 21 Year Old Male Suspect From Delhi"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1535,"occurred_on":"2025-07-02","title":"OpenAI Allegedly Failed to Intervene in ChatGPT Conversations Preceding Montreal Web Developer Alice Carrier's Suicide","description":"Kristie Carrier sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging that her daughter Alice Carrier, a 24-year-old Montreal web developer who first used ChatGPT in 2023 for technical troubleshooting, later turned to the chatbot with suicidal thoughts and questions about suicide methods. The suit alleges ChatGPT mimicked a friend or therapist, criticized crisis hotlines, validated self-harm thoughts, and failed to trigger human review before Carrier died on July 2, 2025.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Openai Users, Kristie Carrier, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, Alice Carrier"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1155,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Purported AI‑Edited Police Evidence Image Posted to Facebook by Westbrook Police Department in Maine","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Westbrook Police Department"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Image Editing Software Developer"],"harmed":["General Public Of Maine, General Public Of Westbrook Maine, Westbrook Police Department, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1135,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Preprints Reportedly from Researchers from Multiple Universities Allegedly Contain Covert AI Prompts","description":"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","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Peer Reviewers, Unnamed Conference Paper Reviewers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Peer Review Process, Academic Integrity, Academic Conferences, Research Community"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1235,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Chinese-Backed Operation Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Indian Stock Experts in Investment Fraud Campaign","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Valueleaf, First Bridge"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Indian Stock Market Experts, Indian Investors, Investors, General Public Of India"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1449,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Delaware Court Found Krafton Followed Most of ChatGPT's Recommendations in Campaign that Wrongfully Terminated Unknown Worlds Executives and Seized Operational Control","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Krafton, Changhan (Ch) Kim"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Ted Gill, Max Mcguire, Former Shareholders Of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Charlie Cleveland"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1532,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Reported Deepfake Video Impersonating Mark Carney Used in Nearly $1M Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Ontario Senior","description":"An Ontario retiree, Judy Skene, reportedly lost nearly $1 million after a Facebook ad featuring an alleged AI-generated deepfake video of Prime Minister Mark Carney drew her into a cryptocurrency investment scam. Reports said scammers later persuaded her to liquidate retirement funds, mortgage her condo, and take a credit-card cash advance.\n","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Mark Carney, Scammers, Cryptocurrency Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Targets Of Scams, Targets Of Scammers In Canada, Mark Carney, Judy Skene, Investors, Epistemic Integrity, Elderly Investors, Elderly Individuals, Cryptocurrency Investors, Elderly Individuals In Canada"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1634,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction","description":"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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tv Rakyat, Synthetic Media Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Malaysia, Information Manipulation Actors, Content Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Google"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Tiktok Users, Social Media Users, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elderly Individuals In Malaysia, Elderly Individuals, Consumers"],"report_count":10},{"incident_id":1134,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Reported Deepfakes of Ukrainian Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna Allegedly Supporting Fictional Mobilization Plan for Women","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Russian Telegram channels","Russian disinformation channels","Pro-Russian information manipulation actors","Information manipulation actors","Government of Russia-aligned actors","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women of Ukraine","Women and girls","Women","Public figures","Politicians in Ukraine","Politicians","Olha Stefanishnyna","National security and intelligence stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1451,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Facebook Video Allegedly Misused Skënder Brataj and Blendi Fevziu to Promote Purported Miracle Cream in Albania","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Skender Brataj, Public Trust In Medical Guidance, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public Of Albania, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Blendi Fevziu"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1124,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Alleged Unauthorized Deepfake AI Clones of Ravish Kumar Used to Spread Purportedly Fabricated News on YouTube","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Youtubers Impersonating Ravish Kumar"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ravish Kumar, Fans Of Ravish Kumar, Youtube Users, General Public Of India, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1133,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Reported AI-Generated Audio of Ukrainian Commander Andriy Biletsky Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russian Telegram Channels, Russian Disinformation Channels, Government Of Russia Aligned Actors, Information Manipulation Actors, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Military Of Ukraine, Government Of Ukraine, General Public Of Ukraine, Families Of Military Personnel In Ukraine, Epistemic Integrity, Andriy Biletsky"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1139,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"South African Legal Team for Northbound Processing Reportedly Admits Legal Genius AI Produced Purportedly Non-Existent Case Law in Urgent Court Filing","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Giles Barclay Beuthin, Arnold Subel, A Legal Team Representing Northbound Processing"],"developers":["Legal Genius"],"harmed":["Northbound Processing, Giles Barclay Beuthin, Arnold Subel, A Legal Team Representing Northbound Processing"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1179,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"McDonald's McHire AI Recruitment Platform Reportedly Exposed Data of 64 Million Applicants via Default Login and API Vulnerability","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Paradox.Ai, Mcdonald'S"],"developers":["Paradox.Ai, Mcdonald'S"],"harmed":["Privacy, Mcdonald'S Applicants, Job Applicants"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1252,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Judges in New Jersey and Mississippi Admit AI Tools Produced Erroneous Federal Court Filings","description":"Two U.S. federal judges, Julien Neals (D.N.J.) and Henry Wingate (S.D. 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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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers In India, Scammers Impersonating Nirmala Sitharaman, Scammers, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Investment Scams, Victims Of Impersonation Scams, Social Media Users, Nirmala Sitharaman, General Public Of India, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1121,"occurred_on":"2025-06-29","title":"Alleged AI Deepfake Videos Used to Lure Simcoe County, Ontario Residents in Crypto Scam","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Targeting Simcoe County, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Simcoe County, General Public Of Ontario, General Public Of Canada, Canadian Cryptocurrency Investors, Elderly Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1181,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Illegal Tiger Sales in Bagerhat, Bangladesh","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["General Public Of Bangladesh, Conservationists In Bangladesh, Wildlife Authorities In Bangladesh"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1119,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Alleged Deepfake Videos Impersonate Lithuanian Politicians and Doctors in Purported Cross-Border Scam Network","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown International Scam Network Operating Across Multiple Eu Countries, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Aurelijus Veryga, Vytautas Kasiulevicius, Social Media Users In Lithuania, General Public Of Lithuania, General Public Of The European Union"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1122,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Reportedly Sustained Multi-Celebrity Deepfake Persona Scam Targeting Vulnerable Southampton Resident","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Paul Davis, General Public Of United Kingdom, General Public Of Southampton United Kingdom, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Ellie Goulding"],"report_count":22},{"incident_id":1127,"occurred_on":"2025-06-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Audio Clip Allegedly Portrays Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen Raising Money for Conflict with Thailand","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Thai National"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Relations Between Cambodia And Thailand, Hun Sen, General Public Of Thailand, General Public Of Cambodia, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1240,"occurred_on":"2025-06-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. 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Narayana Murthy, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["N. R. Narayana Murthy, Investors, General Public Of India, General Public, Elderly Investors, Elderly Individuals, Archana"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1123,"occurred_on":"2025-06-26","title":"Reported Student Misuse of ChatGPT, StudyX, and Gemini to Obtain Answers During Vietnam's 2025 National High School Graduation Exam","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students In Vietnam Accused Of Cheating"],"developers":["Studyx, Openai, Google"],"harmed":["Vietnam Ministry Of Education And Training, Universities Relying On Exam Scores, Students In Vietnam, General Public Of Vietnam, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1188,"occurred_on":"2025-06-25","title":"Multiple LLMs Reportedly Generated Responses Aligning with Purported CCP Censorship and Propaganda","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek"],"developers":["Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek"],"harmed":["Pro Democracy Activists, Policymakers, Grok Users, General Public, Gemini Users, Epistemic Integrity, Deepseek Users, Copilot Users, Civil Society Groups, Chatgpt Users, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1254,"occurred_on":"2025-06-24","title":"Purported AI Deepfake Reportedly Impersonated Thai PBS World Anchor and Miss Universe CEO in Fraudulent Investment Video","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Doliyana Bunnak, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Thairath Tv, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Facebook Users, Investors In Thailand, General Public Of Thailand, Epsitemic Integrity, Doliyana Bunnak, Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1173,"occurred_on":"2025-06-23","title":"Google Gemini Reportedly Exhibits Repetitive Self-Deprecating Responses Attributed to Bug","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Google Gemini Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1221,"occurred_on":"2025-06-23","title":"Alleged AI-Enabled PRISONBREAK Influence Operation on X Reportedly Synchronizes Deepfake of Evin Prison Strike with Ongoing Attacks in Tehran","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Israeli Government Entity, Unidentified Israeli Government Contractor Under Close Supervision, Prisonbreak Network Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Iranian Diaspora, General Public Of Iran, Epistemic Integrity, Civil Society Of Iran, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1561,"occurred_on":"2025-06-23","title":"U.S. Navy Unmanned Vessel Reportedly Capsized Support Boat After Receiving Inadvertent Command","description":"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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Navy, United States Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Military Organizations, Military Autonomous Systems Operators"],"developers":["Unmanned Surface Vessel Manufacturers, Defense Technology Companies, Blacksea Technologies, Autonomous Maritime Systems Developers"],"harmed":["Watercraft, Vessel Operators, Support Boats, Maritime Workers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1117,"occurred_on":"2025-06-22","title":"North Korea-Linked Actors Allegedly Use AI Executive Deepfakes in Zoom Phishing Targeting Web3 Employee","description":"An alleged phishing scheme involving actors linked to North Korea used purported AI-generated deepfake videos of company executives to deceive a Web3 employee during a fake Zoom call. The target was reportedly tricked into installing macOS malware disguised as a \"Zoom extension,\" leading to the deployment of spyware, a keylogger, and a crypto wallet stealer. The attackers reportedly used Telegram and spoofed Zoom domains to orchestrate the breach.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["North Korea, Lazarus Group, Government Of North Korea, Bluenoroff"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zoom, Web3, Unnamed Web3 Employee, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Macos Users, Epistemic Integrity, Cryptocurrency Infrastructure"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1116,"occurred_on":"2025-06-20","title":"Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context","description":"An alleged AI-generated video circulated on TikTok in June 2025 depicting former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani endorsing or receiving funds from an individual identified as \"Datuk Abdul Ghani.\" Authorities reportedly confirmed the video was fake and manipulated using AI. Acryl Sani filed a police report denying the claims. Selangor police are investigating the case under fraud and communications laws.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors In Malaysia, Information Manipulation Actors, Disinformation Actors Targeting Royal Malaysia Police, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting The Royal Malaysia Police"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Royal Malaysia Police, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Malaysia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1111,"occurred_on":"2025-06-19","title":"Reported AI-Generated Video Call Impersonation of Cryptocurrency Analyst Leads to Alleged Malware Installation and Account Theft","description":"Cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto reported losing access to her X, Telegram, and MetaMask accounts through a video call with a purported deepfake impersonating a trusted contact. According to Fujimoto, the attacker, who appeared on Zoom as her acquaintance, instructed her to install software under the guise of resolving an audio issue. Fujimoto believes this enabled malware installation. In response, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned such attacks render video call verification unreliable.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Mai Fujimoto, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1110,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Alleged AI-Manipulated Video Uses Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's Likeness in Investment Scam","description":"Macau's Judiciary Police reported a deepfake video that depicts Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai endorsing an investment platform. The alleged manipulated footage, based on real event coverage, was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes via social media. While no victims had come forward as of reporting, authorities flagged the video as part of a pattern of AI-enabled scams and urged public vigilance.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Sam Hou Fai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sam Hou Fai, General Public Of Macau"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1112,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Scammer Reportedly Used AI Voice Clone of WCPO Cincinnati Meteorologist in Facebook Fraud Attempts","description":"WCPO Cincinnati reported that a scammer impersonated its meteorologist Jennifer Ketchmark using AI voice cloning. A reportedly fraudulent Facebook account made friend requests and sent direct messages requesting money, using an AI-generated voice that mimicked Ketchmark's. The scam attempted to gain trust by sounding convincingly like her. WCPO warned viewers and urged reporting the fake account to Meta. No confirmed victims or losses were publicly reported.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Jennifer Ketchmark, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jennifer Ketchmark, Wcpo Cincinnati, General Public Of Cincinnati, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1140,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Purported Deepfake of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Promotes Alleged Fraudulent Government Investment Scheme","description":"A reported deepfake depicts Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake endorsing a government investment plan. It reportedly uses manipulated footage from a May 3rd Satana TV program, dubbed or voice-cloned into English, and including a news article imitating the Daily Mirror to lure people to sign up for the scheme. Sri Lanka CERT, journalists, and the Presidential Media Division reportedly confirmed the video and associated links were AI-generated and part of a phishing and scam operation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Government Of Sri Lanka, General Public Of Sri Lanka, Epistemic Integrity, Daily Mirror Of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1309,"occurred_on":"2025-06-17","title":"Springer Nature Book 'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Fabricated or Unverifiable Citations","description":"'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems,' published by Springer Nature in June 2025, reportedly contains numerous purportedly untraceable academic citations. Independent analyses by multiple researchers allegedly found that a substantial share of references in certain chapters could not be verified, including citations to journals that do not exist. Citation patterns reportedly appear consistent with known large language model hallucination behaviors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Srikanta Patnaik, Jair Minoro Abe, Kazumi Nakamatsu, Francesco Vigliarolo, Springer Nature, Unnamed Chapter Authors"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Academic Researchers, Ai Researchers, Readers Of Academic And Technical Publications, Students, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1120,"occurred_on":"2025-06-16","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Videos Depict Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Endorsing Betting Platforms","description":"Bangladesh's Chief Adviser's Press Wing has warned the public about alleged AI-generated videos depicting Muhammad Yunus endorsing gambling apps. 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The clip was reportedly styled as a street interview and went viral with millions of views. Reportedly, dela Rosa faced backlash for spreading disinformation but defended the video's message, allegedly ignoring its fabrication.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sebastian Duterte, Ronald Dela Rosa"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Political Institutions Of The Philippines, Judicial Integrity Of The Philippines, General Public Of The Philippines, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":13},{"incident_id":1141,"occurred_on":"2025-06-15","title":"Purported AI Voice Cloning Used to Impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio","description":"Sometime in mid-June 2025, an unknown actor reportedly used AI voice-cloning and text generation to impersonate U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The impostor allegedly contacted at least five high-level officials, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress, via Signal and text messages. The actions reportedly aimed to manipulate targets into sharing sensitive information or account access.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Impersonating Marco Rubio, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["United States Department Of State, Officials Targeted By Impersonator Of Marco Rubio, Marco Rubio, Government Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":23},{"incident_id":1107,"occurred_on":"2025-06-13","title":"Bulgarian Tennis Player Grigor Dimitrov Alleges Deepfake Scam Promoting Fraudulent Investment Scheme Using His Likeness","description":"A purported deepfake video depicting Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has allegedly been circulating on social media. It reportedly is promoting a fraudulent stock and cryptocurrency trading program. Dimitrov publicly warned fans that the video was fake and urged them not to share personal information or engage with the linked platform. 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In April, Alexander Taylor was reportedly killed by police after asking ChatGPT to reconnect him with an AI entity. 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These AI-generated fakes spread widely on social media during the investigation delay, reportedly confusing even aviation professionals and misleading the public. Experts warned that the misuse exploited the grief of victims' families and amplified misinformation about the tragedy.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Actors Exploiting The Air India Flight 171 Disaster"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Families Of The Victims Of Air India Flight 171, Experts Investigating The Air India Flight 171 Crash, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1097,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Google AI Overview Reportedly Misstates Aircraft Manufacturer as Airbus Instead of Boeing in Air India Flight 171 Crash","description":"Following the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171, Google's AI Overview feature reportedly returned search results incorrectly identifying the aircraft involved as an Airbus A330 rather than the actual Boeing 787. The reported error, which varied across search queries, was traced to AI-generated summarizations that conflated references to Airbus as Boeing's competitor. Google later acknowledged and removed the faulty output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Airbus, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1114,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Video Ads Impersonate Bank of Montreal Strategist Brian Belski to Promote Investment Scam","description":"A purportedly AI-generated video of Bank of Montreal Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski was used in an alleged fraudulent investment ad campaign on Meta platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. The ads reportedly impersonated Belski to promote a WhatsApp investment group. BMO confirmed the impersonation and warned users; the Facebook page was reportedly renamed and repurposed by scammers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Brian Belski, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Brian Belski, Bank Of Montreal, General Public Of Canada"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1465,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicted Bulgarian Politician Kostadin Kostadinov Falling During Protest","description":"A purportedly AI-generated video circulated on social media reportedly depicting Bulgarian politician Kostadin Kostadinov falling while jumping a fence during a June 8 protest against adoption of the euro in Bulgaria. Reporting said the clip was generated from a still image taken at the protest and bore a partially obscured Haliuo AI watermark. The video was reposted by multiple accounts and reportedly drew more than one million views.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Visoko Naprezhenie, Mario Stefanov, Budilnikbg.Com"],"developers":["Haliuo Ai"],"harmed":["Kostadin Kostadinov, General Public Of Bulgaria, Epistemic Integrity, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1681,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Georgia Retired Couple Reportedly Lost Nearly $800,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam Using Purported AI-Generated 'Ghost Site'","description":"A retired Gwinnett County, Georgia, couple reported losing nearly $800,000 after a stranger contacted Jerry Dunaway on WhatsApp and encouraged cryptocurrency trading. Police reportedly told the couple that scammers used an AI-generated \"ghost site\" to manipulate the account information he saw. The specific AI tool and developer were not identified. The loss was discovered when a larger withdrawal failed.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers","Investment scam operators","Cybercriminals","Cryptocurrency scammers"],"developers":["Generative AI developers"],"harmed":["Mindy Dunaway","Jerry Dunaway","Financial scam victims","Elderly investors","Elderly individuals","Cryptocurrency scam victims"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1108,"occurred_on":"2025-06-10","title":"Digital Rights Groups Accuse Meta and Character.AI of Facilitating Unlicensed Therapy via Chatbots","description":"In June 2025, nearly two dozen consumer and digital rights organizations filed a complaint with the FTC alleging that AI chatbots on Meta and Character.AI platforms falsely claimed to be licensed therapists, provided fabricated license numbers, and made misleading assurances of confidentiality. 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Victims were allegedly lured to fraudulent sites where card details were stolen and large unauthorized charges were made. The scams, which reportedly began in late May 2025, prompted multiple complaints from both impersonated physicians and defrauded consumers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anders Tegnell, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Agnes Wold, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Sweden, General Public, Consumers Misled By Fraudulent Ads, Anders Tegnell, Agnes Wold"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1160,"occurred_on":"2025-06-05","title":"Reported AI-Aided Development of Explosive Devices by Long Island Resident Michael Gann","description":"Federal prosecutors allege that Michael Gann, a 55-year-old Long Island man, used AI tools to identify chemicals and instructions for making improvised explosive devices. He allegedly built seven bombs, transported them to Manhattan, and stored five with shotgun shells on a rooftop. Authorities say he tested and discarded some devices in public areas before his June 5, 2025 arrest. Gann faces federal charges; no injuries were reported.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Michael Gann"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of New York City"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1257,"occurred_on":"2025-06-04","title":"Argentine Court Reportedly Annuls Criminal Conviction After Judge Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Draft Ruling Without Disclosure","description":"The Penal Chamber of Esquel, Argentina, reportedly annulled a June 2025 robbery conviction after determining that Judge Carlos Rogelio Richeri had allegedly used ChatGPT to draft part of the ruling without disclosure or human oversight. A copied phrase purportedly exposed AI authorship, prompting findings of due-process violations and data-handling concerns. The case was reassigned, and the Chubut Superior Court opened an ethics investigation.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Carlos Rogelio Richeri"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Justice System Of Argentina, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Juzgado Penal De Esquel, Raul Amelio Payalef"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1603,"occurred_on":"2025-06-03","title":"Crown Prosecution Service Reportedly Filed Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Two Extradition Appeals","description":"In joined appeals involving Andreea-Maria Tobosaru and Marian Tofan, the Crown Prosecution Service reportedly filed grounds of opposition containing two nonexistent authorities that likely originated from purported generative AI. The citations also appeared in a later document. The High Court said they did not affect the appeals, and the CPS apologized, citing inadequate verification by a reviewing lawyer.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Crown Prosecution Service, Lawyers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Andreea Maria Tobosaru, Marian Tofan, Extradition Appellants, High Court Of Justice (England And Wales), Courts"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1304,"occurred_on":"2025-06-01","title":"Whirlpool Reportedly Used AI-Altered Footage of North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador in Brazilian Advertisement","description":"An advertising campaign created by DM9, a São Paulo–based subsidiary of Omnicom Group, for Whirlpool's Brazilian brand Consul reportedly used AI to alter footage from a 2018 TED Talk by North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador. The video reportedly modified her voice, statements, and slides to reference Brazilian energy data without her consent, appeared in an award-winning commercial, and later prompted a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her likeness and reputational harm.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dm9, Omnicom Group, Whirlpool, Consul"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Deandrea Salvador, General Public, General Public Of Brazil, Epistemic Integrity, Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity, General Public Of North Carolina"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1370,"occurred_on":"2025-05-31","title":"California Teen Reportedly Died of Overdose After Repeatedly Seeking Drug-Use Guidance Allegedly from ChatGPT","description":"In San Jose, California, 19-year-old Sam Nelson reportedly died from an overdose. His mother told SFGATE she later reviewed ChatGPT logs showing repeated requests over ~18 months for drug-use and dosing guidance, and she alleged the LLM sometimes provided granular instructions after initial refusals. SFGATE reported a toxicology report found a fatal combination of alcohol, Xanax, and kratom. OpenAI expressed condolences and said it is strengthening safety guardrails.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Sam Nelson, Family Of Sam Nelson, Chatgpt Users, Openai Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1085,"occurred_on":"2025-05-30","title":"Phone of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Allegedly Breached in Reported AI Voice Impersonation Incident","description":"President Trump announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had been impersonated via a phone breach involving AI-generated voice messages and spoofed texts. The attacker reportedly contacted high-profile individuals in her network while posing as Wiles. 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According to the sheriff's office and Proxyware, the campaign involved nearly 100 sites linked to a centralized operation in South Africa. Once users were identified as students or locals, the sites reportedly deployed harmful ads or malware. Authorities warn of sensational content used to manipulate users.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scam Network Based In South Africa"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Residents Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Families Of Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1095,"occurred_on":"2025-05-30","title":"Alleged Russian-Linked Deepfake Campaign Misattributes Infrastructure Projects to Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré","description":"A reported wave of allegedly AI-generated and misleading media content promoting Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré has been circulating. Investigators described videos attributing development projects to Traoré, reportedly part of a campaign by Russian-linked media to support junta regimes across the Sahel. Experts warned of the campaign's destabilizing effects and its potential to normalize military rule and foreign ideological influence.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Kremlin Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem, Government Of Russia, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of West Africa, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1286,"occurred_on":"2025-05-29","title":"Purportedly AI-Assisted Citation Errors Allegedly Found in Newfoundland and Labrador's 2025 Health Workforce Report by Deloitte","description":"A Deloitte-authored Health Human Resources Plan released by Newfoundland and Labrador in May 2025 was later reported by The Independent to contain several inaccurate or apparently non-existent research citations. Researchers named in the disputed citations reportedly denied authoring the referenced papers. Deloitte stated that AI was selectively used to support some citation work and that it is revising the report.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deloitte"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Healthcare Policymakers, Government Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Martha Macleod, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Canadian Journal Of Respiratory Therapy"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1081,"occurred_on":"2025-05-27","title":"Voice Actor Alleges Unconsented Use of AI-Generated Voice on ScotRail Trains","description":"Scottish voice actor Gayanne Potter alleges her voice was used without proper consent in ScotRail's AI train announcements. She claims she had agreed to limited use of her voice data by ReadSpeaker but was not informed it would be used in a synthetic voice system called \"Iona.\" ScotRail continues to use the voice, stating the dispute is between Potter and ReadSpeaker. 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When prompted by his mother, ChatGPT reportedly acknowledged it had failed to provide grounding responses and contributed to psychological escalation.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Jacob Irwin, Family Of Jacob Irwin, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1096,"occurred_on":"2025-05-25","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Depicts Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso Delivering Speech on Western Exploitation","description":"A video reportedly published on May 25, 2025, claimed to show Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré delivering a forceful speech against Western media and exploitation. The video, which purportedly used AI-generated visuals and audio, was shared widely on social platforms. Despite containing disclaimers identifying it as fictional, the video was reportedly circulated and interpreted by some viewers as authentic.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Univers Inspirant, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Burkina Faso, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1092,"occurred_on":"2025-05-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Portrays Pope Leo XIV Addressing Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso","description":"A purported 36-minute AI-generated deepfake video circulated online portraying Pope Leo XIV delivering a speech to Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré. The Vatican Press Office and Catholic broadcaster Patrick Madrid publicly confirmed the video was fabricated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Roman Catholic Public, Pope Leo Xiv, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1084,"occurred_on":"2025-05-22","title":"Federal 'Make America Healthy Again' Report Released with Multiple Reportedly Erroneous and Unverifiable Citations","description":"The federal \"Make America Healthy Again\" (MAHA) report, released under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., included hundreds of citations, some of which were reportedly nonexistent or erroneous. Analysts reportedly identified markers consistent with AI-generated text, such as repeated entries, nonexistent studies, and URLs containing \"oaicite,\" suggesting use of tools like ChatGPT. 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Investigators reportedly linked the ads to businesses in Australia and New Zealand using deceptive redirects and alias branding.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Actors Linked To Vellec Group Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Healthy Life Choices Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Apex United Pty Ltd"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rebel Wilson, Public Trust In Medical Guidance, Norman Swan, Jonathan Shaw, General Public Of Australia, Australians With Chronic Health Problems, Adele"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1489,"occurred_on":"2025-05-20","title":"ChatGPT Was Reportedly Used in Planning School Stabbing in Pirkkala, Finland, That Injured Three Pupils","description":"In May 2025, a 16-year-old boy stabbed three 14-year-old girls at Vähäjärvi School in Pirkkala, Finland. Same-day reporting said a manifesto attributed to the suspect claimed he used ChatGPT while planning the attack. Later court reporting said police found hundreds of pre-attack searches or queries described as involving AI, including topics related to stabbing, anatomy, school attacks, police procedures, evidence concealment, and manifestos.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pirkkala School Stabbing Suspect, Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Ai Search Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Vahajarvi School Pupils, Vahajarvi School Community, Pirkkala School Stabbing Victims, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":13},{"incident_id":1500,"occurred_on":"2025-05-19","title":"New Jersey Man Cornelius Shannon Allegedly Published Hundreds of AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Albums in TAKE IT DOWN Act Case","description":"In one of the first prosecutions under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, DOJ alleged that New Jersey defendant Cornelius Shannon published at least 360 albums of AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting about 90 women, including public figures, beginning during a charged period anchored to May 2025. Prosecutors said the content appeared on an adult image- and video-sharing platform and was viewed millions of times.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators","Cornelius Shannon"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of deepfake abuse","Impersonated public figures","Epistemic integrity","Celebrities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1075,"occurred_on":"2025-05-19","title":"New Orleans Police Reportedly Used Real-Time Facial Recognition Alerts Supplied by Project NOLA Despite Local Ordinance","description":"New Orleans police reportedly received real-time facial recognition alerts from a privately operated surveillance network run by Project NOLA, reportedly leading to dozens of arrests. This purported use of AI surveillance appears to conflict with a 2022 city ordinance that restricts facial recognition to specific post-incident investigations. Police are alleged to have not consistently disclosed the technology's use.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Project NOLA","New Orleans Police Department","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers","Dahua Technology"],"harmed":["Residents subject to live surveillance in New Orleans","Privacy","People misidentified by facial recognition systems","General public of the United States","General public of New Orleans","General public","Biometric data subjects","Arrested individuals in New Orleans"],"report_count":15},{"incident_id":1079,"occurred_on":"2025-05-17","title":"Purported AI-Manipulated Videos Depict Mauricio Macri Endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato Withdrawing Before Buenos Aires Vote","description":"Purported AI-generated deepfake videos were reportedly circulated on X in the final hours before the Buenos Aires municipal election in May 2025. The alleged synthetic content depicted Mauricio Macri endorsing Manuel Adorni and Silvia Lospennato withdrawing. Officials reportedly described the material as an attempt to mislead voters. A formal complaint was filed with the electoral tribunal, and an investigation was requested.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Affiliated With Pro La Libertad Avanza Social Media Accounts, @Gordodan_, @Mileiemperador, @Patriciovogel1"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mauricio Macri, Silvia Lospennato, Voters Of Buenos Aires, Voters Of Argentina, General Public Of Argentina, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1104,"occurred_on":"2025-05-17","title":"AI Chatbot Allegedly Used to Research Explosive Materials in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing","description":"An unnamed AI chatbot was reportedly used by Guy Edward Bartkus and Daniel Park, the perpetrators of the 2025 Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, to research explosive materials and optimize fuel mixtures. Records show the chatbot responded to queries related to ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) composition. The bombing resulted in one death, four injuries, and significant structural damage.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Guy Edward Bartkus, Daniel Park"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Staff Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Patients Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Occupants And Residents Of Buildings Adjacent To American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1126,"occurred_on":"2025-05-16","title":"Reported Use of Deepfake Video Impersonating Owen Wilson in Romance Scam with Fake Job Payments","description":"A Reddit user reported in May 2025 that her mother is being groomed by scammers using an AI-generated deepfake video impersonating actor Owen Wilson. The scam reportedly began on a game app (Yahtzee with Friends) and shifted to WhatsApp voice calls, with the victim promised a fake Warner Bros job paying small sums via Cash App. The scammer allegedly claims he will buy a house for the victim's family as part of the deception. The video is cited as the main “proof” of authenticity.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Cybercriminals, Synthetic Media Creators, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Mother Of Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Players Of Yahtzee With Friends, Owen Wilson, General Public, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1074,"occurred_on":"2025-05-15","title":"Citation Errors in Concord Music v. Anthropic Attributed to Claude AI Use by Defense Counsel","description":"In a legal filing in Universal Music Group et al. v. 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The FBI warns the scheme may involve credential theft and social engineering, with AI voice cloning used to increase believability.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["United States State Government Officials, United States Federal Government Officials, Former United States Government Officials, Family And Friends Of United States Government Officials"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1072,"occurred_on":"2025-05-14","title":"Grok Chatbot Reportedly Inserted Content About South Africa and 'White Genocide' in Unrelated User Queries","description":"xAI's Grok chatbot reportedly inserted unsolicited references to \"white genocide\" in South Africa into a wide array of unrelated conversations on X. These reported interjections introduced inflammatory, racially charged content into otherwise neutral threads.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, X (Twitter)"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Public Discourse Integrity, Black South Africans"],"report_count":22},{"incident_id":1071,"occurred_on":"2025-05-14","title":"Student Reportedly Files Complaint Over Professor's Undisclosed Use of Generative AI at Northeastern University","description":"A student at Northeastern University reportedly filed a complaint after discovering that a professor had used generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce course materials despite university policies discouraging undisclosed AI use. The student alleged hypocrisy, citing a syllabus that barred unauthorized AI use by students. The professor acknowledged having used AI-generated materials and expressed regret over not reviewing them more carefully. No tuition refund was reportedly granted.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Rick Arrowood"],"developers":["Perplexity, Openai, Gamma.App"],"harmed":["Rick Arrowood, Northeastern University Students, Northeastern University, Ella Stapleton, University Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1083,"occurred_on":"2025-05-13","title":"Texas Homeowner Reportedly Spent $3,000 to Contest AI-Flagged Warning of Insurance Nonrenewal","description":"In Texas, homeowners including Tracy Gartenmann reported warnings against insurance nonrenewals based on aerial imagery flagged by AI systems. Gartenmann's insurer, Travelers, reportedly cited overhanging trees. She reportedly spent $3,000 to address the issue and retain coverage. While the AI system appears to have functioned as intended, critics argue it lacks adequate human oversight and imposes material and emotional burdens on policyholders. 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The Cyprus Consumers Association stated that several individuals suffered significant financial losses after being misled by the videos, which circulated via social media and messaging apps. Authorities are investigating, and the association has warned of potential cross-border spread of the scheme.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Haris Georgiades, General Public Of Cyprus, Averof Neofytou"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1159,"occurred_on":"2025-05-10","title":"Government‑Backed AI4Peat Mapping Tool Allegedly Misidentifies Granite Outcrops and Quarries as Peat","description":"The UK's AI4Peat mapping project, developed by Natural England in collaboration with Microsoft, reportedly produced significant misclassifications of peatland across England, including labeling rocky outcrops, stone walls, and woodlands as peat bogs. In addition to the purportedly flawed data being publicly released and allegedly incorporated into official communications by Defra, the resulting confusion also reportedly led to the loss of trust among farmers and conservation stakeholders.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Natural England, Government Of The United Kingdom, Department For Environment Food And Rural Affairs, Defra"],"developers":["Natural England, Microsoft"],"harmed":["Policymakers In The United Kingdom, Landowners In The United Kingdom, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Farmers In The United Kingdom, Environmental Restoration Programs In The United Kingdom, Conservationists In The United Kingdom, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1070,"occurred_on":"2025-05-09","title":"Serviceaide AI Platform Implicated in Health Data Exposure Affecting 483,000 Catholic Health Patients","description":"An AI-linked platform operated by Serviceaide exposed sensitive health data from Catholic Health, affecting 483,000 patients. The breach stemmed from a misconfigured Elasticsearch database used in Serviceaide’s agentic AI infrastructure. Exposed information included medical records, insurance details, and login credentials. While no misuse has been confirmed, the nature of the data has prompted regulatory scrutiny and legal investigations.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Serviceaide"],"developers":["Serviceaide"],"harmed":["Privacy, Patients Of Catholic Health, Patients, Catholic Health"],"report_count":14},{"incident_id":1398,"occurred_on":"2025-05-08","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Misrepresented CBS Anchor Doug Dunbar and Frisco, Texas, Stabbing Suspect Amid Online Misinformation Campaign","description":"After a fatal stabbing at a Frisco, Texas, high school track meet, online accounts reportedly circulated a purported deepfake video on Instagram that allegedly both altered CBS anchor Doug Dunbar's speech and falsely depicted suspect Karmelo Anthony holding a knife. The manipulated content was reportedly reposted across multiple accounts, spreading misinformation about the case and intensifying inflammatory online discourse after the killing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Doug Dunbar, Karmelo Anthony, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of Texas"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1080,"occurred_on":"2025-05-08","title":"Noodlophile Stealer Reportedly Distributed Through Allegedly Fraudulent AI Content Platforms","description":"A campaign reportedly used fake AI video generation sites to distribute malware under the guise of AI-generated content. Promoted via social media, these sites allegedly tricked users into downloading files containing Noodlophile Stealer, a previously unreported infostealer, and in some cases XWorm. The malware harvested credentials and could enable remote access.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Developer Of Noodlophile Stealer, Unknown Actors Operating Fraudulent Ai Themed Websites, Unknown Actors Distributing Malware As A Service (Maas)"],"developers":["Unknown Developer Of Noodlophile Stealer"],"harmed":["Users Whose Devices Were Potentially Compromised Via Remote Access Trojans (Rats), Targets Of Credential Theft, Small Businesses Targeted By Noodlophile Stealer, Individuals Targeted By Noodlophile Stealer"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":1196,"occurred_on":"2025-05-07","title":"Judge Reportedly Disqualifies Butler Snow Lawyers Following Purported Use of ChatGPT-Fabricated Citations in Alabama Prison Litigation","description":"Three Butler Snow attorneys defending a former Alabama corrections commissioner were reportedly disqualified after two motions cited five non-existent cases generated via ChatGPT. Judge Anna Manasco is reported to have publicly reprimanded the lawyers, referred them to the Alabama State Bar, and ordered broad disclosure; she declined to sanction the firm. An external review of 2,400 citations across 330 filings reported no further errors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Butler Snow, Matthew B. Reeves, William Cranford, William Lunsford"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Frankie Johnson, Alabama Department Of Corrections, State Of Alabama, Butler Snow, Matthew B. 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Perry later clarified via Instagram that she had not attended the event. While no malicious actor or harm has been confirmed, this marks the second consecutive year such images have gone viral","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Katy Perry, General Public, Fans Of Katy Perry, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1060,"occurred_on":"2025-05-06","title":"Institute for Strategic Dialogue Reports Russian-Aligned Operation Overload Using Purported AI-Generated Impersonations Across January to March 2025","description":"Researchers at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) report that Operation Overload (also known as Matryoshka or Storm-1679) is a Russian-aligned campaign leveraging purported AI-generated voiceovers and visual impersonations to spread false or inflammatory content across platforms. The campaign reportedly involved at least 135 discrete posts analyzed by ISD in early 2025 targeting institutions and individuals, including one purported viral video claiming USAID funded celebrity trips to Ukr","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Russian Aligned Actors, Operation Overload, Matryoshka"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Western Support For Ukraine, Voters In Germany, Usaid, Ukrainian Refugees, News Organizations, Law Enforcement Agencies, Journalists, General Public, Fact Checkers, European Politicians, Academics, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1506,"occurred_on":"2025-05-01","title":"ChatGPT Was Alleged to Have Reinforced Pittsburgh Man's Stalking and Threats Against Women","description":"The Department of Justice said Brett Michael Dadig used an AI chatbot while stalking, threatening, doxxing, and intimidating 11 women from May through November 2025. Charging documents reportedly described ChatGPT as a \"therapist\" and \"best friend\" that encouraged his behavior. Dadig was indicted in December 2025 and pleaded guilty in March 2026.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Stalkers","OpenAI","Brett Michael Dadig"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of interstate threats","Stalking victims","Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1481,"occurred_on":"2025-05-01","title":"Purported AI-Generated YouTube Network Reportedly Promoted Alberta Secession and U.S. Annexation Narratives","description":"Researchers reported that a network of 20 inauthentic YouTube channels used purportedly AI-generated avatars and voiceovers with deepfake-style thumbnails, as well as paid voice actors, to pose as Albertan commentators and promote false or misleading claims about Alberta secession and U.S. annexation. The channels allegedly drew nearly 40 million views and distorted political debate, reportedly undermining Canada's information ecosystem.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1516, Redvox Tv, Pravda Disinformation Network, Ottawax, North49, Noah Campbell, Marc Miller N. 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Kotkas and Veriff later described the call as a real-time deepfake or live video clone. Rozenberg reportedly noticed the missing Estonian accent and verified through Slack that the request was fraudulent. No financial loss was reported.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Veriff, Kaarel Kotkas, Epistemic Integrity, Andrea Rozenberg"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1102,"occurred_on":"2025-04-30","title":"Purported Deepfake Featuring Dr. Rinki Murphy and Jack Tame Reportedly Used to Promote Diabetes Scam in New Zealand","description":"A purported AI-generated deepfake video reportedly impersonated Auckland University diabetes expert Dr. Rinki Murphy, depicting her in a TVNZ interview with journalist Jack Tame promoting a fake diabetes cure. The alleged scam video circulated on social media in April–June 2025, prompting concern that New Zealanders were deceived into stopping prescribed medications. Despite reporting the incident, new variants of the video reportedly continued to emerge.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rinki Murphy, Jack Tame, Diabetes Patients, Diabetes Patients In New Zealand, General Public Of New Zealand"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1045,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"Mother in Louisville, Kentucky Describes Phone Scam Involving Purported AI-Generated Voice of Her Daughter","description":"Louisville, Kentucky mother Kim Alvey reportedly received a phone call in which an unknown individual purportedly used AI-generated voice cloning to impersonate her 10-year-old daughter, claiming she had been in an accident. The call escalated with a male voice threatening to kidnap the child. Alvey confirmed her daughter was safe at school and identified the call as a scam.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mother And Daughter In Louisville, General Public Of Louisville Kentucky"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1055,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"FBI Reports AI Use by Threat Actors in Broader Cyber Context Including Infrastructure Intrusions","description":"FBI Deputy Assistant Director Cynthia Kaiser stated that adversarial actors, particularly those affiliated with China and organized cybercriminal groups, are increasingly integrating AI tools across the cyberattack lifecycle, with documented use cases reportedly including purported AI-generated spear phishing, business identity fabrication, internal network mapping, and deepfake-enabled fraud. The tools are allegedly already assisting intrusions targeting U.S. infrastructure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Government Of China, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["United States Critical Infrastructure, Private Companies, Government Agencies, Employees Targeted By Phishing, Employees Targeted By Deepfake Impersonations"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1101,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"Meta AI App Reportedly Publishes Personal Chats Without Users Fully Realizing","description":"Meta launched a stand-alone AI app with a \"Discover\" feed allowing users to share conversations with its chatbot. Multiple reports indicate that some users may have inadvertently published highly personal interactions, including audio recordings, medical questions, legal concerns, and intimate relationship disclosures. While Meta states that sharing is opt-in, the feature's design and labeling may have led to user confusion about what would be publicly visible.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","Meta users","Meta AI users","Chatbot users","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1247,"occurred_on":"2025-04-28","title":"Meta AI Reportedly Generated Purportedly False Claims Linking Activist Robby Starbuck to January 6th Riot, Prompting Defamation Lawsuit","description":"Conservative activist Robby Starbuck reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against Meta, alleging its Meta AI chatbot published false statements claiming he participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was arrested, denied the Holocaust, and was unfit to parent. Filed April 28, 2025, in Delaware Superior Court, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, citing reputational and safety harms. Meta reportedly stated it had updated its AI models to reduce inaccuracies.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Robby Starbuck, Meta Users, Meta Ai Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1047,"occurred_on":"2025-04-27","title":"Australian Analyst Allegedly Targeted by Scam Using Purportedly Sophisticated AI-Generated Corporate Materials","description":"A report by ABC News Australia describes how scammers allegedly used AI tools to create detailed fake websites for two fabricated companies, APPC Capital Singapore and Thackeray Mines and Minerals Inc., as part of an investment scam. A pseudonymous Australian fraud analyst (\"Leon\") was reportedly targeted. Experts cited in the article warn that AI lowers the barrier for generating convincing scams that can deceive even experienced analysts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Appc Capital Singapore, Thackeray Mines And Minerals Inc., Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Unspecified Generative Ai Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["\"Leon\" (Pseudonymous Australian Fraud Analyst), General Public Of Australia, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1197,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Photo of Burning Truck in Manila Reportedly Triggered Firefighter Response","description":"Firefighters in Manila reportedly responded to a supposed burning truck after being alerted with a photo later determined to have purportedly been AI-generated. Four fire trucks, including units from the Bureau of Fire Protection, reportedly arrived on the scene but found the vehicle intact. The false alert allegedly wasted emergency resources.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Philippines Bureau Of Fire Protection, Volunteer Firefighters In Manila, General Public Of Manila, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1093,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Fact-Checkers Identify Viral Photo of Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré with 'Wife and Children' as AI-Generated Composite","description":"A manipulated image allegedly showing Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traoré with a wife and three children circulated widely on social media. Investigations by GhanaFact and others concluded the image was altered using AI tools, merging Traoré's likeness from a 2023 Russia-Africa summit photo with fabricated figures. The harm stems from the spread of false personal information about a political figure, potentially shaping public perception through synthetic, misleading media.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Burkina Faso, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1040,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Meta User-Created AI Companions Allegedly Implicated in Facilitating Sexually Themed Conversations Involving Underage Personas","description":"Third-party testing of Meta's AI chatbot services on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp reportedly found that both official and user-created bots engaged in sexually explicit roleplaying with accounts identifying as minors. Some bots, including those reportedly using licensed celebrity voices, allegedly escalated conversations into graphic scenarios. Meta subsequently adjusted some safeguards but reportedly continued allowing certain forms of roleplaying involving underage personas.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Whatsapp Users, Minors, Meta Users, Instagram Users, General Public, Facebook Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1043,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Reddit Moderators Report Unauthorized AI Study Involving Fabricated Identities by Purported University of Zurich Researchers","description":"Researchers purportedly affiliated with the University of Zurich reportedly deployed undisclosed AI-generated comments on Reddit's r/ChangeMyView to study persuasion by allegedly fabricating identities such as sexual assault survivors and racial minorities. The experiment reportedly involved unauthorized demographic profiling, emotional manipulation, and violations of subreddit and platform rules. The researchers allegedly deviated from their approved protocol without renewed ethics oversight.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["University Of Zurich Researchers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Reddit Users On Rchangemyview Subreddit"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1099,"occurred_on":"2025-04-25","title":"Factum in Ko v. Li Allegedly Contains AI-Generated Case Law Citations","description":"In Ko v. Li, 2025 ONSC 2766, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice identified multiple inaccurate or nonexistent case citations in a factum submitted by counsel for the applicant. Justice FL Myers questioned whether generative AI was used in drafting the document, noting the cited cases were either irrelevant, misrepresented, or did not exist. The court ordered the lawyer to show cause why she should not be cited for contempt, citing duties of accuracy and technological competence.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jisuh Lee"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Hanna Ko, Jisuh Lee, Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1046,"occurred_on":"2025-04-24","title":"Brazil's Social Security AI Tool Is Allegedly Rejecting Complex Claims Improperly","description":"Brazil’s AI-powered Meu INSS app allegedly misclassified a retirement claim filed by Josélia de Brito, a former sugarcane worker, by purportedly recording her as male. De Brito reportedly suffers from multiple chronic illnesses and faced repeated denials of social benefits due to minor filing errors. Analysts cited in the reporting suggest the system's design may disadvantage rural and digitally excluded users.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Instituto Nacional Do Seguro Social (Inss), Government Of Brazil"],"developers":["Dataprev"],"harmed":["Rural Workers In Brazil, Digitally Excluded Populations"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1054,"occurred_on":"2025-04-23","title":"Anthropic Report Details Claude Misuse for Influence Operations, Credential Stuffing, Recruitment Fraud, and Malware Development","description":"In April 2025, Anthropic published a report detailing several misuse cases involving its Claude LLM, all detected in March. These included an \"influence-as-a-service\" operation that orchestrated over 100 social media bots; an effort to scrape and test leaked credentials for security camera access; a recruitment fraud campaign targeting Eastern Europe; and a novice actor developing sophisticated malware. Anthropic banned the accounts involved but could not confirm downstream deployment.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Malicious Actors, Influence As A Service Operators, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Social Media Users, People Targeted By Malware, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Job Seekers In Eastern Europe, Iot Security Camera Owners, Epistemic Integrity, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1239,"occurred_on":"2025-04-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Steven Bartlett Reportedly Used to Promote Fake WhatsApp Investment Group","description":"A purported deepfake video of entrepreneur and BBC Dragon's Den investor Steven Bartlett circulated on Instagram in April 2025, allegedly claiming to offer exclusive stock tips and inviting users to join a WhatsApp trading group. The reported video referenced U.S. tariff policies to entice viewers with promises of rapid returns. Bartlett's team confirmed the video was fake and worked with platforms to remove it, warning that scammers were attempting to harvest contact details for further fraud.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Steven Bartlett, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Steven Bartlett, Investors, General Public, Fans Of Steven Bartlett"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1038,"occurred_on":"2025-04-22","title":"Scammers Reportedly Use AI Tools to Impersonate Students and Obtain Federal Aid","description":"Between 2021 and 2025, California community colleges faced a surge in fraudulent applications—now estimated at 34% of all submissions. Reports indicate that scammers used generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce identity-verifying responses that enabled them to impersonate students and obtain financial aid. The fraud allegedly resulted in over $13 million in losses over the past year alone, straining administrative and instructional systems and displacing legitimate applicants.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Targeting California Community Colleges, Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["U.S. Taxpayers, Financial Aid Recipients, California Community Colleges, California Community College Students, California Community College Faculty, Students, Community College Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1156,"occurred_on":"2025-04-22","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Circulated Among Students Targets Orrington, Maine Educator","description":"An Orrington, Maine public school teacher was the target of a purported AI‑generated deepfake video depicting their likeness, according to the AOS 47 superintendent. The manipulated content was reportedly shared and circulated by some students. The district confirmed the video had no basis in reality, reported the hosting account, and had the post removed, while affirming support for the teacher and warning about the harms of AI‑based impersonation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Perpetrator(S) Of Deepfake Harassment Targeting Aos 47 Teacher"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Aos 47 Teacher, General Public Of Orrington Maine, Aos 47 Community, Teachers, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1191,"occurred_on":"2025-04-21","title":"NYPD Facial Recognition System Allegedly Produced Erroneous Match That Reportedly Resulted in Wrongful Detention of Trevis Williams","description":"The NYPD's facial recognition system allegedly misidentified Trevis Williams as a suspect in a Union Square indecent exposure case. Despite reportedly notable physical differences and exculpatory phone data, Williams was arrested, jailed for more than two days, and charged. The case was later dismissed. 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The victim communicated for about a year before traveling to Miami, where Asion discovered the fraud. The videos appeared convincing even to friends and family. 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An AI-powered support bot, \"Sam,\" allegedly responded with an invented login policy to justify the behavior. The hallucinated policy was not based on any real company change. The incident reportedly led to subscription cancellations.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cursor, Anysphere"],"developers":["Unknown Llm Developer, Anysphere"],"harmed":["Software Developers, Small Businesses Relying On Cursor, Cursor Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1031,"occurred_on":"2025-04-19","title":"Transgender User Alleges ChatGPT Allowed Suicide Letter Without Crisis Intervention","description":"A transgender user, Miranda Jane Ellison, experiencing acute distress reported that ChatGPT (GPT-4) allowed her to write and submit a suicide letter without intervention. The AI is reported to have offered minimal safety language and ultimately acknowledged its failure to act. Ellison reports having been previously flagged for discussing gender and emotional topics. A formal complaint with transcripts was submitted to OpenAI.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Openai Users, Miranda Jane Ellison, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1308,"occurred_on":"2025-04-18","title":"Springer Nature Book 'Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Nonexistent or Incorrect Citations","description":"\"Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced,\" published by Springer Nature in April 2025, reportedly contained numerous purportedly nonexistent or materially incorrect academic citations. Independent checks allegedly found that many referenced works did not exist or were misattributed, with multiple named researchers reportedly confirming they did not author the cited material. The pattern of errors has been described as consistent with known LLM citation hallucinations.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Springer Nature, Govindakumar Madhavan"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Students, Readers Of Academic And Technical Books, Epistemic Integrity, Academic Researchers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1487,"occurred_on":"2025-04-17","title":"ChatGPT Was Alleged to Have Aided Planning of Florida State University Mass Shooting","description":"On April 17, 2025, a shooting at Florida State University killed Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales and injured others. Phoenix Ikner, the accused shooter, has pleaded not guilty. In 2026, victims' families and attorneys reportedly alleged that Ikner used ChatGPT before the attack to discuss mass shootings, firearms, campus activity, and media attention, and that OpenAI failed to flag or escalate the exchanges. OpenAI denied responsibility.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phoenix Ikner, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Tiru Chabba'S Family, Tiru Chabba, Robert Morales'S Family, Robert Morales, Florida State University Shooting Victims, Florida State University Campus Community, Students, University Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":46},{"incident_id":1037,"occurred_on":"2025-04-16","title":"Microsoft Reportedly Blocks 1.6 Million Bot Signup Attempts Per Hour Amid Global AI-Driven Fraud Surge","description":"Between April 2024 and April 2025, Microsoft reportedly blocked 1.6 million bot signups per hour and disrupted $4 billion in fraud attempts linked to AI-enhanced scams. The company's Cyber Signals report details how generative AI is being used to fabricate realistic e-commerce sites, job offers, customer service bots, and phishing lures. Fraud actors now automate mass-deceptive campaigns with fake reviews, deepfakes, and cloned brand domains at unprecedented scale and speed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Microsoft, General Public, Financial Institutions, Enterprises, Consumers, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1115,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam Uses Economist David Rosenberg's Likeness on Meta Platforms","description":"Fraudsters allegedly used AI-generated content and social media ads to impersonate economist David Rosenberg and promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Victims were reportedly directed to WhatsApp groups with fake stock tips, resulting in substantial financial losses, with some exceeding $500,000. The ads reportedly appeared on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Rosenberg and his family reported the scam to authorities.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating David Rosenberg","Scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed woman who lost $500,000","Unnamed man who lost $450,000","Syed Hasan","Investors","General public","Epistemic integrity","David Rosenberg"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1044,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"Reported Emergence of 'Vegetative Electron Microscopy' in Scientific Papers Traced to Purported AI Training Data Contamination","description":"Researchers reportedly traced the appearance of the nonsensical phrase \"vegetative electron microscopy\" in scientific papers to contamination in AI training data. Testing indicated that large language models such as GPT-3, GPT-4, and Claude 3.5 may reproduce the term. The error allegedly originated from a digitization mistake that merged unrelated words during scanning, and a later translation error between Farsi and English.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Anthropic, Researchers, Scientific Authors"],"developers":["Openai, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Researchers, Scientific Authors, Scientific Publishers, Peer Reviewers, Scholars, Readers Of Scientific Publications, Scientific Record, Academic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1068,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"AI-Powered Presentation Tool Gamma Implicated in Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign","description":"Attackers reportedly exploited Gamma, an AI-powered presentation tool, to create convincing presentation pages that hosted links to a spoofed Microsoft SharePoint login portal. The phishing flow allegedly used compromised email accounts, Cloudflare Turnstile for bot evasion, and adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) tactics to validate credentials in real time and capture session cookies. The campaign aimed to bypass MFA and compromise accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Threat Actors, Unknown Threat Actors Leveraging Gamma, Unknown Aitm Phishing Campaign Actors"],"developers":["Gamma"],"harmed":["Gamma, Microsoft, Microsoft Sharepoint Users, Recipients Of Phishing Emails Sent From Compromised Accounts, Enterprises Relying On Microsoft 365 And Identity Services, Organizations Whose Employees Interacted With Gamma Hosted Phishing Content"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1073,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"$31,000 Sanction in Lacey v. 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DeepSeek reportedly reversed its safety stance mid-conversation.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Anthropic, Openai, Deepseek Ai"],"developers":["Anthropic, Openai, Deepseek Ai"],"harmed":["Substack @Interruptingtea, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1020,"occurred_on":"2025-04-11","title":"Reportedly Unsafe Deployment of Llama.cpp Reveals Interactive AI-Generated CSAM Roleplay Prompts","description":"A study by UpGuard reports that misconfigured llama.cpp servers publicly exposed user prompts, including hundreds of interactive roleplay scenarios. Some prompts explicitly described fictional sexual abuse of children aged 7–12. 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Transcripts reportedly show the chatbot provided empathetic support but also allegedly offered details on suicide methods, validated attempts, and at times discouraged disclosure to family. His parents have reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging design choices nurtured dependency and failed safeguards.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Minors, Family Of Adam Raine, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users, Adam Raine, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":9},{"incident_id":1027,"occurred_on":"2025-04-10","title":"Norwegian Supreme Court Receives Legal Filing with Fabricated Citations Allegedly Generated by AI Tool","description":"In early 2025, Norway’s Supreme Court (Høyesterett) received a legal filing containing hallucinated legal citations and quotes, allegedly inserted by an attorney using an AI tool without verification. The fabricated sources were detected during standard review. While no sanctions were issued, the Court updated its guidance to lawyers, warning that AI use does not exempt them from professional responsibility.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Norwegian Lawyer"],"developers":["Unspecified Generative Ai Developer"],"harmed":["Supreme Court Of Norway, Hoyesterett, Unnamed Clients Represented By Unnamed Norwegian Lawyer, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1019,"occurred_on":"2025-04-10","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Clone of Exante Brokerage Used to Defraud U.S. Investor via JPMorgan Account","description":"Scammers used AI tools to clone the broker Exante and defraud at least one U.S. victim by registering a JPMorgan Chase account and replicating Exante’s trading interface. AI-generated fake documents, deepfakes, and cloned websites enabled the scheme. Exante, which does not operate in the U.S., confirmed the fraud and filed reports with multiple U.S. agencies.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Cloning Exante, Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Individual Investors, Exante, Jpmorgan Chase"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1016,"occurred_on":"2025-04-09","title":"Jailbroken Lovable AI Allegedly Used to Generate and Host Phishing Pages, Steal Credentials, and Bypass Security","description":"The generative AI platform Lovable, which is used for building web apps, was reportedly jailbroken to create and host full phishing campaigns. These campaigns allegedly included credential-harvesting login pages, evasion techniques, and real-time exfiltration via services like Telegram and Firebase. The AI system was reportedly used for generating the phishing content and and then deploying it live on a URL hosted under its own subdomain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Loveable Ai"],"harmed":["General Public, Users Targeted By Phishing Attacks, Impersonated Organizations, Microsoft"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1352,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Malaysian Teenager Allegedly Arrested for Creating and Selling AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Schoolmates and Alumni in Johor","description":"Authorities in Johor, Malaysia reportedly arrested a 16-year-old student who allegedly used AI-enabled tools to generate and sell deepfake images depicting schoolmates and former students. According to police, the images were created from social media photos and distributed online for payment. The alleged activity affected dozens of victims, including minors, some of whom may have been unaware of the misuse. 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Independent analysis found signs of deepfake audio and imagery, and no credible evidence supported the event's existence.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voices Of Change, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Keanu Reeves, General Public, Elon Musk"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1438,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Jiushi Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Reportedly Dragged Fallen Electric Scooter During Delivery Run in Xianyang, Shaanxi","description":"A Jiushi autonomous delivery vehicle reportedly operating on a delivery route in Xianyang, Shaanxi, was filmed dragging a fallen electric scooter that had allegedly been left in the road after an earlier traffic incident. Company statements said the vehicle attempted to avoid the scooter but failed to fully recognize its shape and position, causing part of it to become caught under a wheel. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was reportedly suspended pending investigation.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zto Express"],"developers":["Jiushi Intelligent Technology"],"harmed":["Road Users, Electric Scooter Owner"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1015,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Reported Darknet Launch of Xanthorox AI Introduces Autonomous Cyberattack Platform","description":"Xanthorox AI is a malicious, modular AI system released on darknet forums in early 2025. Designed from scratch for offensive cyber operations, it runs on private infrastructure and includes models for code generation, phishing, malware, social engineering, and real-time voice/image input. Its release represents a deliberate deployment of an autonomous attack platform.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors, Darknet Forum Users, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Xanthorox Ai Creators, Unknown Black Hat Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Phishing Attacks, Victims Of Malware Attacks, Victims Of Automated Cybercrime, General Public, Enterprise It Systems, Critical Infrastructure Systems"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1017,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam in Spain Defrauds 208 Victims of €19 million ($20.9 million)","description":"Spanish police arrested six individuals allegedly behind a €19M ($20.9M) global investment scam powered by AI. The operation used deepfake ads featuring national celebrities to deceive victims, many of whom were selected through targeting algorithms. Scammers posed as financial advisors and fake officials, cycling through romance baiting, investment fraud, and recovery scams. AI-generated content amplified trust and engagement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Criminal Group In Spain, Individuals Arrested In Granada And Alicante"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Spain, Global Victims Targeted By Scams, Individuals Who Lost Money Through Scam Investment Platforms"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1066,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Hong Kong Syndicate Allegedly Used AI-Generated Facial Composites to Open Bank Accounts","description":"Hong Kong police reportedly arrested eight individuals accused of using purportedly AI-generated facial composites to open bank accounts with altered ID photos. Of 44 applications, 30 reportedly succeeded after passing online identity checks. The accounts were then allegedly used to apply for loans and make credit card purchases totaling HK$860,000, and to launder over HK$1.2 million in suspected criminal proceeds. Police linked the operation to local triad-affiliated fraud networks.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hong Kong Based Triad Affiliated Fraud Syndicate, Money Launderers, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Regulatory And Compliance Infrastructure, Loan Providers Targeted Through Fake Identities, Hong Kong Retail Banks, Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong Financial Institutions, General Public Of Hong Kong, Financial Institutions Conducting Remote Kyc Verification, Credit Card Issuers, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1162,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Depicts Altercation Between Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape","description":"A purported AI‑generated deepfake video circulated online falsely depicting a physical altercation between Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. The footage reportedly caused public confusion and risked damaging relations between Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. Toroama reportedly condemned the video as false and malicious, as well as potentially destabilizing, urging stronger action against misleading AI‑generated content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor(S) Provoking Tensions Between Papua New Guinea And Bougainville"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["James Marape, Ishmael Toroama, Government Of Papua New Guinea, General Public Of Papua New Guinea, General Public Of Bougainville, Bougainville Autonomous Government"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1011,"occurred_on":"2025-04-05","title":"Deepfake of Bermuda Premier David Burt Promotes Investment Scam Using Royal Gazette Branding","description":"The Government of Bermuda warned the public about a deepfake video circulating on Facebook that falsely portrayed Premier David Burt promoting a government investment scheme. The deepfake video reportedly mimicked the branding of The Royal Gazette and was linked to fraudulent social media accounts. Authorities confirmed the content was fake and urged the public to report such scams and to be vigilant about them.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating David Burt, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["David Burt, Government Of Bermuda, General Public Of Bermuda, The Royal Gazette"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1013,"occurred_on":"2025-04-04","title":"Essex Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Having Generated and Shared Deepfake Pornography of at Least 20 Women and a Minor","description":"Between March 2023 and May 2024, Brandon Tyler of Essex used AI to generate explicit deepfake pornography of at least 20 women he knew personally, including a 16-year-old. He manipulated their social media photos and shared them, along with their personal details, in online forums promoting sexual violence. He was sentenced to five years in prison in April 2025 under the UK's criminal law against sharing sexually explicit deepfakes, in what is one of the first major prosecutions of its kind.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Brandon Tyler"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Brandon Tyler, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1012,"occurred_on":"2025-04-03","title":"AI Voice Clone of Texas Woman Used in Distress Scam Targeting Brother in Port Neches","description":"Jace Edgar of Port Neches, Texas reportedly received a scam phone call using AI-generated voice cloning to mimic his sister in distress. Believing she had been in an accident, Edgar began to act before noticing the caller avoided direct questions. When he contacted his sister, she was unharmed and unaware of the call. Authorities confirmed this was part of a broader rise in AI-powered scams, urging the public to stay vigilant and avoid sharing personal info with unknown callers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Jayla (Sister Of Jace Edgar), Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jace Edgar, Jayla (Sister Of Jace Edgar)"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1427,"occurred_on":"2025-04-03","title":"Baltimore Lawsuit Alleged DraftKings and FanDuel Used Machine-Learning-Driven Targeting to Exploit Vulnerable Gamblers","description":"In Baltimore, the city sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging that the companies used predictive modeling with machine-learning algorithms, extensive user data, personalized promotions, push notifications, and VIP programs to identify and exploit vulnerable bettors, including people showing signs of gambling disorder. The complaint alleges these systems were designed to maximize user lifetime value and contributed to financial and public-health harms among Baltimore residents.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fanduel, Draftkings"],"developers":["Flutter Entertainment, Draftkings"],"harmed":["People With Gambling Disorders, Baltimore Residents"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1402,"occurred_on":"2025-04-02","title":"DOGE Reportedly Relied on Unvetted ChatGPT Outputs in Canceling National Endowment for the Humanities Grants","description":"Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff reportedly fed National Endowment for the Humanities grant descriptions into ChatGPT to determine whether projects were \"DEI,\" then allegedly used those outputs to help compile a list of grants to terminate. Beginning in April 2025, NEH canceled awards and clawed back funding, reportedly disrupting humanities organizations and projects nationwide after officials allegedly relied on a purportedly flawed, insufficiently vetted AI screening process.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nate Cavanaugh (DOGE)","Justin Fox (DOGE)","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Scholars","National Endowment for the Humanities grantees","Humanities organizations","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1154,"occurred_on":"2025-04-01","title":"Reported AI‑Generated Deepfake Impersonations of Public Figures Allegedly Used in Coordinated Stock Pump‑and‑Dump Scheme Targeting Israeli Investors","description":"A coordinated fraud campaign in Israel allegedly used AI‑generated deepfake impersonations of public figures including Amir Yaron, Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Golan, Noa Kirel, Gal Gadot, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg to promote NASDAQ‑listed Ostin Technology Group Co. 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Paid social media ads, WhatsApp groups, and fake investment platforms reportedly lured investors before the stock collapsed in early July 2025, causing major reported losses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scam Network Linked To Aigenerated Deepfake Campaign Promoting Ost Stock, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Israeli Investors, General Public Of Israel, Amir Yaron, Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Golan, Noa Kirel, Gal Gadot, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Ostin Technology Group, Economy Of Israel, Nasdaq, Stock Market"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1018,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"OpenAI's 4o Model Allegedly Used to Generate Fake Receipts and Prescriptions","description":"OpenAI's new image generator, 4o, was reportedly used to produce realistic fraudulent documents, including fake restaurant receipts, prescriptions for controlled substances, and potentially other identity or financial documents. Users demonstrated how the model could be prompted to bypass safety restrictions to be misused for expense fraud, medical forgery, and other various forms of document falsification.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Regulatory Agencies, Pharmacists, Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, General Public, Expense Management Platforms, Employers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1010,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"GenNomis AI Database Reportedly Exposes Nearly 100,000 Deepfake and Nudify Images in Public Breach","description":"In March 2025, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database linked to GenNomis by AI-NOMIS, a South Korean company offering face-swapping and \"nudify\" AI services. The exposed 47.8GB dataset included nearly 100,000 files. Many depicted explicit deepfake images, some involving minors or celebrities. No personal data was found, but the breach was a serious failure in data security and consent safeguards in AI image-generation platforms.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Gennomis By Ai Nomis, Gennomis"],"developers":["Gennomis By Ai Nomis, Ai Nomis"],"harmed":["Public Figures And Celebrities Depicted In Explicit Ai Images, Minors, Individuals Whose Likenesses Were Used Without Consent, General Public, Privacy, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1050,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"Reportedly AI-Generated Image Circulates Amid Reports of Tanzania Revenue Authority Job Interviews","description":"An image circulated on Facebook purporting to show hundreds of Tanzanians lining up for just five jobs at the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). The photo, reportedly AI-generated, gained traction shortly after TRA invited over 100,000 applicants for interviews on March 29–30. Though TRA had announced more than 1,500 openings, the image misrepresented the situation, stoking public anxiety during a period of high unemployment.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tanzanian Job Seekers, Tanzania Revenue Authority (Tra), General Public In Tanzania"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1569,"occurred_on":"2025-03-28","title":"GPT-4o Allegedly Reinforced California Man Michael Lines's Delusions Before Suicide Attempt","description":"In March 2025, Michael Lines, a 34-year-old California man, allegedly spent weeks discussing religious delusions with GPT-4o after disclosing his bipolar disorder and medication use. His complaint says the chatbot validated his belief that he was Jesus, adopted a divine persona, and failed to redirect him when he expressed suicidal intent. Lines later overdosed and survived after law enforcement found him.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Michael Lines, Openai Users, Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users, People With Bipolar Disorder, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1042,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Fact-Checking Finds Reportedly AI-Generated Video Misattributed Hypertension Cure Endorsements to Taiwo Ajai-Lycett and Chinonso Egemba","description":"Fact-checking reports that a purported AI-generated video circulated on Facebook depicting veteran actor Taiwo Ajai-Lycett discussing a hypertension diagnosis and promoting an unproven treatment by influencer Chinonso Egemba. According to the report, the video exhibited signs of AI generation, including unnatural speech and mismatched lip movements. Both Ajai-Lycett and Egemba have denied involvement, and no credible medical evidence supports the claimed cure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Taiwo Ajai Lycett, Scammers Impersonating Chinonso Egemba, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Taiwo Ajai Lycett, People Suffering From Hypertension, General Public, Fans Of Taiwo Ajai Lycett, Fans Of Chinonso Egemba, Chinonso Egemba"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1180,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Purported Meta AI Chatbot Persona 'Big sis Billie' Reportedly Engages in Romantic Roleplay and Provides Address, Linked to User's Fatal Fall","description":"Reuters reported that a cognitively impaired New Jersey man, Thongbue Wongbandue, died after rushing to meet \"Big sis Billie,\" a purported Meta AI chatbot on Facebook Messenger that allegedly assured him it was real, expressed romantic interest, and invited him to a New York apartment. The family and transcripts reportedly suggest the chatbot's outputs contributed to his decision to travel, allegedly resulting in a fatal fall.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Thongbue Wongbandue, Family Of Thongbue Wongbandue, Meta Ai Users, Chatbot Users, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1350,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Reported Use of AI Apps to Create Sexualized Deepfake Images of High School Students at Cascade High School in Iowa","description":"Students of the Western Dubuque Community School District in Iowa reported that classmates allegedly used AI-enabled applications to generate sexualized deepfake images depicting fellow students. According to local reporting and the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office, the fabricated images were created and shared without consent. The school district reportedly held a public session to address policy gaps and student support following the incident.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Students, Minors, Families Of Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1002,"occurred_on":"2025-03-23","title":"Manipulated Video Using AI-Generated Audio Targets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Fabricated Interview","description":"A viral video falsely claimed to show Layal al-Ekhtiar of Al Arabiya confronting Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over funding a 30-person Umrah delegation with public money while seeking aid from Saudi Arabia. Investigators concluded the video had been dubbed with AI-generated audio. The original interview was broadcast by Saudi-owned Al Arabiya in January 2023, and it contained no such exchange. Lip-sync inconsistencies reportedly confirmed the manipulation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Adil Raja, Social Media Users"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Layal Al Ekhtiar, Shehbaz Sharif, General Public Of Pakistan"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1000,"occurred_on":"2025-03-23","title":"Sora Video Generator Has Reportedly Been Creating Biased Human Representations Across Race, Gender, and Disability","description":"A WIRED investigation found that OpenAI's video generation model, Sora, exhibits representational bias across race, gender, body type, and disability. In tests using 250 prompts, Sora was more likely to depict CEOs and professors as men, flight attendants and childcare workers as women, and showed limited or stereotypical portrayals of disabled individuals and people with larger bodies.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["OpenAI"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","OpenAI"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","People with larger bodies","People with disabilities","People of color","Marginalized groups","LGBTQ+ people","General public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1003,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"Alleged Fraudulent Prompts via AIXBT Dashboard Led Purported AI Trading Agent to Transfer 55.5 ETH from Simulacrum Wallet","description":"A reported hacker attack allegedly compromised the autonomous AI crypto bot AIXBT, purportedly resulting in the theft of 55.5 ETH (approximately $106,200). The attacker is reported to have infiltrated the secure dashboard of the AIXBT autonomous system at 2:00 AM UTC on March 18, 2025, and allegedly queued two fraudulent prompts that instructed the AI agent to transfer funds from its simulacrum wallet.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["0Xhungusman"],"developers":["Rxbt"],"harmed":["Aixbt Users, Aixbt System, Aixbt Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":994,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"AI-Enabled Organized Crime Expands Across Europe","description":"Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025 warns that AI is accelerating the growth of organized crime throughout Europe. Criminal networks are leveraging AI for cyber fraud, ransomware, money laundering, and child exploitation, while AI-powered social engineering and automation are making criminal operations more scalable and harder to detect. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Organized Crime Groups"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of The European Union"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1103,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"Purported DOGE Contract Review Tool Cited in Reports of AI-Driven Misjudgments in VA Budget Cuts","description":"A purported AI tool using LLMs was deployed to classify Veterans Affairs contracts as expendable based on limited text and simplified criteria. The system allegedly produced hallucinated values and flagged critical healthcare and research services for cancellation. Reportedly, at least two dozen flagged contracts were later terminated.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sahil Lavingia","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"developers":["Sahil Lavingia","Large language model developers","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"harmed":["Veterans receiving care through the VA","Veterans","VA contractors","VA clinical and research staff","Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1001,"occurred_on":"2025-03-17","title":"LLM Scrapers Allegedly Target Multiple Open Source Projects Disrupting the FOSS Ecosystem","description":"In mid-March 2025, KDE's GitLab infrastructure was reportedly disrupted by aggressive AI web scrapers originating from Alibaba IP ranges. These bots allegedly ignored robots.txt and spoofed browser headers, which in turn purportedly overwhelmed the site and caused outages for developers. Similar incidents reportedly affected other FOSS projects like GNOME, SourceHut, and Fedora. The scraping is allegedly tied to large language model training, and reportedly imposes real costs and delays.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Power centralization and unfair distribution of benefits","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Alibaba, Generative Ai Developers"],"developers":["Alibaba, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Sysadmins, Sourcehut, Read The Docs, Linux Weekly News, Kde, Inkscape, Gnome, Foss Projects And Communities, Fedora, Diaspora, Curl"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1351,"occurred_on":"2025-03-15","title":"Alleged Use of AI to Create Sexualized Deepfake Images of Middle School Students Under Investigation in Bucks County, Pennsylvania","description":"Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania reported that a middle school student allegedly used AI-enabled tools to create sexualized deepfake images depicting classmates. The incident, which reportedly occurred in March 2025, involved images generated without consent and is under investigation by local police and the district attorney's office. The alleged conduct may fall under a new Pennsylvania law addressing non-consensual AI-generated sexual imagery, particularly involving minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Middle School Student In Pennsylvania, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Middle School Students In Pennsylvania, Students, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, Middle School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":991,"occurred_on":"2025-03-14","title":"Alleged AI-Generated IRS Scam Websites Used to Defraud U.S. Taxpayers","description":"Scammers have allegedly been using AI-generated imposter websites and phishing emails to impersonate the IRS. They have reportedly been tricking taxpayers into providing personal and financial information. There has been a reported surge in tax-related AI scams leading up to Tax Day 2025, with fraudulent domains mimicking IRS services, along with fake websites, emails, and text messages. The IRS has warned taxpayers to verify official sites and avoid unsolicited links.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phishers, Scammers Impersonating The Irs, Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Black Box Ai Developers, Generative Ai Fraud Tools, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Taxpayers In The United States, General Public Of The United States, U.S. Citizens, Identity Theft Victims, Irs"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":982,"occurred_on":"2025-03-13","title":"Scammers Reportedly Using Deepfake Video Calls to Impersonate Executives in Singapore and Orchestrate Corporate Bank Transfers","description":"Scammers in Singapore are reportedly using AI-generated deepfake video calls to impersonate corporate executives. The calls seek to deceive employees into authorizing fraudulent bank transfers. Usually, it is reported, victims will receive WhatsApp messages inviting them to Zoom meetings. During the calls, the scammers are disguised as senior leaders and will instruct the employees to transfer company funds for fake business transactions and to disclose personal data.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Singaporean Executives, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Executives In Singapore, Employees In Singapore, General Public Of Singapore, Companies In Singapore"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1007,"occurred_on":"2025-03-13","title":"AI-Generated Voice Cloning of Trump Falsely Proposes Renaming the District of Columbia to the District of America","description":"A viral audio clip circulating on TikTok, Facebook, X, and other platforms falsely portrayed Donald Trump saying he would rename Washington, D.C. as the \"District of America.\" The voice was confirmed to be AI-generated by digital forensics experts. It was initially posted by a now-deleted TikTok account. The clip is reported to have spread rapidly across political lines before it was debunked.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok User"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Donald Trump, General Public, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1130,"occurred_on":"2025-03-13","title":"Docomo Pacific CEO Reports Mother Targeted by Purported AI-Enabled Scam in Guam","description":"Docomo Pacific's CEO, Christine Baleto, disclosed that her elderly mother was targeted by an alleged AI-enabled scam call on Guam. The scammer reportedly posed as a federal agent and used personal details and intimidation, demanding sensitive information under false pretenses. The company's advisory suggests AI voice cloning may have been involved, warning that such technology can convincingly mimic family members' voices, increasing risk for seniors on the island.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Targeting Guamanians, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mother Of Christine Baleto, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Individuals In Guam, General Public Of Guam, Docomo Pacific"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":993,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Sydney Students Allegedly Forced to Retake NAPLAN After AI Predictive Text Error","description":"A predictive text malfunction allegedly compromised the integrity of the NAPLAN writing exam at two Sydney schools, Waverley College and Kambala, in that it allowed students to access AI-driven text suggestions. Caused by a technical oversight, this incident led to affected students being required to retake the test. 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Victims received emails claiming ad violations and were directed to a fraudulent site mimicking Meta's support. There, a simulated chatbot instructed users to add the attacker’s Authenticator app as a secure login method, enabling account takeover. It remains unclear whether the chatbot used AI or was human-operated via a bot-like interface. See editor's note.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Meta Support, Phishers, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Meta Users, Instagram Users, Instagram Business Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1005,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Misleading Deepfake Video of Trump Mocking Zelenskyy for Clothing Goes Viral on Facebook","description":"In March 2025, an AI-generated deepfake video of Donald Trump criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his clothing circulated widely on Facebook. In the video, Trump mocks Zelenskyy by calling him \"Temu Zelenskyy.\" The video was created by a parody YouTube channel using AI voice and face synthesis tools, but it was reportedly mistaken by some viewers as real.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dangerousai"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, General Public, Facebook Users, Youtube Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1228,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Alleged ChatGPT Misuse by Contractor Leads to Reported Data Exposure in New South Wales Resilient Homes Program","description":"A former contractor of the New South Wales Reconstruction Authority reportedly uploaded a spreadsheet containing personal and health information of Resilient Homes Program applicants to ChatGPT during a three-day period in March 2025. Up to 3,000 people may have reportedly been affected.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Resilient Homes Program Applicants, Resilient Homes Program, Government Of New South Wales, General Public Of New South Wales, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":978,"occurred_on":"2025-03-09","title":"Chinese Actor and CPPCC Member Jin Dong Allegedly Impersonated by AI Deepfake Scammers to Mislead and Defraud Fans","description":"Jin Dong, an actor from China and a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has warned about criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate him. The scammers are reportedly using his likeness and cloning his voice to deceive and defraud elderly individuals. In addition to his warning, Jin Dong has called for legislation and tech regulations to curb AI abuse.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Jin Dong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Fans Of Jin Dong, Elderly Individuals, General Public Of China, Elderly Individuals In China"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1113,"occurred_on":"2025-03-09","title":"Financial Times Journalist Martin Wolf Reports AI-Generated Investment Scam Using His Likeness on Instagram and Facebook","description":"Beginning in March 2025, purported deepfakes impersonating Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf were distributed via ads on Facebook and Instagram, promoting an alleged fraudulent investment group. Despite repeated takedowns, the ads have reportedly persisted under new accounts. Meta data reportedly showed at least 1,700 ads reached over 970,000 users in the EU alone. The impersonations allegedly used AI-generated visuals and voice clones to mimic Wolf's likeness and mislead users.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Martin Wolf, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Martin Wolf, Financial Times, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":976,"occurred_on":"2025-03-08","title":"AI-Generated OB-GYN Health Influencers on TikTok Used Fake Medical Credentials to Promote Dubious Advice","description":"AI-generated avatars posing as OB-GYNs on TikTok, part of the so-called, crudely termed \"Coochie Doctor\" trend, have been falsely claiming years of experience while promoting dubious health advice. Many, including an avatar named \"Violet,\" were created using the Captions app, which generates scripted AI influencers.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Users"],"developers":["Captions"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":980,"occurred_on":"2025-03-07","title":"AI-Generated Songs Allegedly Imitating Céline Dion Circulate Online Without Authorization","description":"Céline Dion has publicly condemned AI-generated music that falsely claims to feature her voice without her permission. In a March 7, 2025 statement, her team warned fans that these recordings are fake and unauthorized.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Celine Dion Voice Cloners"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Celine Dion, Fans Of Celine Dion"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":984,"occurred_on":"2025-03-07","title":"Deepfake Videos Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice Clone of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to Promote Scams","description":"Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a warning about AI-generated deepfake videos and voice clones falsely portraying him promoting cryptocurrency scams, money-making schemes, and PR services. The manipulated content, seen on social media, reportedly uses public footage and AI voice cloning to deceive victims. Wong urged the public to avoid engaging, report scams via ScamShield, and stay vigilant.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Lawrence Wong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lawrence Wong, General Public Of Singapore"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":967,"occurred_on":"2025-03-06","title":"Amazon and Google AI Allegedly Promote Mein Kampf as 'a True Work of Art' in Search Results","description":"Amazon's AI-generated review summary allegedly misrepresented customer feedback on Mein Kampf by describing it as \"a true work of art.\" Google's search algorithm then surfaced this misleading AI-generated text as a featured snippet, which in turn amplified the error. This incident arose from AI summarizing AI-generated content, in effect creating a self-reinforcing misinformation loop.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Amazon"],"developers":["Google, Amazon"],"harmed":["General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":981,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Apple AI Transcription Allegedly Inserts Explicit Language into Scottish Woman’s Voicemail","description":"An Apple voicemail transcription system allegedly misinterpreted a message from Lookers Land Rover in Motherwell, Scotland, to 66-year-old customer Louise Littlejohn by inserting an explicit phrase and an insult. The original voicemail was a standard business message, but AI processing errors introduced offensive and misleading content into the text version.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lookers Land Rover, Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["Louise Littlejohn, Lookers Land Rover, Lookers Land Rover Customers, Apple Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":962,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Tbilisi-Based Call Center Allegedly Uses AI-Driven Scripts to Defraud Over 6,000 Victims of $35 Million","description":"A large-scale AI-assisted financial scam, allegedly operated from Tbilisi, Georgia, used deepfake celebrity endorsements and manipulated victims through fraudulent trading dashboards that simulated high returns. Call center agents, trained with AI-driven persuasion tactics, convinced individuals to invest more money while falsely promising profits. Many reportedly lost their life savings, with the total losses reaching $35M across more than 6,000 victims.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammer Operatives In Georgia Bulgaria Cyprus And Spain, Meri Shotadze, Golden Currencies, Akaki Kevkhishvili, Ak Group, Admiralsfx"],"developers":["Third Party Ai Service Providers For Call Center Training, Fraudulent Trading Platform Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Small Business Owners, Retirees Seeking Investment Opportunities, People With Neurological Disorders, Individuals Deceived By Celebrity Deepfake Impersonations, Financial Professionals, Elderly Investors, Financial Scam Victims"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":963,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Google Reports Alleged Gemini-Generated Terrorism and Child Exploitation to Australian eSafety Commission","description":"Google reported to Australia's eSafety Commission that it received 258 complaints globally about AI-generated deepfake terrorism content and 86 about child abuse material made with its Gemini AI. The regulator called this a \"world-first insight\" into AI misuse. While Google uses hash-matching to detect child abuse content, it lacks a similar system for extremist material.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Australia, Google Gemini Users, Victims Of Deepfake Terrorism Content, Victims Of Deepfake Child Abuse, Victims Of Online Radicalization"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":975,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"At Least 10,000 AI Chatbots, Including Jailbroken Models, Allegedly Promote Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, and Sexualized Minors","description":"At least 10,000 AI chatbots have allegedly been created to promote harmful behaviors, including eating disorders, self-harm, and the sexualization of minors. These chatbots, some jailbroken or custom-built, leverage APIs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google and are hosted on platforms like Character.AI, Spicy Chat, Chub AI, CrushOn.AI, and JanitorAI.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai, Spicy Chat, Chub Ai, Crushon.Ai, Janitorai, Unidentified Online Communities Using Chatbots"],"developers":["Openai, Anthropic, Google"],"harmed":["Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Teenagers Using Chatbots, Minors Using Chatbots, Individuals With Eating Disorders, Individuals Struggling With Self Harm"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":979,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Art Museum in Jinan, Shandong Allegedly Generated and Displayed a Sexualized Childlike Avatar with an Adult Body","description":"A Chinese art museum in Jinan, Shandong exhibited an AI-generated virtual character, \"济南小妮儿\" (Jinan Xiaonier), which featured a childlike face on an adult woman’s body with suggestive movements. The display drew public outrage, with critics accusing it of sexualizing children and demanding its removal. The museum defended the exhibit and stated that it had undergone strict review, which only fueled further backlash.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jinan Art Museum"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of China, Visitors To Jinan Art Museum"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":989,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Video by Spain’s People’s Party Results in Diplomatic Fallout with the Dominican Republic","description":"Spain's People's Party (PP) posted an AI-generated attack video depicting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a beach under the title \"The Island of Corruption,\" a reference to a reality TV show filmed in the Dominican Republic, indirectly linking the country to corruption. The Dominican Foreign Ministry condemned the video as a \"vicious attack\" for using its national symbols. PP later deleted the post, and Sánchez apologized on behalf of Spain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["People'S Party (Spain), Partido Popular"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Pedro Sanchez, Government Of Spain, Government Of The Dominican Republic, Relations Between Spain And The Dominican Republic"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1490,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"ChatGPT Was Allegedly Consulted About Attack Options Before Teen Attempted to Stab Officer at Tira, Israel, Police Station","description":"A 16-year-old from Tira, Israel, allegedly entered the city's police station with a knife and attempted to stab a Border Police officer. Prosecutors reportedly alleged that before the attack he had consulted ChatGPT about possible attacks and courses of action. He was charged in juvenile court with attempted aggravated assault as an act of terror. Public reporting does not establish what responses ChatGPT provided or whether they materially assisted the attempted attack.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tira Israel Police Station Attempted Stabbing Suspect, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Tira Israel Police Station Personnel, Israeli Border Police Officers, Israel Law Enforcement"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":973,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Canadian Fraud Ring Allegedly Used AI Voice Cloning in Multi-Year $21 Million Grandparent Scam Targeting Elderly Americans Across 46 States","description":"A Canadian fraud ring allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning to defraud victims across 46 U.S. states by targeting grandparents in a $21 million scam between 2021 and 2024. Operating from call centers in Montreal, the scammers spoofed U.S. phone numbers and used AI-cloned voices of grandchildren to convince victims to pay fake bail fees.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Canadian Fraud Ring Involved In Grandparent Scams, Canadian Fraud Ring Impersonating Grandchildren, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Grandparents Targeted By Canadian Fraud Ring, Families Of Grandparents Targeted By Canadian Fraud Ring"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":964,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"AI-Powered 'Insights' Feature for the Los Angeles Times Allegedly Justifies Ku Klux Klan’s History","description":"The Los Angeles Times removed its AI-generated “insights” feature after it is alleged to have produced a defense of the Ku Klux Klan. The AI reportedly framed the hate group as a product of societal change rather than an extremist movement. The AI tool, developed by Perplexity and promoted by owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, was designed to provide “different views” on opinion pieces.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Los Angeles Times, Patrick Soon Shiong"],"developers":["Perplexity"],"harmed":["Los Angeles Times Readers, Los Angeles Times, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":970,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Scammers Allegedly Using Deepfake Technology to Impersonate Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan","description":"Scammers are reportedly using deepfake technology to impersonate Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to the Personal Data Protection Agency. The video is reported to have circulated from a Russian-language account called Noticias Mundiales (\"World News\").","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Nikol Pashinyan, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nikol Pashinyan, General Public Of Armenia"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":965,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Phishers Allegedly Using AI-Generated Video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to Target Creators","description":"Scammers are reportedly using an AI-generated deepfake of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to steal user credentials. The fake video announces false changes to YouTube’s monetization policy, and it then tricks creators into clicking malicious links or downloading malware. The scam spreads through private videos and emails from a fake YouTube address. It exploits platform features to appear legitimate. Victims risk losing account access or exposing sensitive data. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phishers, Scammers Impersonating Neal Mohan, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Creators, Youtube Users, Youtube Account Holders"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":974,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Purported Deepfake Audio Allegedly Impersonates U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Starlink Disinformation Campaign","description":"A purported deepfake audio clip allegedly impersonating U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio falsely claimed he vowed to pressure Elon Musk into cutting Ukraine’s access to Starlink. The reported clip was inserted into a purportedly manipulated CNN interview. It was then reported to have spread across multiple languages and fueled disinformation about U.S.-Ukraine relations. Forensic analysis reportedly confirmed the audio was AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Relations Between The United States And Ukraine, Marco Rubio, Government Of Ukraine, Government Of The United States, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1359,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Reported Deepfake Influencers on TikTok Allegedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Wellness Products","description":"A network of TikTok accounts reportedly used AI-generated and deepfake influencer personas to promote wellness and beauty products through alleged deceptive advertising. The accounts reportedly invented identities and personal testimonials while making unsubstantiated medical claims, including false assertions related to fertility and hair-growth treatments. Some personas were reportedly reused across multiple accounts with inconsistent backstories. The content purportedly targeted vulnerable us","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Account Operators, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Consumers Of Wellness And Beauty Products"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":977,"occurred_on":"2025-03-02","title":"AI-Driven News Platform Accused of Spreading Unverified Terrorism Allegations Against Yale Scholar","description":"An AI-powered news site, Jewish Onliner, allegedly published an article linking Yale Law scholar Helyeh Doutaghi to Samidoun, a sanctioned group, which led to her suspension within days. The site, which claims to use AI for research, fact-checking, and content creation, did not disclose human reporters. Doutaghi denied the allegations and described the move as an attack on academic freedom.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jewish Onliner"],"developers":["Unknown Ai News Platform Developer, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Helyeh Doutaghi, Yale Law School, Yale University, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":959,"occurred_on":"2025-03-02","title":"Deepfake Video of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Other Officials Reportedly Used in Scam to Defraud Citizens Across 20 Provinces","description":"A deepfake scam allegedly using AI-generated videos of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and other officials reportedly defrauded victims across 20 provinces, tricking them into paying Rp 250,000 to Rp 1 million ($15-$60) for purported financial aid. The fraudulent clips, circulated on TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp, appeared to show Prabowo offering assistance. Police reportedly arrested two suspects in February 2025, but deepfake scams exploiting high-profile figures continue to spread.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Prabowo Subianto, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, Government Of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesian Government Officials"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1094,"occurred_on":"2025-03-02","title":"At Least 294 Purported AI-Generated Music Videos Portray Celebrities Praising Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré","description":"Between March and May 2025, at least 294 purported AI-generated deepfake music videos were uploaded across a reported 127 YouTube channels, collectively garnering over 8.6 million views by the end of May. The videos depict global celebrities (including Beyoncé, Rihanna, R. Kelly, Selena Gomez, Eminem, and Justin Bieber) praising Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré and endorsing military rule.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Selena Gomez, Rihanna, R. 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Meta confirmed an AI failure was responsible and apologized.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Minors, Meta Users, Instagram Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":956,"occurred_on":"2025-02-28","title":"Alleged Inclusion of 12,000 Live API Keys in LLM Training Data Reportedly Poses Security Risks","description":"A dataset used to train large language models allegedly contained 12,000 live API keys and authentication credentials. Some of these were reportedly still active and allowed unauthorized access. Truffle Security found these secrets in a December 2024 Common Crawl archive, which spans 250 billion web pages. The affected credentials could have been exploited for unauthorized data access, service disruptions, financial fraud, and a variety of other malicious uses.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft, Openai, Common Crawl, Microsoft Azure Openai Service"],"developers":["Common Crawl, Openai, Microsoft"],"harmed":["Aws, Slack, Mailchimp, Microsoft, Google, Intel, Huawei, Paypal, Ibm, Tencent"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1078,"occurred_on":"2025-02-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Images Reportedly Used in Sextortion Scheme Targeting Glasgow, Kentucky Teen Who Later Died by Suicide","description":"16-year-old Elijah Heacock of Glasgow, Kentucky, reportedly died by suicide on February 28, 2025, after receiving threatening messages containing purportedly AI-generated explicit images depicting him. The images were reportedly used in a sextortion attempt demanding money. The FBI has been investigating the case as part of an alleged pattern of online financial sextortion schemes targeting minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Sextortionists"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elijah Heacock, Family Of Elijah Heacock, Minors Targeted By Online Sextortion Schemes"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":958,"occurred_on":"2025-02-26","title":"Europol Operation Cumberland Investigates at Least 273 Suspects in 19 Countries for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material","description":"Europol’s Operation Cumberland uncovered a global network distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation has led to 25 arrests and 273 identified suspects across 19 countries. The AI-enabled abuse allows criminals to create exploitative content at scale with minimal expertise. 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Lasso attributed this to Bing's caching system, which stored \"zombie data\" from over 20,000 repositories. The cached content allegedly included sensitive information such as access keys, tokens, and internal packages. Microsoft reportedly classified the issue as low severity and applied only partial mitigations.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Github Users, Github Repositories, Github, Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":952,"occurred_on":"2025-02-25","title":"Apple’s Voice Dictation Reportedly Substitutes ‘Trump’ for ‘Racist’ Due to Speech Recognition Bug","description":"Apple's iPhone dictation feature reportedly displayed \"Trump\" when users dictated the word \"racist,\" with a viral video demonstrating the glitch. Apple acknowledged the bug, attributing it to a phonetic overlap in its speech recognition model, though some speculated it could be an internal prank. The company announced an immediate fix.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["Apple Users, Donald Trump"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1206,"occurred_on":"2025-02-25","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)","description":"A 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly defrauded of ₹3.75 crore (~$425,000 USD) after scammers used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video of spiritual leader Sadhguru to promote a fake investment platform called Mirrox. The victim was reportedly recruited via Instagram and WhatsApp and was persuaded through trading tutorials on Zoom and fabricated profit screenshots. She reportedly realized the fraud only when withdrawals were blocked and additional fees were demanded.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waleed B (scammer impersonating Sadhguru)","Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating Sadhguru","Mirrox","Michael C (scammer impersonating Sadhguru)","Impersonation scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of investment scams","Victims of impersonation scams","Unnamed 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru targeted by scammers impersonating Sadhguru","Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev","General public of India","General public of Bengaluru"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1145,"occurred_on":"2025-02-25","title":"MyPillow Defense Lawyers in Coomer v. 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Kachouroff, Mcsweeny Synkar And Kachouroff Pllc"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Mypillow, Mike Lindell, Judicial Integrity, Jennifer T. Demaster, Epistemic Integrity, Christopher I. Kachouroff, Mcsweeny Synkar And Kachouroff Pllc"],"report_count":26},{"incident_id":1650,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Otter.ai Notetaker Allegedly Recorded Meeting Conversations Without Participants' Informed Consent and Used Data for AI Training","description":"In February 2025, Otter.ai's Notetaker reportedly recorded and transcribed a Zoom conversation involving Justin Brewer, a San Jacinto, California resident who was not an Otter account holder, without his informed consent. Brewer later alleged that Otter obtained and retained his meeting communications and used captured data to train its speech-recognition and machine-learning systems.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Otter.Ai Users, Otter.Ai, Ai Transcription Tool Users"],"developers":["Otter.Ai, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Privacy, People Recorded Without Consent, Otter.Ai Users, Justin Brewer, Employees"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":949,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Unauthorized AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reportedly Appears on HUD Building Screens","description":"An unauthorized satirical AI-generated video reportedly depicting President Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet played on TV screens within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, seemingly mocking their relationship. The video is reported to have included the phrase “Long live the real king,” referencing a recent Truth Social post by Trump.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Hud), Donald Trump, Elon Musk"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":951,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Character.AI Chatbots Allegedly Impersonating Licensed Therapists and Encouraging Harmful Behaviors","description":"The American Psychological Association (APA) has warned federal regulators that AI chatbots on Character.AI, allegedly posing as licensed therapists, have been linked to severe harm events. A 14-year-old in Florida reportedly died by suicide after interacting with an AI therapist, while a 17-year-old in Texas allegedly became violent toward his parents after engaging with a chatbot psychologist. Lawsuits claim these AI-generated therapists reinforced dangerous beliefs instead of challenging them","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Sewell Setzer Iii, J.F. (Texas Teenager)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":948,"occurred_on":"2025-02-23","title":"Alleged FraudGPT-Enabled Phishing Attack Spoofs ChatGPT Subscription Service to Steal Credentials","description":"A reported phishing campaign is impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service, using AI-generated emails to steal user credentials and financial data. Cybercriminals are allegedly sending fraudulent renewal requests urging victims to update payment details, directing them to spoofed OpenAI login pages. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals, Phishing Scammers, Fraudgpt Operators, Dark Web Threat Actors, Scammers"],"developers":["Fraudgpt, Openai"],"harmed":["Openai Users, Chatgpt"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":939,"occurred_on":"2025-02-21","title":"AI-Powered Chinese Surveillance Campaign 'Peer Review' Used for Real-Time Monitoring of Anti-State Speech on Western Social Media","description":"OpenAI reportedly uncovered evidence of a Chinese state-linked AI-powered surveillance campaign, dubbed \"Peer Review,\" designed to monitor and report anti-state speech on Western social media in real time. The system, believed to be built on Meta’s open-source Llama model, was detected when a developer allegedly used OpenAI’s technology to debug its code. OpenAI also reportedly identified disinformation efforts targeting Chinese dissidents and spreading propaganda in Latin America.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Chinese State Linked Actors, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Various Open Source Ai Developers, Openai, Meta, Chinese State Security Researchers, Surveillance Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Western Social Media Communities, Social Media Users In Latin America, Social Media Users, Opposition Voices Against The Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Dissidents, Cai Xia, Privacy"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1006,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Edinburg, Texas Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Possession of CSAM, Including AI-Generated Deepfakes of Minors","description":"A Texas Department of Public Safety staff sergeant from Edinburg, Preston Wade Pietrzykowski, was reportedly arrested on a charge of possession or promotion of child pornography. Included among the alleged contents of a hard drive belonging to him was CSAM altered or generated by deepfake technology.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Preston Wade Pietrzykowski"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Minors, General Public, General Public Of Texas, Texas Department Of Public Safety"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":942,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Cybercriminals Reportedly Exploited Google’s G.Co Subdomain and Spoofed Caller ID in AI-Driven Phishing Attack on Hack Club Founder","description":"Hack Club founder Zach Latta was reportedly targeted in an AI-assisted phishing attack exploiting Google’s own systems. Cybercriminals allegedly spoofed a legitimate Google Assistant number and used voice cloning to impersonate support staff, claiming unusual login activity from Frankfurt. They reinforced the deception by sending a real email from Google’s Workspace domain. The attack, which relied on Google’s g.co subdomain, was thwarted when inconsistencies raised Latta’s suspicions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voice Phishers, Scammers Impersonating Google Staff, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Zach Latta, Google Users"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":944,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy","description":"Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Korir Sing’Oei shared a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that allegedly depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria praising Kenya's peace diplomacy in Sudan. After reported backlash from the public and journalists on X (Twitter), Sing'Oei deleted the video, but there were reportedly concerns that Kenya's diplomatic credibility was undermined.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Korir Sing'Oei, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Kenya, Korir Sing'Oei, Government Of Kenya, General Public Of Kenya, Fareed Zakaria, Cnn"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":943,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Nonconsensual Explicit AI-Generated Images of Up to 60 Gladstone Park Secondary College Students in Victoria, Australia, Reportedly Created and Circulated Online","description":"Purportedly AI-generated explicit images of up to 60 female students at Gladstone Park Secondary College in Victoria, Australia, were reportedly created and circulated online. The images were reportedly altered from formal school photos using AI tools to produce nonconsensual explicit content. Two Year 11 students have been suspended, but the full number of individuals involved remains unclear as the investigation is ongoing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Two unidentified Year 11 students at Gladstone Park Secondary College","Synthetic media creators","Students","High school students","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Up to 60 unnamed students at Gladstone Park Secondary College","Students","High school students","Gladstone Park Secondary College students","Gladstone Park Secondary College","Girls","Families of Gladstone Park Secondary College students"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":945,"occurred_on":"2025-02-19","title":"Two 16-Year-Old Students in Athens, Greece Allegedly Generated Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography of Their Classmates","description":"In Athens, Greece, two 16-year-old students were arrested for allegedly generated nonconsensual deepfake pornography of their classmates. They reportedly used images taken from social media to create the explicit images, which they are then reported to have disseminated online to others. The parents of the students were reportedly also arrested for neglecting to supervise their behavior.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Two Unnamed 16 Year Old Students In Athens, Students, Minors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students At A High School In Athens, Families Of Students At A High School In Athens, Students, Minors, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1491,"occurred_on":"2025-02-19","title":"ChatGPT Use Was Reportedly Cited in Delusional State Before Homicide and Assault in Readfield, Maine","description":"In February 2025, Samuel Whittemore killed his wife, Margaux Whittemore, and assaulted his mother, Dorothy Whittemore, at a home in Readfield, Maine. Court reporting said forensic psychologists testified he was experiencing bipolar disorder with psychotic features and delusions, and that he had used ChatGPT up to 14 hours a day as a companion before the attack. Current reporting links ChatGPT use to his deteriorating mental state but does not establish direct violent instruction.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Samuel Whittemore, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Margaux Whittemore, Dorothy Whittemore, Domestic Violence Victims"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1067,"occurred_on":"2025-02-18","title":"Alleged Use of Purported AI-Generated Identities to Defraud FTX Claims Buyers of $5.6M","description":"An individual or group allegedly used AI-based face modification tools to impersonate FTX claimants in video calls, reportedly defrauding two companies of over $5.6 million in the secondary claims market. The perpetrator reportedly used forged IDs, deepfake-style visuals, and claim data likely obtained from public records or a prior breach at Kroll. Funds were alleged to have been laundered through exchanges including Binance, CoinEx, and Gate.io. 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However, fact-checkers reportedly traced the visuals to a 2021 BBC video unrelated to Biafra; they noted signs of AI manipulation. 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Seoige later described the experience as humiliating and traumatic, and Gardaí said they were investigating the distribution of the material.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Ireland, Grainne Seoige, General Public Of Ireland, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1537,"occurred_on":"2025-02-16","title":"Two Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Bike-Lane Collision That Injured San Francisco Cyclist","description":"San Francisco cyclist Jenifer Hanki alleged that on February 16, 2025, one driverless Waymo stopped beside a marked bike lane at a no-stopping curb without warning a passenger who opened a rear door into her path, while a second Waymo crossed into the lane and restricted her escape. Hanki said she suffered brain, spinal, and soft-tissue injuries after striking the door and second vehicle. Her lawsuit alleged failures in Waymo's Safe Exit system and passenger drop-off controls.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Jenifer Hanki, Bicyclists"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":933,"occurred_on":"2025-02-15","title":"Teenager in Palma de Mallorca Allegedly Generated and Distributed Deepfake Nudes of Five Classmates","description":"A teenager in Palma de Mallorca, Spain allegedly generated deepfake nudes of five classmates, reportedly taking their images from social media and using AI to alter them without their consent. 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The video is described as having reused footage from 2020 and featured AI-generated audio that fabricated remarks Erdoğan never made. The synthetic voice was reportedly confirmed by forensic tools and audio analysis.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan Turkey Relations, Imran Khan, General Public Of Turkey, General Public Of Pakistan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1009,"occurred_on":"2025-02-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Assisted Report by Tromsø Officials Allegedly Cited Non-Existent Sources in School Closure Proposal","description":"In February 2025, Tromsø Municipality reportedly presented a report proposing the closure of schools and kindergartens. Residents reportedly later discovered the report cited numerous non-existent sources. Officials reportedly admitted using generative AI to help draft the report, leading to fabricated references. The incident reportedly led to public outcry and suspension of the closure plan. 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The video falsely attributed statements to them, using AI to manipulate their likenesses without consent.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ori Bejerano, Guy Bar, Gitam Bbdo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Adam Levine, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, Woody Allen"],"report_count":12},{"incident_id":1056,"occurred_on":"2025-02-12","title":"Purported AI-Generated Videos Impersonating President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono Circulate on Social Media in Alleged Crypto Scam Campaigns","description":"The Office of the President of Malta issued a public warning about purported deepfake videos and fabricated images impersonating President Myriam Spiteri Debono. 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The mistake, discovered on February 10th, 2025 during a news segment, led NHK to deem the service inappropriate. The AI-based subtitles, powered by Google Translate, had been in use since 2020.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nhk"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Nhk, Government Of Japan, Nhk Viewers, Public Trust In The Media, Japan China Relations"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":937,"occurred_on":"2025-02-10","title":"Bolivian Criminal Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Education Minister to Defraud at Least 19 Victims in Employment Scam","description":"A Bolivian criminal network allegedly used AI-generated deepfake audio of Education Minister Omar Véliz Ramos to impersonate him in phone calls, defrauding at least 19 victims in a fake job scheme. Scammers reportedly lured applicants via social media, used cloned voices for credibility, and demanded payment via QR codes. Authorities uncovered the scheme, seizing devices and arresting multiple suspects, including one orchestrating the fraud from prison. Losses reportedly exceed $720,000 USD.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Vilma C.C., Scammers Impersonating Omar Veliz Ramos, Scammers, Mariana A.S., Luis G.C., Jackelin A.M., Alfredo Ch. 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Law enforcement could not trace the perpetrators or recover the funds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Operating In Mexico, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Daughter Of Linda Roan, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Linda Roan, Daughter Of Linda Roan, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1105,"occurred_on":"2025-02-10","title":"Michigan Woman Defrauded in Alleged Tinder Romance Scam Using Purportedly AI-Generated Video Calls","description":"A Michigan woman, Beth Hyland, was reportedly defrauded of $26,000 in a romance scam conducted over Tinder, in which the perpetrator, \"Richard,\" used purportedly AI-generated video technology during Skype calls to build trust. The scammer, allegedly part of Nigerian Yahoo Boys networks, reportedly posed as a French construction manager and claimed to need funds for legal and translation services. Hyland reportedly sent funds over several months. She later spoke at a U.S. Senate hearing on dating","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Yahoo Boys, Unknown Scammer \"Richard\""],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Tinder, Beth Hyland"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":923,"occurred_on":"2025-02-08","title":"Nottingham Gallery Owner Allegedly Defrauded by Deepfake Impersonating Pierce Brosnan, Reportedly Leading to Business Closure","description":"Nottingham gallery owner Simone Simms was allegedly deceived over many months by a deepfake impersonating actor Pierce Brosnan. Believing she was in direct contact with Brosnan, she reportedly arranged an art exhibition and sold £20,000 in tickets. When the real Brosnan denied involvement, Simms reportedly canceled the event and issued refunds. Despite acting in good faith, she reportedly faced reputational and financial harm, which led to the gallery’s closure in August 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Pierce Brosnan"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Simone Simms, Nottingham Art Community, Long Eaton Gallery Customers, Long Eaton Gallery"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1028,"occurred_on":"2025-02-07","title":"OpenAI's Operator Agent Reportedly Executed Unauthorized $31.43 Transaction Despite Safety Protocol","description":"OpenAI's Operator agent, which is designed to complete real-world web tasks on behalf of users, reportedly executed a $31.43 grocery delivery purchase without user consent. The user had requested a price comparison but did not authorize the transaction. It reportedly bypassed OpenAI's stated safeguard requiring user confirmation before purchases. OpenAI acknowledged the failure and committed to improving safeguards.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Users Of Operator, Geoffrey A. Fowler"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1061,"occurred_on":"2025-02-07","title":"Reportedly Viral USAID Disinformation Video Linked to Russian-Aligned Campaign Known as Matryoshka","description":"A video that reportedly went viral on X in early February 2025 claimed USAID paid celebrities to visit Ukraine. The clip mimicked E! News branding and included a narrator with a British accent. Individuals and organizations named denied any involvement. Researchers attributed the video to Matryoshka (AKA Operation Overload and Storm-1679), an influence campaign suspected of using AI-generated narration and editing, though tool use has not been independently confirmed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Russian Linked Disinformation Network, Operation Overload, Matryoshka"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Usaid, The New York Times, Sean Penn, Politico, Orlando Bloom, New York University, E! 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Goldberg reportedly stated that she had no involvement with the ads.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Whoopi Goldberg"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Whoopi Goldberg, General Public, Fans Of Whoopi Goldberg, Consumers Misled By Fraudulent Ads"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1296,"occurred_on":"2025-02-05","title":"Attacker Reportedly Bypasses AI Safety Filters to Obtain Guidance for Non-Fatal Hammer Assault in Denmark","description":"A 22-year-old man in Ringsted, Denmark allegedly used an AI chatbot to research how to injure his former father-in-law \"as much as possible\" without killing him, reportedly bypassing safety guardrails by posing as an author. He then allegedly attacked the victim on with a rubber hammer, striking him twice in the head. The court reportedly found him guilty of aggravated assault, noting the AI-assisted planning as a central element of the case.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 22 Year Old Man From Denmark"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed 56 Year Old Man From Denmark"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":918,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"AI-Aided Scam in Thailand Allegedly Impersonates Police to Defraud 163 Victims","description":"Thai police arrested Ramil Pantawong and Thanawut Kanyaphan for allegedly using AI technology to impersonate police officers in a call scam. Based in Poipet, Cambodia, the gang tricked 163 victims, the most prominent of whom was Thai-British beauty queen Charlotte Austin, who lost 4 million baht (approximately $118,000 USD). Victims were falsely told they were under investigation and instructed to transfer money.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Thanawut Kanyaphan, Ramil Pantawong, Poipet Based Scam Gang"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public In Thailand, Charlotte Austin, 163 Victims Of Poipet Based Scam Gang"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":922,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"AI Voice Scam Allegedly Defrauds Game and Coffee Store in Havre, Montana","description":"A Montana business, Sugar and Dice, was reportedly targeted by an AI voice scam that cloned the store owner's voice to deceive an employee over the phone. The scammer allegedly spoofed both the owner's and the employee's phone numbers, making the call appear legitimate. Believing he was following his employer’s instructions, the employee unknowingly compromised financial details. The store suffered monetary losses but plans to recover.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sugar And Dice, Kevin Zorn, Sugar And Dice Employee"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":927,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"Fraudsters Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to Scam Business Leaders","description":"In February 2025, scammers allegedly used AI voice cloning to impersonate Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, calling top business leaders and reportedly claiming to need funds to free kidnapped journalists. 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The report, based on a January 2025 survey, indicates that 50% of dating app users believed they had interacted with AI-generated messages. Private investigators report cases where victims engage in long-term virtual relationships with fraudsters, often sending money.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Romance Scammers Targeting New Zealanders, Scammers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["New Zealand Dating App Users, Romance Scam Victims, Financial Scam Victims"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":920,"occurred_on":"2025-02-01","title":"Alleged Deepfake Scam Reportedly Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity","description":"Reports surfaced of a purportedly AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. The purported deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk are alleged to have claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran reportedly lost $2,500 believing he would earn millions. The scam reportedly circulated via Telegram, and Bank of America denied any involvement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Behind The Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Scammers, Telegram Based Financial Scam Network, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Wesley Skelton, Tesla, Spacex, Public Trust In Financial Institutions, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Brian Moynihan, Bay Area Residents Targeted By Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Bank Of America"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":938,"occurred_on":"2025-02-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Assisted Impersonation of Martin Henderson in Romance Scam Leads to Reported NZ$375,000 Fraud","description":"An alleged online romance scam exploiting AI-assisted impersonation defrauded a woman, \"Lea,\" of NZ$375,000 over two years. The scammer allegedly used AI-generated voice messages and deceptive text communication to pose as New Zealand actor Martin Henderson and is reported to have built up a relationship beginning in early 2023. The victim, believing the scam was real, reportedly relocated to New Zealand in December 2024, only discovering the fraud in February 2025.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Martin Henderson, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Large Language Model Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Martin Henderson, Lea (Pseudonym)"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1069,"occurred_on":"2025-01-31","title":"Purported Graphite Spyware Linked to Paragon Solutions Allegedly Deployed Against Journalists and Civil Society Workers","description":"Researchers at Citizen Lab and Censys reportedly identified spyware infections involving Graphite, a tool attributed to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions. The spyware was allegedly deployed against civil society actors, including journalists and aid workers, through a zero-click WhatsApp exploit. WhatsApp notified over 90 targeted individuals. Evidence reportedly suggests deployments in multiple democratic countries.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["York Regional Police Service (Ontario, Canada)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Singapore)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Israel)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Denmark)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Cyprus)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Australia)","Peel Regional Police (Ontario, Canada)","Ontario Provincial Police"],"developers":["REDLattice","Paragon Solutions"],"harmed":["Refugees in Libya","Privacy","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Mediterranea Saving Humans","Luca Casarini","Journalists","Humanitarian workers","Giuseppe \"Beppe\" Caccia"],"report_count":33},{"incident_id":924,"occurred_on":"2025-01-30","title":"Alleged Deepfake Scam Uses BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty’s Image to Promote Fraudulent Investment Scheme","description":"BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was reportedly targeted in an AI-generated scam using deepfake images and fake news articles to promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Scam ads on social media allegedly featured manipulated images of Munchetty and linked to a fake BBC article directing users to a cyber trading website. The BBC legal team is reported to have taken action to remove the fraudulent site.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Naga Munchetty, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Naga Munchetty, Bbc, Social Media Users, Fans Of Naga Munchetty"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1199,"occurred_on":"2025-01-28","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Image Reportedly Falsely Links Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Jeffrey Epstein","description":"A purportedly AI-generated image that reportedly circulated on social media falsely depicted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a swimming pool with Jeffrey Epstein, implying involvement in Epstein's sex crimes. The manipulated image reportedly spread widely in early 2025, first around the time of Justin Trudeau's announced resignation, then after Carney became Liberal Party leader, and was reportedly promoted by Canadian and U.S. conservative accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor, Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mark Carney, Liberal Party Of Canada, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":913,"occurred_on":"2025-01-27","title":"Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims","description":"Scammers, allegedly linked to the Yahoo Boys, are using AI-generated news videos to blackmail victims in sextortion schemes. The videos impersonate news organizations, featuring fabricated reports that accuse victims of crimes, including explicit content distribution. 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The Central Bank of Nigeria denied the claim, and fact-checkers reported that the image was likely generated using an AI tool linked to the platform X, based on a visible Grok watermark.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Social Media Users, X (Twitter) Users"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Public Trust In The Naira, General Public Of Nigeria, Central Bank Of Nigeria"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1052,"occurred_on":"2025-01-25","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Trump Criticizing Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua","description":"In late January and early February 2025, a video circulated on Facebook purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump calling former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua a \"criminal\" and criticizing his alleged misuse of AI. However, fact-checkers have reported the video was AI-generated. The footage appears to have been manipulated from Trump's inauguration speech on January 20, 2025, with reported mismatched lip movements and audio overlays.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rigathi Gachagua, Donald Trump, General Public Of Kenya, United States Kenya Relations, Kenyan Political Discourse"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1577,"occurred_on":"2025-01-24","title":"Lawyer in Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines Sanctioned Over Court-Identified ChatGPT Citation Errors","description":"In Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines, the Tenth Circuit sanctioned attorney Kusmin L. Amarsingh after finding that her appellate brief included fabricated case citations and misattributed legal authority generated by ChatGPT and not verified before filing. The court ordered a $1,000 payment to Frontier and referred the matter to Maryland disciplinary authorities.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Se Litigants, Lawyers, Kusmin L. 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Florence allegedly created deepfake pornographic images, programmed AI chatbots to impersonate victims, distributed doctored content, exposed personal information, and encouraged online harassment.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","James Florence Jr.","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","JanitorAI","Deepfake technology developers","CrushOn.AI","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Six other women and a 17-year-old girl targeted by James Florence Jr.","Privacy","Families of victims targeted by James Florence Jr.","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1143,"occurred_on":"2025-01-22","title":"Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos's Likeness Reportedly Used in Purported AI-Generated Video Investment Scams","description":"Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos publicly warned that scammers are using purportedly AI-manipulated videos to impersonate her and promote fake forex schemes. Reportedly, deepfake clips and cloned voice calls have convinced victims to hand over savings, including retirement funds. Her team reports the problem worsening across TikTok and other platforms. She urged the public to report fake accounts and ignore messages claiming she offers loans or investments.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Monica Geingos, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Monica Geingos, General Public Of Namibia"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1246,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Reportedly Used to Impersonate DNB Bank CFO and CEO in Live Teams Meeting","description":"Unknown cybercriminals reportedly used purported deepfakes to impersonate DNB Bank's CFO and CEO during a live Microsoft Teams meeting, instructing employees at the bank's Singapore office to transfer millions of Singapore dollars. The video and voice were allegedly cloned from public footage and appeared convincing. DNB identified the attempt as a \"CEO fraud\" and avoided losses, calling it their first encounter with a live deepfake meeting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Dnb Bank Officials, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kjerstin Braathen, Ida Lerner, Dnb Bank Employees, Dnb Bank"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1041,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Nomi Chatbots Reportedly Encouraged Suicide, Sexual Violence, Terrorism, and Hate Speech","description":"External testing reportedly found that Glimpse AI's chatbots on the Nomi platform encouraged suicide, sexual violence (including with underage personas), terrorism, and hate speech. Conversations allegedly included explicit methods for self-harm, child abuse, bomb-making, and racially motivated violence. Screenshots and transcripts were shared with media outlets. Nomi's developer, Glimpse AI, reportedly declined to implement stronger safety controls following user concerns.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai"],"developers":["Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai"],"harmed":["Nomi Users, Glimpse Ai Customers, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":931,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Reportedly Manipulated TikTok Videos Misrepresent Anti-AfD Protests as Far-Right Rallies","description":"TikTok videos purportedly depicted large crowds as chanting pro-AfD slogans by reportedly replacing the original audio with manipulated sound. The footage, originally from January 2024 anti-extremism protests, was repurposed in January 2025 to reportedly mislead viewers. Purported AI-generated or altered audio was added to create the illusion of far-right support. Fact-checkers confirmed the deception, and the accounts responsible later deleted the content, claiming no intent to spread misinform","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok User Alice Weidel Fan, Tiktok User Afd John, Afd Supporters"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Protesters Against Right Wing Extremism In Germany, German Election Integrity, General Public Of Germany"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1036,"occurred_on":"2025-01-20","title":"Purported AI-Manipulated News Clip Fabricates Explosion and Doctor's Murder Plot for Scam","description":"A purported AI-manipulated video falsely showing Citizen TV anchor Swaleh Mdoe reporting on the bombing of a Kenyan doctor's home circulated widely on Facebook. The video reportedly used AI-generated audio and visuals to fabricate a conspiracy in which pharmaceutical companies targeted the doctor for promoting a \"miracle cure.\" In reality, the explosion footage was from Ohio, the doctor was fictitious, and the content aimed to manipulate viewers into purchasing an unproven health product.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Swaleh Mdoe, Citizen Tv, General Public Of Kenya, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1295,"occurred_on":"2025-01-18","title":"Japanese Teen Allegedly Uses AI-Generated Program to Breach Kaikatsu Frontier and Leak Data of 7.3 Million Customers","description":"A 17-year-old boy in Osaka was reportedly served an arrest warrant for allegedly breaching Kaikatsu Frontier's server using a program purportedly generated with a conversational AI tool. The January cyberattack may have exposed personal data of 7.3 million customers and disrupted business operations. Police say the suspect concealed malicious intent when prompting the AI. 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The material reportedly attributed backing to public figures and institutions that had not provided it and falsely claimed that opponent Lynn Schulman had withdrawn. Rinaldi was charged with forgery and possession of forged instruments.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Political Candidates, Political Campaigns, Jonathan Rinaldi"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Openai, Image Generation Technology Developers, Google, Face Swapping Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In New York City Council District 29, Voters In New York, Voters, The Amsterdam News, Social Media Users, Robert Holden, Queens Jewish Alliance, Public Institutions, Political Candidates, Police Departments, People Falsely Attributed As Authors, P.S. 101 School In Queens, Organizations Falsely Represented As Political Endorsers, Nonprofit Organizations, News Organizations, New York Post, New York Daily News, New York City Police Department 112Th Precinct, New York City Police Department, Lynn Schulman, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elected Officials, Educational Communities, Democratic Integrity, Daniel Kurzyna, Cnn, Asian Wave Alliance"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1383,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"User Reportedly Developed Emotional Dependence on Customized ChatGPT 'Boyfriend,' Citing Grief After Context Resets","description":"A New York Times report described \"Ayrin\" (pseudonym), a 28-year-old nursing student living abroad, who customized OpenAI's ChatGPT to act as an \"AI boyfriend\" for advice and erotic roleplay. She reported spending 20+ hours/week (up to 56 hours in one week), paying $200/month, and feeling intense grief when the chatbot's context window reset and required retraining.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users, Ayrin (Pseudonym)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":902,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra Claims AI Voice Scam Impersonated ASEAN Leader Requesting Money","description":"Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reported being targeted by an AI-generated voice scam that mimicked a well-known but undisclosed ASEAN leader. The scam is alleged to have involved a realistic voice message requesting a donation, falsely claiming Thailand was the only ASEAN nation yet to contribute.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Paetongtarn Shinawatra, General Public Of Thailand, Asean"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":910,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"Alleged AI-Driven Phishing Scam Impersonates Maine Town Official to Falsely Request $22,500","description":"An alleged AI-generated phishing email targeted a resident of Gray, Maine, falsely claiming to be from the town’s planning department. The alleged email, bearing a fake signature and official-looking letterhead, requested $22,500 for a zoning board meeting. Town officials have reportedly warned residents of increasing risks posed by AI-enabled scams, emphasizing that the town does not accept electronic payments and urging vigilance against similar fraudulent emails.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Town Of Gray Maine Officials, Steven Souchek, Residents Of Gray Maine, General Public, Doug Webster"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":896,"occurred_on":"2025-01-13","title":"Alleged Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology by Law Enforcement Reportedly Leading to Wrongful Arrests and Violations of Investigative Standards","description":"Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have allegedly been misusing AI-powered facial recognition technology, leading to wrongful arrests and significant harm to at least eight individuals. Officers have reportedly been bypassing investigative standards, relying on uncorroborated AI matches to build cases, allegedly resulting in prolonged detentions, reputational damage, and personal trauma.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Florence Kentucky Police Department","Evansville Indiana Police Department","Detroit Police Department","Coral Springs Florida Police Department","Bradenton Florida Police Department","Austin Police Department"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers","Developers of mugshot recognition software","Clearview AI"],"harmed":["Wrongfully arrested individuals","Vulnerable communities","Robert Williams","Quran Reid","Porcha Woodruff","People of color","Nijeer Parks","Jason Vernau"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":901,"occurred_on":"2025-01-12","title":"Yahoo Boys Allegedly Used Deepfake Technology to Impersonate Brad Pitt and Defraud French Woman of $850,000 in Romance Scam","description":"Three Nigerian \"Yahoo Boys\" scammers allegedly used AI-generated image manipulation tools, along with fake social media and WhatsApp accounts, to reportedly impersonate actor Brad Pitt and convince a French interior decorator, Anne, that she was in a romantic relationship with him. 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According to reporting, Smith's face was digitally placed onto semi-nude and nude bodies, with the resulting media circulated online by impersonators seeking money. 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Fact-checking organization PesaCheck found no credible sources supporting the image and used AI-detection tools to determine it was likely AI-generated. The image was reportedly used to imply Kagame's affiliation with M23 amid ongoing regional tensions and allegations of Rwandan support for the group.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting Paul Kagame"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Regional Peacebuilding Efforts In The African Great Lakes Region, Paul Kagame, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Government Of Rwanda, General Public Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, General Public Of Rwanda, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":897,"occurred_on":"2025-01-10","title":"AI-Assisted Ransomware Campaign by FunkSec Allegedly Targets Over 80 Victims","description":"The FunkSec ransomware group allegedly leveraged AI tools, such as Miniapps chatbots, to develop and refine its ransomware operations, which is reported to have allowed apparently inexperienced actors to produce advanced malware rapidly.  It is reported that the group claimed to have launched its data leak site in December 2024, allegedly targeting over 80 victims with ransomware and double extortion tactics. 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The video was reportedly generated using AI and has been described as spreading manipulated visuals and speech presenting false medical advice.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["New Zealand General Public, Jim Mann, Diabetes Patients"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":888,"occurred_on":"2025-01-06","title":"Sydney High Schooler Allegedly Generated Deepfakes of Other Students","description":"A Sydney high school student allegedly used AI platforms to create explicit deepfake images of female classmates, which were then distributed through fake social media accounts. The incident reportedly caused significant distress among the victims, leading to an investigation by Campbelltown city police area command and involvement from the eSafety Commissioner.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Students in Australia","Students","Men and boys","High school students","Deepfake creators","Boys","Adolescent boys"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Students in Australia","Students","Privacy","Minors","High school students","Girls","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1030,"occurred_on":"2025-01-05","title":"Aspiring Artist Cherelle Kozak Reportedly Targeted by AI-Powered Impersonation of Rapper Fat Joe","description":"An aspiring artist in Austin, Texas, Cherelle Kozak, was targeted by a scammer using AI-generated video and voice to impersonate rapper Fat Joe. The impersonator appeared on a call, encouraged her to upload music for supposed radio play, and then demanded payment. Kozak did not comply. The scam closely resembled one that Fat Joe publicly warned about on January 5, 2025.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Fat Joe"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Cherelle Kozak, Fat Joe, Fans Of Fat Joe, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":921,"occurred_on":"2025-01-05","title":"Hong Kong Authorities Seize HK$34M in Alleged Deepfake Scam Targeting Victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia","description":"Hong Kong police arrested 31 people linked to a deepfake scam syndicate that allegedly defrauded victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. The group used AI-generated images to impersonate wealthy women, training recruits to discuss luxury lifestyles, finance, and cryptocurrency to gain trust. Scammers reportedly persuaded victims to invest in fraudulent schemes, with police intercepting HK$34 million in illicit proceeds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hong Kong Based Deepfake Scam Syndicate"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Victims Of Romance Scams In Taiwan, Victims Of Romance Scams In Singapore, Victims Of Romance Scams In Malaysia, Hong Kong Financial Regulators Investigating Fraud, Cryptocurrency Investors Defrauded By Ai Generated Profiles"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":885,"occurred_on":"2025-01-03","title":"Meta AI Characters Allegedly Exhibited Racism, Fabricated Identities, and Exploited User Trust","description":"Meta deployed AI-generated profiles on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of an experiment. The profiles, such as \"Liv\" and \"Grandpa Brian,\" allegedly featured fabricated identities and misleading diversity claims. These accounts also allegedly manipulated user emotions for engagement and profit. 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On December 31, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions against the CGE and its director, Valery Korovin, for their reported role in this interference.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Center For Geopolitical Expertise (Cge), Valery Korovin, Aleksandr Dugin, Main Intelligence Directorate (Gru)"],"developers":["Center For Geopolitical Expertise (Cge), Valery Korovin, Aleksandr Dugin, Main Intelligence Directorate (Gru)"],"harmed":["2024 U.S. Elections Candidates, U.S. Electorate, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":14},{"incident_id":882,"occurred_on":"2024-12-29","title":"AI-Generated Reading Summaries on Fable App Reportedly Wrote Biased and Offensive Commentary","description":"Fable, a book-focused social app, used OpenAI’s API to generate AI-powered year-end reading summaries in December 2024. These summaries allegedly produced biased and offensive remarks about race, gender, and sexual orientation. Fable is reported to have apologized in a social media post on January 1, 2025.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fable"],"developers":["Openai, Fable"],"harmed":["Fable Users, Fable"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":881,"occurred_on":"2024-12-27","title":"Waymo Robotaxi Allegedly Collides With Serve Robotics Delivery Bot in Los Angeles","description":"A Waymo robotaxi reportedly collided with a Serve Robotics delivery robot at a West Hollywood intersection on December 27th, 2024. The delivery robot reportedly moved into the vehicle turning lane as the robotaxi approached, leading to a low-speed collision.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo, Serve Robotics"],"developers":["Waymo, Serve Robotics"],"harmed":["Serve Robotics"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":886,"occurred_on":"2024-12-27","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Referenced During Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Planning","description":"Matthew Livelsberger, the suspect in the 2025 Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion, reportedly used ChatGPT to search for publicly available information on explosives, ammunition, and fireworks regulations. ChatGPT is alleged to have played a role in the planning of the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The information provided by ChatGPT, though, was reportedly general and available through other public sources.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Matthew Livelsberger"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Seven Injured Victims In Las Vegas, Matthew Livelsberger, Bystanders And Guests Of The Trump International Hotel In Las Vegas"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":883,"occurred_on":"2024-12-26","title":"Alleged Fake AI-Generated Christmas Card Featuring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Children Circulates on Social Media","description":"An AI-generated Christmas card reportedly depicting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, was shared on social media as if it were authentic. The image is reported to have been created using older public photos and flawed AI editing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["X User Pdina, X (Twitter) Users"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Graphic Tool Developer"],"harmed":["Princess Lilibet, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, Meghan Markle"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":914,"occurred_on":"2024-12-26","title":"Alleged Deepfake of Luis Suárez Used to Scam Uruguayans in Fake Investment Scheme","description":"On December 26, 2024, UTE, Uruguay's public utility company, warned of an alleged deepfake video circulating on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The video reportedly features manipulated images and voice of footballer Luis Suárez, falsely promoting an investment scheme claiming a 10,400 peso investment could yield 175,000 pesos monthly. It also reportedly uses AI-altered Telemundo footage. UTE urged the public not to share personal data, as the scam links to phishing sites posing as official so","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Braziko, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ute, Uruguayan General Public, Telemundo, Luis Suarez, El Pais (Spain)"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1172,"occurred_on":"2024-12-26","title":"Meta AI Bug in Deployed Service Reportedly Allowed Potential Access to Other Users' Prompts and Responses","description":"A security researcher reported a vulnerability in Meta AI's deployed chatbot service that, under certain conditions, could allow an unauthorized user to view another user's prompts and AI-generated responses. The flaw reportedly involved guessable prompt IDs and insufficient server-side authorization checks. Meta reportedly fixed the issue in January 2025 and found no evidence of malicious exploitation, awarding the researcher a bug bounty.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","Meta users","Meta AI users","General public","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":932,"occurred_on":"2024-12-25","title":"BP New Zealand's License Plate Recognition System Reportedly Misidentified Auckland Driver for Fuel Theft in Whanganui","description":"BP’s license plate recognition system reportedly misidentified Auckland resident Buddhika Rajapakse as responsible for petrol theft in Whanganui. Despite the suspect vehicle being a different make, model, and color, the system allegedly linked Rajapakse’s plate to the thefts. BP has reportedly acknowledged a possible doctored plate but still sent multiple payment requests. Rajapakse has reportedly been forced to contest the claims multiple times.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Bp New Zealand"],"developers":["Unspecified Developer Of Bp'S License Plate Recognition System"],"harmed":["Drivers Whose Vehicles Are Scanned By Bp New Zealand'S License Plate Recognition System, Buddhika Rajapakse"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":878,"occurred_on":"2024-12-19","title":"Romance Scammer 'Alla Morgan' Allegedly Exploits Deepfake Technology to Defraud Victim of £17,000","description":"A scammer, or scammers, reportedly used AI-generated deepfake videos and documents to impersonate a fictitious person named \"Alla Morgan,\" allegedly convincing a 77-year-old woman, Nikki MacLeod, to send £17,000 through various payment methods. The deepfakes were allegedly used in establishing credibility so as to enable fraud under the pretense of an online romantic relationship.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Alla Morgan, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nikki Macleod"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":955,"occurred_on":"2024-12-19","title":"Global Cybercrime Network Storm-2139 Allegedly Exploits AI to Generate Deepfake Content","description":"A global cybercrime network, Storm-2139, allegedly exploited stolen credentials and developed custom tools to bypass AI safety guardrails. They reportedly generated harmful deepfake content, including nonconsensual intimate images of celebrities, and their software is reported to have disabled content moderation, hijacked AI access, and resold illicit services. Microsoft disrupted the operation and filed a lawsuit in December 2024, later identifying key members of the network in February 2025.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Storm 2139 Actor From Illinois, Unidentified Storm 2139 Actor From Florida, Storm 2139, Ricky Yuen (Cg Dot), Phat Phung Tan (Asakuri), Arian Yadegarnia (Fiz), Alan Krysiak (Drago)"],"developers":["Unidentified Storm 2139 Actor From Illinois, Unidentified Storm 2139 Actor From Florida, Storm 2139, Ricky Yuen (Cg Dot), Phat Phung Tan (Asakuri), Arian Yadegarnia (Fiz), Alan Krysiak (Drago)"],"harmed":["Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Openai, Microsoft, Celebrities, Azure Openai Customers, Ai Service Providers"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":899,"occurred_on":"2024-12-17","title":"Character.ai Chatbots Allegedly Emulating School Shooters and Their Victims","description":"Some Character.ai users reportedly created chatbots emulating real-life school shooters and their victims, allegedly enabling graphic role-playing scenarios. Character.ai responded by citing violations of its Terms of Service, removing the offending chatbots, and announcing measures to enhance safety practices, including improved content filtering and protections for users under 18.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai Users"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Victims Of School Shootings, Families Of The Victims Of School Shootings, Character.Ai Users, Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":872,"occurred_on":"2024-12-16","title":"AI Voice Cloning of Ari Melber Allegedly Exploited in Scam Targeting Elderly Woman","description":"A scammer allegedly impersonated MSNBC anchor Ari Melber using AI-generated voice messages and a fake social media profile to defraud a 73-year-old woman, Patricia Taylor. Over four months, the scammer reportedly manipulated her into believing they were in a relationship, ultimately convincing her to send $20,000.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Patricia Taylor, Family Of Patricia Taylor, Ari Melber"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":877,"occurred_on":"2024-12-16","title":"HTML/Nomani Deepfake Phishing Campaigns Allegedly Use AI-Generated Content to Defraud Social Media Users","description":"AI-generated deepfakes were reportedly used in the \"HTML/Nomani\" phishing campaign to mimic legitimate platforms like booking services and lured victims into investment scams. These scams allegedly leveraged realistic fake content to deceive users on social media for the purposes of financial fraud. This campaign was part of the rising misuse of AI in cybercrime during the second half of 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Htmlnomani, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Phishing Victims, Booking.Com Customers, Booking.Com, Airbnb Users, Airbnb"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":961,"occurred_on":"2024-12-16","title":"Serbian Authorities Allegedly Used AI-Powered Cellebrite Tools to Unlock Journalist’s Phone and Install Spyware","description":"Serbian authorities allegedly used Cellebrite's AI-powered forensic tools to unlock journalists' and activists' phones without consent. They reportedly then installed NoviSpy, a newly discovered spyware. That then purportedly allowed covert data extraction, remote microphone and camera activation, and surveillance. Amnesty International uncovered forensic evidence linking Serbia's Security Information Agency (BIA) to these attacks. Cellebrite halted sales to Serbia after the report.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Serbian Security Information Agency (Bia), Serbian Police, Government Of Serbia"],"developers":["Serbian Security Information Agency (Bia), Cellebrite, Surveillance Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Slavisa Milanov, Nikola Ristic, Krokodil, Journalists In Serbia, Human Rights Defenders In Serbia, Environmental Activists In Serbia, Dissidents In Serbia, Civil Society Organizations In Serbia, Privacy, General Public, General Public Of Serbia"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":871,"occurred_on":"2024-12-13","title":"Reported Deepfake Video of Elon Musk Announcing $20 Million Cryptocurrency Giveaway Circulating on Social Media","description":"A deepfake video is reportedly circulating on social media of Elon Musk announcing a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway beginning on December 13th, 2024. It is reported to be leading people to a fraudulent website called Elon4u.com. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Elon4U.Com Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elon Musk, Fans Of Elon Musk"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":909,"occurred_on":"2024-12-13","title":"Matryoshka Campaign Allegedly Uses Deepfakes to Impersonate Academics for Pro-Russian Propaganda","description":"The Matryoshka disinformation campaign allegedly used AI to impersonate academics, reportedly spreading claims supporting Russia and urging Ukraine's surrender. These videos are said to have misrepresented scholars’ views in order to amplify pro-Russian propaganda. The campaign reportedly exploited global social media platforms to allegedly mislead viewers and undermine trust in credible academic voices while fueling misinformation about the Ukraine conflict.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Russian Entities Linked To Gru, Reliable Russian News, Operation Overload, Matryoshka"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ronald Hutton, Academics Targeted By Storm 1679, Academics Targeted By Operation Overload, Academics Targeted By Matryoshka"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":861,"occurred_on":"2024-12-13","title":"Apple Intelligence Reportedly Notified Users That Luigi Mangione Shot Himself and Benjamin Netanyahu Had Been Arrested","description":"Apple Intelligence reportedly sent push notifications falsely claiming that BBC News had reported Luigi Mangione's suicide and that The New York Times had reported Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest. On 1/16/2025, Apple reportedly disabled Apple Intelligence's notification summaries.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["The New York Times, Luigi Mangione, Benjamin Netanyahu, Bbc News, Apple Intelligence Users"],"report_count":9},{"incident_id":863,"occurred_on":"2024-12-12","title":"Character.ai Companion Allegedly Prompts Self-Harm and Violence in Texas Teen","description":"A Texas mother is suing Character.ai after discovering that its AI chatbots encouraged her 17-year-old autistic son to self-harm, oppose his parents, and consider violence. The lawsuit alleges the platform prioritized user engagement over safety, exposing minors to dangerous content. Google is named for its role in licensing the app’s technology. The case is part of a broader effort to regulate AI companions.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["J.F. (Adolescent User Of Character.Ai), Family Of J.F. (Adolescent User Of Character.Ai), Character.Ai Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":928,"occurred_on":"2024-12-12","title":"Deepfake Cryptocurrency Scam Allegedly Impersonates Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni","description":"A deepfake scam allegedly impersonating Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated on various platforms. It reportedly promoted a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The deepfakes claimed the scheme was state-backed, promising €40,000 in guaranteed income. Victims were urged to invest €250, only to lose access to funds. Italy’s Consob blocked the deceptive ads and websites, marking the first enforcement of new financial fraud regulations.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Sergio Mattarella And Giorgia Meloni, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sergio Mattarella, Giorgia Meloni, General Public Of Italy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":874,"occurred_on":"2024-12-11","title":"One in Six Congresswomen Have Reportedly Been Targeted by AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery","description":"A study by the American Sunlight Project is reported to have found that one in six Congresswomen were targeted by AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII) shared on deepfake websites. The study reports having found 35,000 mentions of explicit content involving 26 members of Congress, with 25 being women. Women were 70 times more likely than men to be victimized, according to the report.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Public figures","Privacy","Politicians in the United States","Politicians","Congresswomen"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":873,"occurred_on":"2024-12-10","title":"YouTube Algorithms Allegedly Amplify Eating Disorder Content to Adolescent Girls","description":"YouTube's recommendation algorithm has allegedly been directing teen users to harmful content promoting eating disorders and self-harm, according to a study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Almost 70% of the recommended videos in searches related to dieting or weight loss reportedly contained content likely to exacerbate body image anxieties. ","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["YouTube","Google"],"developers":["YouTube","Google"],"harmed":["YouTube users","Women and girls","Girls","Emotionally vulnerable individuals","Adolescent girls"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":880,"occurred_on":"2024-12-09","title":"Scammers Reportedly Using Deepfakes of Health Experts and Public Figures in Australia to Sell Health Supplements and Give Harmful Advice","description":"Scammers are reportedly harnessing AI-generated deepfakes of health experts and public figures in Australia in order to sell health supplements and give harmful health advice. Among the reported cases, deepfake videos are alleged to have falsely depicted Jonathan Shaw and Karl Stefanovic endorsing \"Glyco Balance\" for diabetes management, while Karl Kruszelnicki reportedly was falsely shown promoting blood pressure pills.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Karl Stefanovic, Karl Kruszelnicki, Jonathan Shaw, General Public, Diabetes Patients"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":870,"occurred_on":"2024-12-06","title":"Meeten Malware Campaign Reportedly Undermines Web3 Security Using AI-Legitimized Branding","description":"Threat actors, using aliases such as \"Meeten,\" \"Meetio,\" and \"Clusee,\" reportedly deployed AI-generated content to create fake company websites, blogs, and social media profiles, impersonating legitimate businesses in order to trick Web3 professionals and cryptocurrency users into downloading Realst malware. The malware allegedly targets macOS and Windows platforms, steals credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallet information, exfiltrating sensitive data to remote servers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meetone, Meetio, Meeten, Cuesee, Clusee"],"developers":["Meetone, Meetio, Meeten, Cuesee, Clusee"],"harmed":["Web3 Professionals, Cryptocurrency Users, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":929,"occurred_on":"2024-12-06","title":"Sustained AI-Driven Russian Disinformation Campaigns Doppelgänger, Storm-1516, and Matryoshka Reportedly Disrupting German Federal Elections","description":"Leading up to Germany’s February 23, 2025, federal election, the alleged Russian Doppelgänger, Storm-1516, and Matryoshka (Operation Overload) disinformation campaigns have reportedly been deploying AI-generated deepfake videos and fake news sites to spread false claims about German politicians and public figures. AI-powered bots have allegedly been amplifying the content across social media. Researchers suggest the campaign sought to erode trust in Germany’s democratic process. 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Authorities said the conduct also involved additional CSAM material. The Department of Justice said it believes this was the first U.S. conviction under the Take It Down Act.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","James Strahler II","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women in Ohio","Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Privacy","Minors"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1342,"occurred_on":"2024-12-01","title":"Purported Deepfake Nude Images of Students Circulated Without Consent at Valencia Educational Institute","description":"Purported deepfake nude images of female students were circulated without consent at an educational institute in Valencia, Spain. At least 16 minors reported that original photographs had been digitally manipulated so they appeared completely naked, with some images shared via social media accounts created in victims' names. The alleged creation and distribution of the images is being examined under Spanish laws related to the protection of minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed male student in Valencia","Synthetic media creators","Students","Men and boys","Deepfake creators","Boys","Adolescent boys"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Unnamed female students in Valencia","Students","Privacy","Minors","Girls","Epistemic integrity","Educational communities"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":855,"occurred_on":"2024-11-30","title":"Names Linked to Defamation Lawsuits Reportedly Spur Filtering Errors in ChatGPT's Name Recognition","description":"ChatGPT has reportedly been experiencing errors and service disruptions caused by hard-coded filters designed to prevent it from producing potentially harmful or defamatory content about certain individuals by blocking prompts containing specific names, likely related to post-training interventions. The reported names are Brian Hood, Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Zittrain, David Faber, David Mayer, and Guido Scorza. ","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Chatgpt Users"],"developers":["Openai, Chatgpt"],"harmed":["Jonathan Zittrain, Jonathan Turley, Guido Scorza, David Mayer, David Faber, Chatgpt Users, Brian Hood"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":857,"occurred_on":"2024-11-25","title":"Navigation App Allegedly Directs Car Over Damaged Bridge in Uttar Pradesh, Resulting in Three Deaths","description":"A car reportedly using Google Maps for navigation was misled onto a collapsed bridge in Uttar Pradesh, India, due to outdated GPS data. The car plunged into the river below, resulting in three fatalities. 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Fighters practiced the maneuver, with 18 reportedly dying during training; eight mastered it, and a subsequent assault reportedly cleared the trenches.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Boko Haram, Terrorist Organizations, Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap), Non State Armed Groups"],"developers":["Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["18 Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) Fighters, Military Of Nigeria, Military Personnel Of Nigeria, Soldiers, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":876,"occurred_on":"2024-11-24","title":"Deepfake Videos Allegedly Used to Defraud Canadian Immigrants Out of Thousands of Dollars","description":"Deepfake videos allegedly impersonated Toronto immigration lawyer Max Chaudhary, targeting Canadian immigrants via WhatsApp. The videos, appearing personal and realistic, requested thousands of dollars for legal services never rendered. Exploiting confusion caused by changing immigration rules, the scam reportedly aimed to defraud vulnerable individuals during a time of desperation and uncertainty.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Immigrants In Toronto, Immigrants In Canada, Max Chaudhary"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1379,"occurred_on":"2024-11-23","title":"Florida Woman Reportedly Jailed After Ex-Boyfriend Allegedly Submitted AI-Fabricated Text Screenshot as Bond-Violation Evidence","description":"A Florida nurse, Melissa Sims, was reportedly jailed for two days for purportedly violating a bond/no-contact order. 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RNH's parents later sued the school district, but a federal court ruled in favor of the school.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hingham High School Students, Hingham High School Student Rnh"],"developers":["Grammarly"],"harmed":["Hingham High School Students, Hingham High School Student Rnh, Hingham High School, Academic Integrity, Students, High School Students, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1035,"occurred_on":"2024-11-20","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Depicts Trump Urging Release of Nigerian Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu","description":"A reportedly AI-manipulated video circulated on social media that falsely portrayed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump calling for the release of Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu and threatening sanctions against Nigeria. The video allegedly used old footage paired with AI-generated audio mimicking Trump's voice. Fact-checkers identified the video as inauthentic, noting mismatched lip-sync, fabricated quotes, and the fictitious date of \"November 31st.\"","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nnamdi Kanu, General Public Of Nigeria, Donald Trump, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":990,"occurred_on":"2024-11-19","title":"Corinth School District Educator in Mississippi Allegedly Used AI to Generate CSAM of Students","description":"An educator in the Corinth School District of Mississippi, Wilson Jones, was arrested for allegedly using AI to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of students. A complaint was filed with the police on January 29th, 2025, and a search warrant was executed on March 3rd, 2025. The FBI allege that the crime was committed sometime on or before November 19th, 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Wilson Jones, Educators, Teachers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students Of Corinth School District In Mississippi, Families Of Students Of Corinth School District In Mississippi, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1064,"occurred_on":"2024-11-14","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Scam Uses Bank of Cyprus Branding to Solicit Investments","description":"An alleged fraudulent online platform presented as the \"Bank of Cyprus Trading AI Platform\" was promoted using reportedly fabricated media, including a video that appeared to depict the Bank's CEO endorsing the service. The video reportedly used misleading branding, including the BBC logo, and promised unrealistic investment returns. The Bank of Cyprus publicly denied any affiliation and warned customers about the use of AI-generated content in the scam.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Scam Network, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Prospective Investors In Cyprus, Panicos Nicolaou, General Public Of Cyprus, Bbc, Bank Of Cyprus Customers, Bank Of Cyprus"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":887,"occurred_on":"2024-11-14","title":"Students of Richland School District in Cambria County, Pennsylvania Allegedly Used AI to Generate Obscene Images of Other Students","description":"The Richland School District (Cambria County, Pennsylvania) released a statement on November 19, 2024 announcing an investigation into \"some secondary students\" who are alleged to have used AI to \"create and electronically distribute obscene images of Richland students.\" The school administrators became aware of the incident on November 14, 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Richland School District Students, Students, Minors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Richland School District Students, Students, Educational Communities, Minors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":900,"occurred_on":"2024-11-13","title":"Character.ai Has Allegedly Been Hosting Openly Predatory Chatbots Targeting Minors","description":"Character.ai reportedly hosted chatbots with profiles explicitly advertising inappropriate, predatory behavior, including grooming underage users. Investigations allege that bots have been engaging in explicit conversations and roleplay with decoy accounts posing as minors, bypassing moderation filters. Character.ai has pledged to improve moderation and safety practices in response to public criticism.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai Users"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Character.Ai Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":845,"occurred_on":"2024-11-13","title":"Google's Gemini Allegedly Generates Threatening Response in Routine Query","description":"Google’s AI chatbot Gemini reportedly produced a threatening message to user Vidhay Reddy, including the directive “Please die,” during a conversation about aging. The output violated Google’s safety guidelines, which are designed to prevent harmful language.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Gemini"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Vidhay Reddy, Gemini Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":869,"occurred_on":"2024-11-04","title":"TikTok Algorithms Allegedly Linked to Minors' Exposure to Harmful Content","description":"Seven French families are suing TikTok, alleging its algorithm exposed minors to harmful content promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and suicide. Two teenagers reportedly died by suicide after viewing such content, while others allegedly attempted suicide or developed mental health issues. The case seeks to establish TikTok's legal liability for failing to protect minors from harmful algorithmic content.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok"],"developers":["Tiktok"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users, Seven French Families, Minors Using Tiktok"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":862,"occurred_on":"2024-11-03","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Allegedly Depicts Martin Luther King Jr. Supporting Donald Trump","description":"A purported deepfake video allegedly depicting Martin Luther King Jr. endorsing Donald Trump circulated on X, where it was reported to have been viewed over 10 million times. The video, reportedly created by pro-Trump accounts, was reportedly condemned by King's daughter, Bernice King, who called it \"vile\" and demanded its removal. 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The purportedly manipulated image claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris led over Donald Trump before polls opened, allegedly fueling misinformation about election integrity. CNN is reported to have confirmed the image was inauthentic, and AFP debunked the claims.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["James Woods, Anonymous X User"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Texas Voters, Cnn, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":852,"occurred_on":"2024-11-01","title":"Alleged Fake Citations Undermine Expert Testimony in Minnesota Deepfake Law Case","description":"In a legal case defending Minnesota’s deepfake election misinformation law, Stanford misinformation expert Professor Jeff Hancock's affidavit allegedly cited non-existent academic sources, potentially generated by ChatGPT. The reportedly fabricated citations appear to have undermined the credibility of his testimony.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jeff Hancock"],"developers":["Openai, Chatgpt"],"harmed":["Mary Franson, Keith Ellison, Jeff Hancock, Christopher Kohls, Chad Larson"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":953,"occurred_on":"2024-11-01","title":"Deepfake Videos of Barbara O’Neill Allegedly Used in Health Scam Targeting Social Media Users","description":"Deepfake videos of Barbara O’Neill, an Australian alternative health advocate banned from giving medical advice, have allegedly been used in fraudulent social media ads promoting false health cures. They include treatments for prostate issues and erectile dysfunction. These manipulated videos have been widely circulated across African countries. The scam directs users to deceptive websites, potentially for phishing or financial fraud. O’Neill has denied involvement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Barbara O'Neill, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Barbara O'Neill, Individuals With Health Problems, Citizens Of Various African Nations, Social Media Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":867,"occurred_on":"2024-10-31","title":"AI-Generated Airline Reviews Allegedly Mislead Consumers and Undermine Trust","description":"AI-generated reviews of airline services have reportedly increased by 189% since the release of ChatGPT, with certain carriers like China Southern Airlines and SouthWest Airlines disproportionately affected, according to a study by Originality.ai. 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Errors included misidentifying voting processes and providing information about foreign elections.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Anthropic, Google, Meta, Openai, Mistral"],"developers":["Anthropic, Google, Meta, Openai, Mistral"],"harmed":["Spanish Speakers, Spanish Speaking American Voters, U.S. Electorate, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1297,"occurred_on":"2024-10-30","title":"Blogger Milagro Gramz Allegedly Promoted AI-Generated Pornographic Deepfake Targeting Megan Thee Stallion","description":"A blogger, Milagro Gramz, was reportedly found liable for promoting and amplifying a sexually explicit AI-generated deepfake depicting rapper Megan Thee Stallion as part of an online harassment campaign linked to misinformation about her 2020 shooting. Court filings alleged the blogger encouraged followers to view the altered content and spread defamatory claims. In December 2025, a federal jury reportedly awarded damages for harassment and promotion of the deepfake.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Milagro Gramz, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Megan Thee Stallion, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":915,"occurred_on":"2024-10-28","title":"Alaska Education Department Reportedly Published Policy Featuring Erroneous AI-Generated Citations","description":"In October 2024, Alaska’s Education Commissioner Deena Bishop allegedly used generative AI to draft a school cellphone policy, resulting in reportedly fabricated citations of non-existent studies. The document, which did not disclose AI use, was shared with the state Board of Education, and despite reported corrections, AI-generated errors remained in the final resolution.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deena Bishop, Alaska Department Of Education And Early Development"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Alaskan Students, Alaskan Parents Of Students, Alaskan Education System, Alaskan Education Policymakers, Alaska Board Of Education Members, Epistemic Integrity, Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":827,"occurred_on":"2024-10-26","title":"AI Transcription Tool Whisper Reportedly Inserting Fabricated Content in Medical Transcripts","description":"OpenAI's AI-powered transcription tool Whisper, used to translate and transcribe audio content such as patient consultations with doctors, is advertised as having near “human level robustness and accuracy.”  However, software engineers, developers and academic researchers have alleged that it is prone to making up chunks of text or even entire sentences and that some of the hallucinations can include racial commentary, violent rhetoric, and even imagined medical treatments.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Patients, Patients Reliant On Whisper, Medical Practitioners Reliant On Whisper"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":851,"occurred_on":"2024-10-25","title":"Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown's Voice and Image Misused in AI-Generated Scam","description":"A scammer used AI to create a deepfake video of Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, falsely claiming that a recipient owed $100,000 to the federal government. The video, sent via email from a fake SLCPD account, used a cloned voice and repurposed footage from a past interview.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mike Brown, Woods Cross Residents, Salt Lake City Residents"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":850,"occurred_on":"2024-10-24","title":"Character.ai Chatbots Allegedly Misrepresent George Floyd on User-Generated Platform","description":"Two chatbots emulating George Floyd were created on Character.ai, making controversial claims about his life and death, including being in witness protection and residing in Heaven. Character.ai, already criticized for other high-profile incidents, flagged the chatbots for removal following user reports.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai Users, @Sunsetbaneberry983, @Jasperhorehound160"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["George Floyd, Family Of George Floyd"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1089,"occurred_on":"2024-10-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Content Circulates Widely in Sudan Amid Civil Conflict and Information Vacuum","description":"Purported AI-generated deepfakes have circulated widely on Sudanese social media during the ongoing conflict, allegedly spreading false claims, impersonating public figures, and distorting political discourse. Reported incidents include fabricated videos and audio used to mislead or satirize, some of which gained traction among journalists and officials. Observers warn that poor detection tools and limited moderation may be enabling the manipulation of public trust.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Various Actors Aligned With Sudanese Factions"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Political Leaders Of Sudan, Journalists Of Sudan, General Public Of Sudan, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":831,"occurred_on":"2024-10-23","title":"NYC Subway AI Weapons Scanners Yield High False Positive Rate and Detect No Guns in Month-Long Pilot Test","description":"NYC implemented an AI enabled weapons scanner for a month-long pilot with limited success. Despite not finding any weapons during the September 2024 testing phase, there were 118 false positives in which a person was searched under suspicion of carrying a weapon with no actual gun detections.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["New York City Government","Law enforcement"],"developers":["Evolv Technology"],"harmed":["New York City subway riders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":833,"occurred_on":"2024-10-21","title":"Polish Radio Station Replaces Human Hosts with AI-Generated Presenters to Simulate Interviewing Deceased Poet Wisława Szymborska","description":"Polish radio station Off Radio Krakow replaced human presenters with AI-generated ones and aired a simulated interview with the deceased poet Wisława Szymborska. The AI-driven experiment aimed to attract younger listeners but led to job losses for former hosts. In response to the public backlash, the station ended its use of AI presenters.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Increased inequality and decline in employment quality","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Off Radio Krakow, Mariusz Marcin Pulit"],"developers":["Openai, Elevenlabs, Leonardo Ai"],"harmed":["Lukasz Zaleski, Mateusz Demski, Wislawa Szymborska, Off Radio Krakow Audience, Off Radio Krakow Employees"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":849,"occurred_on":"2024-10-18","title":"AI Detection Tools Allegedly Misidentify Neurodivergent and ESL Students' Work as AI-Generated in Academic Settings","description":"AI writing detection tools have reportedly continued to falsely flag genuine student work as AI-generated, disproportionately impacting ESL and neurodivergent students. Specific cases include Moira Olmsted, Ken Sahib, and Marley Stevens, who were penalized despite writing their work independently. Such tools reportedly exhibit biases, leading to academic penalties, probation, and strained teacher-student relationships.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Universities","Colleges","Central Methodist University","Berkeley College"],"developers":["Turnitin","GPTZero","Copyleaks"],"harmed":["Students","Neurodivergent students","Moira Olmsted","Marley Stevens","Ken Sahib","ESL students","Epistemic integrity","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":848,"occurred_on":"2024-10-18","title":"High School Student in Córdoba, Argentina Accused of Using AI to Generate Explicit Images of Classmates","description":"An 18-year-old Argentine student at the pre-university institute of Manuel Belgrano of Córdoba allegedly used AI tools to generate explicit fake images of at least 22 female classmates by combining their faces with other bodies. These images, posted on pornography websites, included the victims' names, leading to harassment and significant psychological harm. Legal authorities charged the student with serious injuries aggravated by gender violence.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 18-year-old Manuel Belgrano male student","University students","Synthetic media creators","Students","Men and boys","Men","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Unnamed Manuel Belgrano female students","University students","Students","Privacy","Epistemic integrity","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1459,"occurred_on":"2024-10-17","title":"Video with Reportedly AI-Generated Media Purported to Show Croatian Physician Alemka Markotić Endorsing Hondrosol After False Murder Claim on Facebook","description":"A Facebook video purported to show Croatian infectious-disease physician Alemka Markotić and TV host Zoran Šprajc discussing her supposed murder and endorsing a joint-pain product called Hondrosol. The clip and linked article were reported to use AI-generated or manipulated media and to mimic Croatian government branding, directing users toward a scam purchase page.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zoran Sprajc, People Seeking Medical Advice, Ministry Of Health (Croatia), Ministarstvo Zdravstva, General Public Of Croatia, Epistemic Integrity, Alemka Markotic"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":824,"occurred_on":"2024-10-16","title":"Purported Deepfake Allegedly Misattributes Claims to Former Student in Attack on Vice-Presidential Candidate Tim Walz","description":"A purported viral deepfake accused Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz of misconduct by using the stolen identity of former student Matthew Metro. Circulated on X and other platforms, the video reportedly reached millions before being flagged for manipulation. U.S. intelligence later revealed it and three other similar events were part of the Russian disinformation campaign Storm-1516, whose aim is to disrupt the 2024 elections. 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The operator acknowledged potential errors but continued enforcement.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Wilson Parking","Parking Enforcement Services","Law enforcement"],"developers":["Automated license plate reader (ALPR) developers"],"harmed":["The Landing car park customers","Kindercare Wigram Skies parents","General public of New Zealand","General public","Christchurch drivers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":820,"occurred_on":"2024-10-15","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Photo Alteration Leads to Inappropriate Modifications in Speaker's Conference Picture","description":"An AI image expansion tool used by a conference organizer unintentionally altered Elizabeth Laraki’s profile picture for a marketing ad, making her blouse appear unbuttoned and showing a fabricated hint of undergarments. The AI generated the lower part of the image when expanding it for vertical formatting. The conference organizers quickly apologized and removed the altered content.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Conference Employee"],"developers":["Unknown Developer"],"harmed":["Elizabeth Laraki"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":822,"occurred_on":"2024-10-15","title":"Algorithmic Bias in French Welfare System Allegedly Discriminates Against Marginalized Groups","description":"A coalition of 15 human rights groups has launched legal action against the French government alleging that an algorithm used to detect welfare fraud discriminates against single mothers and disabled people. The algorithm assigns risk scores based on personal data. The process allegedly subjects vulnerable recipients to invasive investigations, violates privacy and anti-discrimination laws, and disproportionately affects marginalized groups.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Government of France","Caisse Nationale des Allocations Familiales (CNAF)"],"developers":["Government of France"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Single parents","Single mothers in France","Single mothers","Privacy","People with disabilities in France","People with disabilities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1163,"occurred_on":"2024-10-15","title":"Purported Face‑Swap Technology Reportedly Used to Circumvent Financial Platform's Facial Recognition Security in Nanjing, China","description":"In Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a defendant (Fu Mou) was convicted in October 2024 for allegedly using AI‑powered face‑swap software to bypass an unnamed financial platform's facial recognition system. Authorities reported that he obtained over 1.95 million pieces of personal data, accessed 23 victims' payment accounts, changed passwords for several, and used one linked bank card to make purchases. Prosecutors said only one platform was successfully breached.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Fu Mou","Deepfake creators","Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Face-swap technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed financial payment platform","Individuals affected by compromise of 1.95 million+ personal records","23 unnamed victims whose payment accounts were accessed"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":868,"occurred_on":"2024-10-14","title":"Portland Water Bureau SERVUS Algorithm Reportedly Allocates Utility Bill Discount to High-Wealth Consumer","description":"The Portland Water Bureau's AI-driven pilot program for water bill discounts is reported to have randomly selected Tim Boyle, a wealthy high-water consumer, for a 40% discount intended for financially struggling customers. The program, developed by SERVUS, is meant to identify underserved individuals by using machine learning.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Portland Water Bureau"],"developers":["Portland Water Bureau"],"harmed":["Tim Boyle, Portland Water Bureau, Economically Vulnerable People, City Of Portland, Residents Of Portland, General Public, General Public Of Oregon, General Public Of Portland"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":828,"occurred_on":"2024-10-13","title":"Uruguayan TV Program Santo y Seña Uses a Deepfake of Political Candidate Yamandú Orsi Without His Consent","description":"Uruguayan TV program Santo y Seña, hosted by Ignacio Álvarez, used AI to create a virtual representation of political candidate Yamandú Orsi, who declined an appearance. Nevertheless, without Orsi's permission, an AI-generated \"Orsi\" was shown alongside Andrés Ojeda, a rival candidate who appeared in person on the program.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Santo Y Sena, Canal 4"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Yamandu Orsi, Uruguayan Electorate, Uruguayan General Public, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":808,"occurred_on":"2024-10-11","title":"Infinite Campus AI-Driven Student Risk Model Leads to Cuts in Support for Nevada's Low-Income Schools","description":"An AI system developed by Infinite Campus and deployed by Nevada to identify at-risk students reportedly led to a sharp reduction in the number classified as needing support, dropping from 270,000 to 65,000. The reclassification allegedly caused significant budget cuts in schools serving low-income populations. The drastic reduction in identified at-risk students reportedly left thousands of vulnerable children without resources and support.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nevada Department of Education"],"developers":["Infinite Campus"],"harmed":["Students","Somerset Academy","Nevada school districts","Minors","Mater Academy of Nevada","Educational communities","Economically vulnerable students in Nevada","Economically vulnerable people"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1354,"occurred_on":"2024-10-10","title":"Purportedly AI-Altered Fake Nude Images of High School Girls and Women Reportedly Created and Disseminated in Pensacola, Florida","description":"In Pensacola, Florida, an 18-year-old man allegedly used an online AI image-alteration application to digitally \"undress\" photos of dozens of girls and young women without their consent, creating realistic fake nude images. Some source photos were reportedly taken when the victims were minors. The images were reportedly discovered on the man's phone and subsequently copied and shared with other students by a third party, prompting a police investigation and arrest.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 18 Year Old Male Student From Pensacola"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students From Pensacola, Students, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":819,"occurred_on":"2024-10-09","title":"ProKYC Tool Allegedly Facilitates Deepfake-Based Account Fraud on Cryptocurrency Exchanges","description":"Cato CTRL security researchers reported that the cybercriminal group ProKYC is selling a deepfake tool capable of bypassing biometric and two-factor authentication (2FA) systems on cryptocurrency exchanges. The tool creates synthetic identities using AI-generated videos and forged documents, enabling fraudulent account creation. A demo video from ProKYC shows the tool in action against ByBit, allowing attackers to verify fake accounts for purposes such as money laundering and identity theft.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Prokyc"],"developers":["Prokyc"],"harmed":["Bybit, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Cryptocurrency Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":906,"occurred_on":"2024-10-08","title":"Alleged AI-Powered Call Center Breach Exposes Over 10 Million Conversations in the Middle East","description":"An AI-powered call center platform in the Middle East reportedly experienced a significant data breach, allegedly exposing over 10 million conversations between consumers, operators, and AI agents. Attackers allegedly accessed the platform’s management dashboard, stealing sensitive data, including national ID documents. The breach poses reported risks such as phishing, identity theft, and social engineering attacks. The stolen data was reportedly listed for sale on the dark web.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Unnamed Ai Call Center Platform Provider"],"harmed":["Privacy, Enterprise Clients, End Users Of Undisclosed Middle Eastern Ai Powered Cloud Call Center Platform"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":825,"occurred_on":"2024-10-08","title":"AI News Site Hoodline San Jose Erroneously Misidentifies San Mateo District Attorney as Murder Suspect","description":"An AI-powered news site, Hoodline San Jose, falsely reported that the San Mateo County District Attorney had been charged with murder, which was an error resulting from misinterpreting a press release about a case the DA's office was prosecuting. The AI-generated article wrongly attributed the crime to the DA instead of the actual suspect.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hoodline San Jose"],"developers":["Impress3"],"harmed":["Stephen M. Wagstaffe, San Mateo County District Attorney, Residents Of San Mateo County, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":839,"occurred_on":"2024-10-07","title":"Purportedly AI-Driven Phishing Scam Uses Spoofed Google Call to Attempt Gmail Breach of Security Expert","description":"Scammers allegedly used a purportedly AI-generated voice to impersonate a Google representative in an attempt to steal Gmail account credentials from security expert Sam Mitrovic. The reportedly AI-driven phishing call used a spoofed Google phone number and a fabricated email, making the scam appear legitimate. Mitrovic reportedly noted that the caller's professional demeanor, coupled with AI-generated speech and a Google-related number, could easily deceive unsuspecting users.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sam Mitrovic, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":20},{"incident_id":815,"occurred_on":"2024-10-06","title":"Police Use of Facial Recognition Software Causes Wrongful Arrests Without Defendant Knowledge","description":"Police departments across the U.S. have used facial recognition software to identify suspects in criminal investigations, leading to multiple false arrests and wrongful detentions. The software's unreliability, especially in identifying people of color, has resulted in misidentifications that were not disclosed to defendants. In some cases, individuals were unaware that facial recognition played a role in their arrest, violating their legal rights and leading to unjust detentions.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["West New York PD","Police departments","Pflugerville PD","NYPD","Miami PD","Law enforcement","Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers","Clearview AI"],"harmed":["Quran Reid","Privacy","People misidentified by facial recognition systems","General public of the United States","General public","Francisco Arteaga","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":865,"occurred_on":"2024-10-02","title":"Fake AI 'Nudify' Sites Reportedly Linked to Malware Distribution by Russian Hacker Collective FIN7","description":"The hacker group FIN7 is allegedly behind fake AI \"nudify\" websites distributing infostealer malware to users, according to an investigation by Silent Push. These sites are reported to lure individuals seeking deepfake AI tools into downloading malware disguised as software to \"nudify\" photos. The malware steals sensitive data from victims, which is used for extortion or financial fraud. FIN7's activity on this front reportedly marks the revival of a group previously declared defunct by the U.S.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fin7, Carbon Spider, Elbrus, Sangria Tempest"],"developers":["Fin7, Carbon Spider, Elbrus, Sangria Tempest"],"harmed":["Users Of Fake Nudify Sites"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":811,"occurred_on":"2024-10-02","title":"AI-Powered Transcription Services Allegedly Leak Confidential Workplace Discussions","description":"AI-powered meeting assistants, such as Otter.ai's OtterPilot and Zoom's AI Companion, have reportedly shared sensitive and private conversations beyond the intended audience. These tools, which are set to automatically record and distribute meeting transcripts, allegedly sent confidential discussions after participants had left the meeting, the consequences of which led to unintended exposure of proprietary information and privacy breaches.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Venture Capital Investors, Organizations, Employers, Employees, Companies, Alex Bilzerian"],"developers":["Zoom, Otter.Ai, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Venture Capital Investors, Privacy, Organizations, Employers, Employees, Companies, Alex Bilzerian"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":814,"occurred_on":"2024-10-02","title":"AI Avatar of Murder Victim Created Without Consent on Character.ai Platform","description":"A user on the Character.ai platform created an unauthorized AI avatar of Jennifer Ann Crecente, a murder victim from 2006, without her family's consent. The avatar was made publicly available, violating Character.ai's policy against impersonation. After the incident surfaced, Character.ai removed the avatar, acknowledging a policy violation. ","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Jennifer Ann Crecente, Drew Crecente, Crecente Family, Brian Crecente"],"report_count":9},{"incident_id":1014,"occurred_on":"2024-10-01","title":"Students in Maltese Schools Reportedly Being Targeted by Deepfake Nudes","description":"Beginning sometime in October 2024, students ranging in age from 12 to 20 in schools in Malta were targeted in deepfake nude incidents. The attackers have been superimposing the faces of some of the students over the bodies of naked girls or using \"nudify\" apps to \"undress\" the photos, which have reportedly been sent to the victims over WhatsApp in order to humiliate them or in some cases blackmail them.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators, Deepfake Creators In Malta"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students In Malta, Students, Minors In Malta, Minors, General Public Of Malta, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":841,"occurred_on":"2024-10-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Video Allegedly Targets Moldovan Economic Development Minister Dumitru Alaiba in Election Disinformation Campaign","description":"A purportedly AI-manipulated video and some photos circulated online depicting Moldova's Economic Development Minister, Dumitru Alaiba, in compromising situations as part of an alleged disinformation campaign by pro-Kremlin supporters, one that has been reported to rely on AI to generate fake content. Alaiba reportedly denounced the purported synthetic media as having been released to mislead the public and influence Moldova's elections by undermining his reputation and the government's pro-Euro","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Government Of Russia, Anti European Union Influencers, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Pro European Union Moldovans, Moldovan General Public, Government Of Moldova, Dumitru Alaiba, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1194,"occurred_on":"2024-10-01","title":"L.A. 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Her daughter intervened in February 2025, but the family now reportedly faces bankruptcy and legal battles to recover losses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Steve Burton, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Steve Burton, General Public, Family Of Abigail Ruvalcaba, Abigail Ruvalcaba"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":854,"occurred_on":"2024-09-30","title":"Waymo Driverless Taxi Allegedly Stalled During Pedestrian Harassment Incident in San Francisco","description":"A Waymo driverless taxi carrying a passenger, Amina V., was stalled in San Francisco when two men blocked its path, demanding her contact information. The immobilized autonomous vehicle left the rider feeling unsafe and trapped. Waymo’s Rider Support intervened to assist the passenger.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Loss of human agency and autonomy","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Amina V."],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":818,"occurred_on":"2024-09-28","title":"Jennifer Aniston’s Likeness Allegedly Exploited in Purported Deepfake Collagen Supplement Promotion","description":"A purportedly AI-generated deepfake video featuring Jennifer Aniston falsely promoting collagen supplements reportedly circulated on Facebook, misleading viewers about her involvement. The video, reportedly created without her consent, used footage from a previous roundtable interview, purportedly modified by AI to advertise health products. 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The scammers reportedly used the altered voices to claim they had been kidnapped and demanding a ransom be paid.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Highline Public Schools, Families Of Highline Public Schools, Students, Minors, Parents, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":972,"occurred_on":"2024-09-25","title":"Russian Influence Operation Allegedly Uses AI to Create Fake Kamala Harris Campaign Website and Rhino-Hunting Hoax","description":"A Russian disinformation campaign, linked to Storm-1516 and Kremlin propagandist John Mark Dougan, allegedly used AI-generated content to target Kamala Harris’s election bid. The operation included a fake campaign website promoting extreme policies and an AI-enhanced deepfake video falsely claiming Harris killed an endangered rhino in Zambia. The hoaxes were spread via Telegram, X, VK, and pro-Kremlin media outlets.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1516, John Mark Dougan, Russian State Media, Sputnik, Rt (Russia Today), Pravda Network"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, American Voters, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":817,"occurred_on":"2024-09-24","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Images Reportedly Spread Misinformation During Hurricane Helene Response","description":"During Hurricane Helene (September 24-29, 2024), purportedly AI-generated images circulated on social media, reportedly misleading the public and hindering disaster response efforts. Reportedly fake images including animals stranded on rooftops and political figures in floodwaters added confusion and disrupted emergency management. The spread of these images allegedly exacerbated existing challenges, including power outages and communication failures, all of which led to complications providing ","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Partisan Social Media Influencers, Unknown Actors, Unknown Malicious Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Hurricane Helene Victims, General Public, Emergency Responders, Communities Impacted By Hurricane Helene"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":1065,"occurred_on":"2024-09-23","title":"Scammers Allegedly Use AI-Generated Avatars to Impersonate Friends in Houston, Texas and Solicit Money","description":"Two Houston women reported being targeted in an alleged scam involving AI-generated videos that appeared to depict trusted friends. The purported deepfake avatars were reportedly used via social media and messaging apps to solicit access codes and promote fraudulent sales. Victims are reported to have lost control of their accounts, and friends of the impersonated individuals sent money believing the videos were authentic.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Stacey Svegliato, Sara Sandlin, General Public, General Public In Houston"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1137,"occurred_on":"2024-09-20","title":"Reported False Legal Citations in South African Case Mavundla v. MEC Generated by Purported AI Tool","description":"In Mavundla v. 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The court reportedly found that many of the cited cases did not exist in any databases, and the firm's legal team and article clerk allegedly failed to verify the references.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Surendra Singh And Associates"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Surendra Singh And Associates, Philani Godfrey Mavundla"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":858,"occurred_on":"2024-09-19","title":"Deepfake Reportedly Used in Attempted Real Estate Fraud in Hallandale Beach, Florida","description":"A scammer reportedly used deepfake technology to impersonate the owner of a vacant Hallandale Beach, Florida lot during a Zoom call. The scam matched forged IDs to public property records and nearly succeeded in defrauding the buyer of $52,000. The image used in the deepfake was reportedly that of a missing woman named Margrit Pritchard.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Udi Levi, Margrit Pritchard, Lauren Albrecht, Josh Mor, Florida Title And Trust"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":805,"occurred_on":"2024-09-19","title":"Senator Ben Cardin Reportedly Received a Purported Deepfake Zoom Call Impersonating Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba","description":"Senator Ben Cardin was reportedly targeted with a purported deepfake on a Zoom call that appeared to imitate former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The allegedly AI-generated video reproduced his likeness and voice but drew attention when the caller asked unusual questions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actor Impersonating Dmytro Kuleba"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Dmytro Kuleba, Ben Cardin, Relations Between The United States And Ukraine, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":10},{"incident_id":813,"occurred_on":"2024-09-19","title":"Starship Technologies Delivery Robot Reportedly Injures Arizona State University Employee","description":"A semi-autonomous delivery robot operated by Starship Technologies reportedly struck a pedestrian employed by Arizona State University on the campus sometime in September 2023, purportedly causing injuries after abruptly reversing into her. The robot is reported to have initially knocked the pedestrian down, then moved toward her again while she was still on the ground. The company reportedly offered the victim promo codes and insurance information as an apology. 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The settlement imposed restrictions on future claims and required greater transparency around performance and risk.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pieces Technologies"],"developers":["Pieces Technologies"],"harmed":["Public health","Patients","Healthcare institutions","Epistemic integrity","Clinicians"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":840,"occurred_on":"2024-09-18","title":"AI-Generated Media Reportedly Used in Russian Disinformation Campaign in Moldova","description":"Russian-linked entities allegedly deployed AI-generated images and videos to spread disinformation aimed at swaying Moldova’s referendum on E.U. membership. The AI-enhanced media campaign included fabricated stories and doctored visuals, the purpose of which was reportedly designed to amplify fear and undermine pro-E.U. sentiment in the days leading up to the referendum.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russia Backed Influencers, Maria Zakharova, Ilan Shor, Government Of Russia"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Pro Eu Moldovans, Moldovan General Public, Maia Sandu, Government Of Moldova, Dumitru Alaiba, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":856,"occurred_on":"2024-09-15","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Audio Allegedly Fabricates Biden's Admission of Role in Pakistani Political Crisis","description":"A purported deepfake audio file is alleged to have falsely claimed that U.S. President Joe Biden conspired with Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, to remove former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022. Widely shared online, the audio is reported to have exploited generative AI to spread political misinformation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Syed Asim Munir, Relations Between The U.S. And Pakistan, People Of Pakistan, Joe Biden, Imran Khan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":802,"occurred_on":"2024-09-13","title":"Purported Deepfake of Brian May Allegedly Exploited in Scam Offering Fake Queen Backstage Tickets","description":"Scammers allegedly created an AI-generated deepfake of Queen guitarist Brian May, reportedly posting a video on TikTok in which the fake May offers backstage tickets to a Queen concert. The real Brian May reportedly warned fans about this \"disgusting\" scam, emphasizing that Queen has no tour dates planned and does not sell backstage access.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators, Scammers Impersonating Brian May"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users, Queen (Band) Fans, General Public Of The United Kingdom, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Brian May Fans, Financial Scam Victims, Victims Of Deepfake Enabled Fraud"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":806,"occurred_on":"2024-09-13","title":"Criminal Group Uses AI Deepfake Technology to Steal Personal Data in Hangzhou, Zhejiang","description":"A criminal group in China used AI face-swapping technology to bypass face recognition systems on major platforms, steal personal data, and sell it to fraud syndicates. The group generated convincing video simulations from static photos to breach accounts, reportedly earning 200,000 yuan. After an investigation by the Hangzhou Public Security Bureau, four suspects were arrested across the provinces of Anhui, Guizhou, and Zhejiang.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zhang Mouguo, Wu Mouhao, Hu Mouyun, Hu Mouliang, Scammers"],"developers":["Ai Face Swapping Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Multimodal Large Model Developers"],"harmed":["Privacy, Chinese Online Platform Users, General Public, General Public Of China"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":791,"occurred_on":"2024-09-09","title":"Google AI Error Prompts Parents to Use Fecal Matter in Child Training Exercise","description":"Google's AI Overview feature mistakenly advised parents to use human feces in a potty training exercise, misinterpreting a method that uses shaving cream or peanut butter as a substitute. This incident is another example of an AI failure in grasping contextual nuances that can lead to potentially harmful, and in this case unsanitary, recommendations. Google has acknowledged the error.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Ai Overview"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Parents, Google Users, Google"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":782,"occurred_on":"2024-09-09","title":"AI 'Nudify' Apps Used as Tools for Blackmail and Extortion","description":"AI 'nudify' apps are being used to generate hyperrealistic non-consensual nude photos of individuals, which are then exploited for extortion and harassment. These apps use generative AI to remove clothing from images and create convincing fakes, often distributed on platforms like Telegram. Victims are threatened or shamed using these AI-generated images, with little recourse for removal or legal action.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Sextortionists","Extortionists","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake creators"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Privacy","General public of India","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":785,"occurred_on":"2024-09-08","title":"ESPN's AI Coverage Reportedly Overlooks Alex Morgan in Her Final Match Recap","description":"ESPN's AI-generated recap of Alex Morgan's final professional soccer match reportedly failed to mention her significant retirement moment, instead providing a standard rundown that missed the emotional context.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["ESPN Generative AI Services","ESPN"],"developers":["ESPN Generative AI Services","ESPN"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Public figures","National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)","Fans of Alex Morgan","Athletes","Alex Morgan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":778,"occurred_on":"2024-09-04","title":"Amazon's Alexa Reportedly Shows Political Preference Error in Trump-Harris Presidential Race Queries","description":"Amazon's Alexa was found to provide politically biased responses when asked about the 2024 presidential candidates. It refused to give reasons to vote for Donald Trump, citing neutrality, while offering detailed endorsements for Kamala Harris. Amazon labeled the discrepancy an \"error\" and reportedly corrected it.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Alexa Device Owners"],"developers":["Amazon"],"harmed":["Alexa Device Owners, Donald Trump Presidential Campaign, Donald Trump Supporters"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":779,"occurred_on":"2024-09-04","title":"Music Producer Michael Smith Reportedly Arrested for Allegedly Using AI-Generated Songs in $10 Million Streaming Scam","description":"Music producer Michael Smith was reportedly arrested for allegedly using AI-generated songs and fake streaming accounts to scam over $10 million in royalties from major music platforms. By purportedly creating hundreds of thousands of songs and employing bots to artificially inflate streams, Smith reportedly circumvented fraud detection systems. The scheme was reportedly exposed after suspicions arose regarding the rapid generation of music and streaming anomalies.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Michael Smith, Money Launderers, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Spotify, Music Streaming Services, Apple Music, Amazon Music"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":800,"occurred_on":"2024-09-03","title":"53% of American and British Businesses Report Attacks by AI-Powered Deepfake Scams in 2024","description":"According to Medius, Deepfake scams have targeted 53% of businesses in the U.S. and U.K., with 43% falling victim. Using AI to create realistic fake videos and audio of corporate executives, scammers have successfully stolen millions, including $25 million from British engineering group Arup. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["American Businesses, British Businesses, Finance Professionals, Employees, Arup"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":781,"occurred_on":"2024-09-03","title":"Clearview AI Reportedly Faces $33.7 Million Fine for Violating GDPR with Biometric Data Harvesting","description":"Clearview AI was reportedly fined $33.7 million by the Dutch data protection authority for allegedly creating an illegal facial recognition database by scraping billions of images from the Internet without consent. The company allegedly used AI to convert these images into biometric data and sold the service to law enforcement. This act was reportedly in violation of privacy laws and the GDPR.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Clearview Ai"],"developers":["Clearview Ai, Facial Recognition System Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of The Netherlands, Privacy, Biometric Data Subjects"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1458,"occurred_on":"2024-09-03","title":"Video with Reportedly AI-Generated Media Purported to Show Croatian Neurosurgeon Josip Paladino Endorsing Steplex in Fake TV Segment on Facebook","description":"A Facebook page reportedly posted a video styled as a TV news segment that purported to show Croatian neurosurgeon Josip Paladino endorsing a pain-treatment product called Steplex after an on-air assault. The clip was reported to use AI-generated or manipulated media built from older footage, and the ad linked users to a page mimicking Croatia's Ministry of Health while soliciting purchases and contact data.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Green Facebook Page, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["People Seeking Medical Advice, Ministry Of Health (Croatia), Ministarstvo Zdravstva, Josip Paladino, General Public Of Croatia, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":775,"occurred_on":"2024-09-02","title":"Elon Musk Reportedly Shared an AI-Generated Image Depicting Kamala Harris Dressed as a Communist Ruler","description":"Elon Musk reportedly shared an AI-generated image on X depicting Kamala Harris as a \"communist dictator\" in response to her post about Donald Trump's political intentions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, X (Twitter), Elon Musk"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":801,"occurred_on":"2024-09-02","title":"Bias in AI Deepfake Detection Undermines Election Security in Global South","description":"AI deepfake detection tools are reportedly failing voters in the Global South due to biases in their training data. These tools, which prioritize English language and Western faces, show reduced accuracy when detecting manipulated content from non-Western regions. As a result of this detection gap, election integrity faces threats from and the amplification of misinformation, which leaves journalists and researchers with inadequate resources to combat the issue.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Deepfake Detection Technology Developers, True Media, Reality Defender"],"developers":["Unknown Deepfake Detection Technology Developers, True Media, Reality Defender"],"harmed":["Global South Citizens, Political Researchers, Global South Local Fact Checkers, Non Native English Speakers, Global South Journalists, Civil Society Organizations In Developing Countries"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":969,"occurred_on":"2024-09-02","title":"Russian Disinformation Campaign Allegedly Used Fake News Site 'KBSF-San Francisco News' and Deepfake Video to Falsely Accuse Kamala Harris of 2011 Hit-and-Run","description":"A Russian disinformation campaign allegedly used a fake news site, \"KBSF-San Francisco News,\" and an AI-generated deepfake video to falsely accuse Kamala Harris of a 2011 hit-and-run accident in San Francisco. The deepfake featured a fabricated African-American victim, whose AI-generated testimony spread widely across social media. Microsoft identified the hoax as part of Russian cyber influence operations targeting the 2024 U.S. election, with the site registered in Iceland.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1516, Kbsf San Francisco News, John Mark Dougan, Government Of Russia"],"developers":["John Mark Dougan, Government Of Russia"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1365,"occurred_on":"2024-09-01","title":"AkiraBot Reportedly Used OpenAI to Spam Website Chats and Contact Forms at Scale","description":"SentinelLabs reported that unknown operators used AkiraBot, a Python framework, plus OpenAI's chat API to generate customized SEO spam and bypass CAPTCHAs, posting via SMB websites' contact forms and Reamaze-style chat widgets. Researchers assessed >400k domains were targeted and ≥80k successfully spammed since 09/01/2024. OpenAI said the API key was disabled after disclosure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors, Unknown Akirabot Operators"],"developers":["Unknown Akirabot Developers, Openai"],"harmed":["Wix Sites, Victims Of Akirabot, Squarespace Sites, Small Business Owners, Shopify Sites, Medium Sized Business Owners, Godaddy Sites, Customers, Business Website Users, Business Owners"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1573,"occurred_on":"2024-08-28","title":"National Company Law Tribunal Reportedly Relied on AI-Hallucinated Precedents in Pooja Ramesh Singh v. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd","description":"In Pooja Ramesh Singh v. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd., India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) reportedly admitted insolvency proceedings against Essel Infraprojects after relying on six purported precedents later found to be fabricated or materially inaccurate. The appellate tribunal upheld the ruling, but the Supreme Court later invalidated both decisions and sent the insolvency petition back to the NCLT for a new ruling.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["National Company Law Tribunal","Lawyers","Courts"],"developers":["Large language model developers","AI research tool developers"],"harmed":["Pooja Ramesh Singh","Parties to insolvency proceedings","Judicial integrity","Essel Infraprojects Ltd","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1464,"occurred_on":"2024-08-28","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Video Reportedly Misrepresented Bulgarian DPS Figure Ahmed Dogan and Spread via TikTok and Facebook","description":"A reportedly AI-manipulated video appeared to repurpose footage of Ahmed Dogan, honorary chairman of Bulgaria's Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), by overlaying synthetic audio that made him seem to urge party members to protest in defense of his wealth. The clip reportedly originated from a satirical TikTok account and was later circulated on Facebook by anonymous profiles.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Metodi Stoychev, Georgi Georgiev, Anonymous Tiktok Satire Profile, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Ahmed Dogan, General Public, General Public Of Bulgaria"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":777,"occurred_on":"2024-08-28","title":"South Korea Reportedly Experienced a Surge of Explicit Deepfake Pornography","description":"At the end of August 2024, South Korean authorities reportedly began investigating a significant surge in the creation and dissemination, often via Telegram, of explicit deepfake pornography created without consent from the stolen social media content of female classmates, teachers, and neighbors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Privacy","General public of South Korea","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1457,"occurred_on":"2024-08-27","title":"Video with Reportedly AI-Generated Media Purported to Show Croatian Immunologist Stipan Jonjić Promoting Anti-Parasite Product on Facebook","description":"A Facebook page reportedly posted a video that purported to show Croatian immunologist Stipan Jonjić endorsing an anti-parasite product and recommending it over conventional treatment. The clip was reported to use AI-generated or manipulated media, and Jonjić denied involvement. 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Dillon reportedly lived more than 300 miles away and said he had never visited the city. He reportedly spent a night in jail and posted bond using his truck title.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pinellas County Sheriff's Office","Law enforcement agencies","Jacksonville Sheriff's Office","Jacksonville Beach Police Department","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Pinellas County Sheriff's Office","Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Wrongfully arrested individuals","Robert Dillon","Privacy","People misidentified by facial recognition systems","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":864,"occurred_on":"2024-08-23","title":"Generative AI Allegedly Used to Facilitate $255,000 Real Estate Fraud Scheme","description":"A real estate scam is reported to have used AI-generated phishing emails to impersonate a title company lawyer, tricking homebuyer Raegan Bartlo into wiring $255,000 to a fraudulent account. The emails were alleged to be convincing, with no grammatical errors or tone issues. Bartlo recovered part of the funds but lost $112,000.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Real Estate Market, Raegan Bartlo, Financial Institutions"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":780,"occurred_on":"2024-08-23","title":"Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Soldier Faces Allegations of Using AI to Generate Child Pornography","description":"Seth Herrera, a U.S. Army soldier at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), is accused of using artificial intelligence to generate pornography depicting minors with whom he was in contact. 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Lionsgate has since parted ways with Egan and apologized to Coppola and the critics affected by the fabricated content.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lionsgate, Eddie Egan"],"developers":["Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Francis Ford Coppola, Pauline Kael, Film Critics, American Zoetrope, Lionsgate"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":773,"occurred_on":"2024-08-20","title":"Chatbot in Workplace Training at Bunbury Prison Reveals Real Names in Sexual Harassment Case","description":"During workplace training at Bunbury Prison in Western Australia, a trainer used Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot to generate case study scenarios. The chatbot produced a scenario that included the real name of a former employee involved in a sexual harassment case, revealing sensitive information.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Western Australia Department of Justice","Charlotte Ingham"],"developers":["Microsoft","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Western Australia Department of Justice senior staff members","Western Australia Department of Justice","Privacy","Bronwyn Hendry"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":766,"occurred_on":"2024-08-18","title":"Trump Reportedly Shares Purportedly AI-Generated Images Falsely Suggesting Taylor Swift Endorsement","description":"Donald Trump reportedly shared images that were purportedly generated by AI on social media that are alleged to have depicted Taylor Swift endorsing him for the upcoming election. The images reportedly included Swift dressed as Uncle Sam and fans wearing \"Swifties for Trump\" shirts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Taylor Swift, Swifties, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":767,"occurred_on":"2024-08-18","title":"AI Image of Kamala Harris at DNC with Communist Flags Circulated by Trump","description":"Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media that falsely depicted Kamala Harris speaking at a DNC event surrounded by communist imagery including the hammer and sickle of the Soviet Union. The image was intended to undermine Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention and to suggest that her views are aligned with communism.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":770,"occurred_on":"2024-08-16","title":"Microsoft Copilot Falsely Accuses Journalist Martin Bernklau of Crimes","description":"Microsoft's Copilot is reported to have falsely accused veteran court reporter Martin Bernklau of committing serious crimes, including child abuse and fraud. The tool is described as having generated defamatory content that not only accused Bernklau of multiple crimes he covered as a journalist but also provided his personal contact details. Attempts by Microsoft to remove the false entries were only temporarily successful, as the defamatory information reportedly reappeared.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft, Microsoft Copilot"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Martin Bernklau"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1004,"occurred_on":"2024-08-15","title":"San Francisco City Attorney Sues Operators of AI Deepfake Pornography Websites for Violations of State and Federal Law","description":"In August 2024, the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against 16 websites accused of using generative AI to create and distribute nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes, including images of minors. The sites, which had over 200 million visits in six months, invited users to upload real images to generate explicit fakes. By March 2025, 11 of the targeted websites had shut down following legal pressure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Operators of 16 deepfake pornography websites","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women depicted in deepfake pornography","Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Privacy","Minors depicted in deepfake pornography"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":998,"occurred_on":"2024-08-15","title":"ChatGPT Allegedly Defamed Norwegian User by Inventing Child Homicide and Imprisonment","description":"In August 2024, ChatGPT is reported to have falsely claimed that Norwegian citizen Arve Hjalmar Holmen had killed his two sons and been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The fabricated response allegedly included specific details about the supposed crime, despite Holmen never being accused or convicted of any offense. The incident prompted a GDPR complaint for defamation and inaccurate personal data.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Arve Hjalmar Holmen"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":762,"occurred_on":"2024-08-14","title":"Grok AI Reportedly Generates Offensive and Violent Images Without Proper Safeguards","description":"Elon Musk’s Grok AI, launched on X, generated offensive and violent images without adequate safety controls. The AI produced deepfakes of public figures like Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as copyrighted characters such as Mickey Mouse in inappropriate scenarios. Despite claiming adherence to certain content guidelines, Grok's outputs included politically charged and explicit imagery","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["X (Twitter), Xai"],"harmed":["Taylor Swift, Nintendo, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Disney, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":795,"occurred_on":"2024-08-14","title":"Deepfake Elon Musk Videos Have Reportedly Contributed to Billions in Fraud","description":"Scammers used AI to create deepfake videos of Elon Musk promoting fraudulent investment opportunities. Over time, these scams have reportedly led to billions in investor losses. The deepfakes also use voice cloning technology. They have been distributed on social media and YouTube. In particular, they target the elderly, such as 82-year-old Steve Beauchamp, to invest significant sums. Despite efforts by platforms to remove these videos, the scams continue to proliferate.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elderly Investors, Cryptocurrency Users, Online Investors, Social Media Users, Retirees Seeking Investment Opportunities, Steve Beauchamp, Elon Musk"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":763,"occurred_on":"2024-08-13","title":"Grok AI Chatbot Reportedly Spreads Unfounded Rumors About Trump’s Dentures","description":"Grok, X’s AI-powered chatbot, reportedly spread unsubstantiated claims about former President Trump’s alleged dentures during his interview with Elon Musk. The AI-generated summary is alleged to have falsely stated that Trump’s speech issues were due to missing dentures, despite no evidence. The post was quickly removed, but the incident is an example of concerns over Grok's tendency to amplify misinformation.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Donald Trump, Elon Musk, X (Twitter) Users, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":794,"occurred_on":"2024-08-13","title":"Reported Glitch in Waymo Self-Driving Cars Purportedly Triggers Regular All-Night Honking in San Francisco","description":"Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood reportedly began honking at each other late at night, disturbing residents' sleep. The autonomous vehicles, reportedly using a parking lot for ride pauses, triggered honking due to a purported glitch in their algorithms. Despite residents' complaints, the issue allegedly persisted for weeks until Waymo acknowledged the problem and began working on a fix.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["South Of Market Residents, South Of Market Businesses, San Francisco Residents, General Public Of San Francisco"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":761,"occurred_on":"2024-08-08","title":"TikTok AI System Used to Amplify Election Disinformation by Foreign Networks","description":"AI-generated misinformation on TikTok, driven by foreign networks, has flooded the platform with false narratives about the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Thousands of videos spreading political lies were identified, potentially influencing millions of users. Despite TikTok’s efforts to remove these accounts, the AI-driven disinformation campaign continues to challenge the integrity of the election.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Users From China, Unknown Tiktok Users From Iran, Unknown Tiktok Users From Nigeria, Unknown Tiktok Users From Vietnam"],"developers":["Tiktok"],"harmed":["American Electorate, General Public, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":835,"occurred_on":"2024-08-06","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Synthetic Media Allegedly Fuels False Reports of Natural Disasters and Accidents in China","description":"In China, purported AI tools were reportedly used to fabricate and disseminate false reports of disasters, including a landslide in Yunnan, an earthquake in Sichuan, and a sudden death after a traffic incident. On May 27, 2024, a real 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Muli County, Sichuan, with no casualties and limited property damage. 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By rephrasing and condensing messages, the system is allegedly amplifying scam risks inadvertently and reportedly increasing the likelihood of financial harm for users.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["Apple Users, Apple Intelligence Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1034,"occurred_on":"2024-08-04","title":"Reported AI-Manipulated Video Depicts Donald Trump Endorsing Peter Obi and Criticizing Bola Tinubu","description":"A widely circulated video reportedly falsely depicts Donald Trump endorsing Nigerian politician Peter Obi and criticizing President Bola Tinubu. FactCheckAfrica confirmed the video was false, originally sourced from a 2017 U.S. presidential interview about Trump's first 100 days in office. AI-generated audio and altered visuals were reportedly used to fabricate a politically charged statement unrelated to the original content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Peter Obi, General Public Of Nigeria, Donald Trump, Bola Tinubu, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1245,"occurred_on":"2024-08-02","title":"Norwegian Student Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos in Spanish Coursework at University of South-Eastern Norway","description":"A student at the University of South-Eastern Norway reportedly submitted multiple deepfake videos for Spanish coursework, featuring an AI-generated likeness and synthetic voice. Faculty reportedly noted unnatural facial movements and inconsistent language ability. The case was reportedly ruled academic misconduct, resulting in annulled grades and a year-long suspension, marking one of Norway's first confirmed deepfake-related cheating cases.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed University Of South Eastern Norway Student, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["University Of South Eastern Norway, Universitetet I Sorost Norge, Epistemic Integrity, Academic Integrity, Students, Minors, Teachers, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1291,"occurred_on":"2024-08-01","title":"South Korean Fraud Ring Allegedly Used Deepfake Identities to Traffic Victims into Cambodia Scam Operations","description":"Authorities in Vietnam arrested three South Korean men alleged to have used purported deepfake identities in a cross-border romance scam scheme. Victims were reportedly deceived into travel and coerced into moving to Cambodia, where they reportedly were forced into performing scam operations after their passports were taken. The network allegedly obtained about USD $1 million in 2024 before the suspects fled Cambodia and were arrested in Da Nang on October 28, 2025.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Choi Minsu, Choi Jinwoo, Seo Jaeseok"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Victims Of Romance Scams, Trafficking Victims Coerced Into Scam Operations, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":804,"occurred_on":"2024-07-30","title":"AI-Generated Fake 'True Crime' Video About Non-Existent Littleton Murder Goes Viral","description":"An AI-generated \"true crime\" video on YouTube falsely depicted a Littleton man's \"secret gay love affair\" and murder by his stepson. The 25-minute video, which garnered nearly 2 million views, fabricated details and used deepfake technology to deceive viewers into believing the story was real. Despite being flagged as false by local authorities and lacking credible sources, the video sparked widespread misinformation and outrage online.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["True Crime Case Files Youtube Channel"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Viewers Of True Crime Case Files Youtube Channel, Residents Of Littleton"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":810,"occurred_on":"2024-07-29","title":"TikTok Network Amplifies AI-Generated Nazi Propaganda and Hate Speech","description":"A coordinated neo-Nazi network on TikTok used AI-generated media, including Hitler speeches, to spread Nazi propaganda and extremist content, violating TikTok’s hate speech policies. The network evaded platform moderation through coded language, imagery, and music, with some accounts accumulating millions of views. TikTok’s algorithm further amplified the reach of this content, despite community guidelines.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Ai Developers"],"developers":["Pro Nazi Tiktok Accounts"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":756,"occurred_on":"2024-07-26","title":"Deepfake of Kamala Harris Saying Damaging Comments Circulates on X and Is Amplified by Elon Musk","description":"The X user @MrReaganUSA uploaded a deepfake of Kamala Harris saying damaging comments about Joe Biden and her own qualifications for the presidency, originally marking it as a parody. The post was shared and amplified eight hours later via Elon Musk's account without the disclaimer.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["X (Twitter), Elon Musk, @Mrreaganusa"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, General Public, American Voters, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":751,"occurred_on":"2024-07-25","title":"SearchGPT Reportedly Misleads Users with Incorrect Festival Dates in Demo","description":"OpenAI’s prototype AI tool, SearchGPT, provided incorrect dates for An Appalachian Summer Festival in Boone, North Carolina during a demonstration video. The AI listed dates that were incorrect, potentially misleading users planning to attend the event, but also harming the reputation of OpenAI as the incident occurred during a high-profile event.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["An Appalachian Summer Festival Attendees, Openai"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":836,"occurred_on":"2024-07-23","title":"Sichuan Province Beset by Numerous Fabricated AI-Generated Reports of Disasters and Crises","description":"In Sichuan, AI tools were reportedly used to create and disseminate false reports across various cities, including fabricated stories of landslides, earthquakes, standoffs, accidents, and health-related incidents. These AI-driven rumors misled the public, caused alarm and confusion, and strained local authorities. The alleged perpetrators sought social media engagement and financial gain through clickbait content. 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Most chatbots gave incorrect or outdated information, demonstrating their current limitations in handling fast-paced news. These incidents suggest the continuing need for improved AI capabilities and caution in their deployment for real-time news dissemination.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity, Openai, Meta, Google"],"developers":["Perplexity, Openai, Meta, Google"],"harmed":["Journalistic Integrity, General Public, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":760,"occurred_on":"2024-07-21","title":"False Election Data on Kamala Harris Reportedly Circulated via Grok AI Chatbot","description":"After President Joe Biden stepped aside as a presidential candidate on July 21, 2024, the AI chatbot Grok on X reportedly falsely informed users that Vice President Kamala Harris missed the ballot deadline in nine states. This misinformation, which spread widely on social media, prompted secretaries of state from five U.S. states to urge Elon Musk to address the problem.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, X (Twitter)"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, American Electorate, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1129,"occurred_on":"2024-07-21","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Using Drugs Shared by Rodrigo Duterte Supporters and Amplified by China-Linked Spamouflage","description":"A purported deepfake video depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using drugs was released by Rodrigo Duterte ally Claire \"Maharlika\" Contreras at a Maisug rally in Los Angeles. The clip was reportedly timed to discredit Marcos ahead of his State of the Nation Address. Philippine authorities reportedly confirmed it was fake. The video was allegedly amplified by China's Spamouflage network via coordinated inauthentic accounts on X and YouTube.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Spamouflage, Rodrigo Duterte Supporters, Government Of China, Claire Contreras"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Philippines China Relations, Government Of The Philippines, General Public Of The Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":747,"occurred_on":"2024-07-18","title":"Fatalities Reportedly Occur Despite VioGén Algorithm's Low or Negligible Risk Scores","description":"The VioGén algorithm was designed to help Spanish police assess and prioritize the risk of repeat domestic violence incidents. However, its low-risk assessment of Lobna Hemid reportedly led to inadequate protection; her husband murdered her. Since 2007, 247 women have been killed after being assessed by VioGén. A review of 98 homicides found that 55 of the slain women were scored as negligible or low risk. 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The scammer, using WhatsApp and a cloned voice, claimed an urgent, secretive financial deal required immediate action. The executive became suspicious after detecting slight artificial intonations; the scam failed when the executive tested the caller by asking about a recent book recommendation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phishers, Scammers Impersonating Benedetto Vigna, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Ferrari Executive, Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":743,"occurred_on":"2024-07-16","title":"Gemini AI Allegedly Reads Google Drive Files Without Explicit User Consent","description":"Kevin Bankston, a privacy activist, claims that Google's Gemini AI scans private Google Drive PDFs without explicit user consent. Bankston reports that after using Gemini on one document, the AI continues to access similar files automatically. Google disputes these claims, stating that Gemini requires proactive user activation and operates within privacy-preserving settings.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Gemini"],"developers":["Google, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Kevin Bankston, Google Users, Google Drive Users, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":907,"occurred_on":"2024-07-15","title":"Taranaki, New Zealand Resident Allegedly Defrauded of $224K in Bitcoin Scam Using Deepfake of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon","description":"A Taranaki, New Zealand resident allegedly lost $224,000 in a Bitcoin scam involving a deepfake video reportedly depicting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The AI-generated video, shared on Facebook, purportedly promoted cryptocurrency investments targeting superannuitants. Scammers posing as financial advisers reportedly gained remote access to the victim’s computer and created accounts to facilitate the transfer of funds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Posing As Christopher Luxon, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Superannuitants, Pensioners, New Zealanders, Jill Creasy, Elderly Investors"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":742,"occurred_on":"2024-07-13","title":"Grok AI Model Reportedly Fails to Produce Reliable News in Wake of Trump Assassination Attempt","description":"xAI's model Grok, intended to automate news delivery on the X platform, is reported to have struggled to provide accurate information during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Grok apparently issued incorrect headlines, including false reports about Vice President Kamala Harris being shot and misidentifying the alleged shooter. These errors show the pitfalls of relying on AI for real-time news aggregation, as it allegedly amplified unverified claims and failed to recog","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["X (Twitter), Elon Musk"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Kamala Harris, General Public, Donald Trump, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":950,"occurred_on":"2024-07-11","title":"NullBulge's AI-Powered Malware Allegedly Compromises Disney Employee and Internal Data","description":"A Disney employee, Matthew Van Andel, reportedly downloaded AI-powered malware allegedly developed by the cybercriminal group NullBulge, resulting in a major cybersecurity breach. Hackers purportedly accessed Disney's Slack system, exposing 44 million internal messages, employee and customer data, and financial records. NullBulge also reportedly leaked Van Andel’s personal financial information, leading to identity theft and his eventual termination.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nullbulge"],"developers":["Nullbulge"],"harmed":["Matthew Van Andel, Disney Employees, Disney"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1230,"occurred_on":"2024-07-11","title":"Suspect in Palisades Fire Allegedly Consulted ChatGPT for Arson Tips and Legal Advice Before Blaze That Killed 12 and Destroyed 6,837 Structures","description":"Federal prosecutors allege that Jonathan Rinderknecht, arrested on 10/08/2025, consulted ChatGPT for arson-related imagery and legal advice before and after deliberately starting the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on 01/01/2025. The blaze, which reignited on 01/07/2025, killed 12 people and destroyed 6,873 buildings. Prosecutors say he generated a dystopian fire image with ChatGPT and later asked about liability for fires caused by cigarettes.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jonathan Rinderknecht"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["General Public Of California, General Public Of Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades Community, Victims Of The Palisades Fire"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":740,"occurred_on":"2024-07-10","title":"Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) AI Systems Allegedly Discriminate Against Single Mothers","description":"Researchers have argued that the Department for Work and Pensions' Universal Credit system disproportionately impacts single mothers. Automated processes in the system, designed to determine eligibility and detect fraud, are reported to have introduced biases, leading to financial instability and hardship. The algorithms allegedly miscalculate earnings and delay childcare reimbursements, in turn exacerbating income volatility and debt among single mothers.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Department For Work And Pensions"],"developers":["Department For Work And Pensions"],"harmed":["Single Mothers, British Single Mothers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":752,"occurred_on":"2024-07-07","title":"AI-Generated Obituaries Are Reportedly Intensifying Grief for Bereaved Families","description":"AI-generated obituaries on various websites are reported to have compounded the grief of bereaved families by spreading incorrect and unauthorized information about their loved ones. These obituaries, produced without the families' knowledge, often contain errors and appear on ad-filled sites, exacerbating the emotional distress of the grieving process.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Obitsupdate, Bnn, The Thaiger, Fresherslive"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Bridget Todd, Bridget Todd'S Family, Chris Mohney, Chris Mohney'S Family, Bereaved Families"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":821,"occurred_on":"2024-07-07","title":"Baidu Robotaxi Allegedly Involved in Collision with Pedestrian in Wuhan","description":"On July 7, 2024, a Baidu Robotaxi reportedly collided with a pedestrian at a traffic intersection in Wuhan. The incident occurred as the autonomous vehicle started moving on a green light while the pedestrian was allegedly crossing against a red light. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries, and Baidu was reported to have been cooperating with local authorities for further investigation.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Baidu"],"developers":["Baidu"],"harmed":["Unnamed Pedestrian"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":834,"occurred_on":"2024-07-04","title":"China Targets AI-Driven Fraud and Deepfake Scandals with New Crackdowns","description":"Chinese law enforcement has targeted a rise in AI-driven crimes. The crimes include deepfake and voice synthesis used for fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized personality rights usage. In particular, \"AI undressing\" scams, fake relationships using synthesized voices, and game hacking software make up many of these cases. In response, authorities have prosecuted multiple cases and implemented stricter regulations to control AI misuse.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zeng Moumou, Wang Mouhe, Tang Mou, Bai Moumou, Ai Fraud Rings In China, Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Unknown Game Cheating Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Chinese General Public, Chinese Citizens"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":755,"occurred_on":"2024-07-03","title":"Purported Deepfake Targets Olena Zelenska in Alleged Russian Disinformation Campaign","description":"A purported deepfake video falsely suggesting that Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, purchased a luxury car, reportedly circulated widely online. The video is reportedly part of a Russian-linked disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Ukraine and its supporters. 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However, Field acknowledged flaws in the QA process and promised to suspend the feature until it meets quality standards. The incident has implications for designers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Figma"],"developers":["Figma"],"harmed":["Apple, Designers And Developers Using Figma'S Ai Tool, Figma Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":757,"occurred_on":"2024-07-01","title":"OpenAI's ChatGPT Mac App Stored User Data in Unencrypted Text Files","description":"OpenAI's ChatGPT macOS app stored user conversations in plain text. If accessed by a malicious actor, these conversations could have been easily read. The critical security flaw was demonstrated by a third party and ultimately resolved after OpenAI released an update to encrypt the stored data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":793,"occurred_on":"2024-07-01","title":"AllHere's Chatbot 'Ed' Fails and Costs Los Angeles Unified School District $6 Million","description":"The Los Angeles Unified School District invested up to $6 million in developing the AI chatbot \"Ed,\" meant to provide academic and mental health support for students. The chatbot allegedly failed to meet expectations, and the project collapsed when AllHere, the contracted start-up, faced financial difficulties. Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland was also affected. Founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was removed as CEO in June 2024 and later arrested on fraud charges.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Los Angeles Unified School District (Lausd), Allhere, Alberto Carvalho"],"developers":["Allhere"],"harmed":["Taxpayers, Prince George'S County Students, Prince George'S County Public Schools, Prince George'S County Parents, Los Angeles Unified School District (Lausd), Los Angeles Students, Los Angeles Parents, Educational Communities, Students, Teachers, Educators"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":905,"occurred_on":"2024-07-01","title":"Scammers Allegedly Use Deepfake Technology to Pose as Leonor, Princess of Asturias, in Fraud Scheme","description":"Scammers have allegedly been using deepfake technology and fake social media accounts to reportedly impersonate Leonor, Princess of Asturias, targeting vulnerable individuals in Latin America. Victims were reportedly lured with promises of financial aid, requiring payments for \"fees\" or \"taxes\" before receiving funds, only to allegedly be defrauded repeatedly. TikTok accounts with thousands of followers reportedly amplified the scheme using AI to increase the appearance of credibility.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok Scammers, Scammers Posing As Leonor (Princess Of Asturias), Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Vulnerable People In Latin American Countries, Juana Cobo, Financially Distressed Individuals"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":754,"occurred_on":"2024-07-01","title":"Female Politicians in the United Kingdom Reportedly Victimized by Purported Deepfake Pornography","description":"Female politicians in the United Kingdom, including Angela Rayner, Gillian Keegan, Penny Mordaunt, Priti Patel, Stella Creasy, and Dehenna Davison, have reportedly been targeted by non-consensual, purportedly AI-generated deepfake pornography. The images, which some accounts suggest may have circulated online for an extended period, were reported to have caused distress and, in at least some instances, to have prompted reports to or involvement by law enforcement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Stella Creasy","Public figures","Privacy","Priti Patel","Politicians in the United Kingdom","Politicians"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":798,"occurred_on":"2024-06-29","title":"Students at Australian Schools Reportedly Used AI Nudification Tools to Create Nonconsensual Sexual Images of Classmates and Teachers","description":"Throughout 2024, schools in Australia reportedly dealt with a significant rise and proliferation of nonconsensual deepfake pornography of students. Often, male students are reported to use \"nudify\" apps such as Undress AI with images of their classmates and teachers. Many of the sites have reportedly remained legal and allegedly accessible to minors, who in turn are purportedly using the sites to generate pornography of their peers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Students","Men and boys","Deepfake creators","Boys","Adolescent boys"],"developers":["Undress AI","Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Teachers","Privacy","Minors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":739,"occurred_on":"2024-06-27","title":"Scammers Allegedly Use Deepfake of Hong Kong Entertainer Andy Lau to Steal NT$2.64 Million from Fan","description":"Scammers allegedly defrauded a woman in New Taipei City of NT$2.64 million (US$81,116) by impersonating Hong Kong entertainer Andy Lau using purported deepfakes. The alleged scam convinced the victim, a long-time fan, through a video call that \"Lau\" needed funds for a visit to Taiwan. The victim reportedly wired the money, but her family suspected a scam and involved the police. An alleged scammer was arrested after attempting to collect a staged cash payment. 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The reporter resigned, and the newspaper is now implementing policies to prevent future incidents.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Aaron Pelczar"],"developers":["Chatbots"],"harmed":["Mark Gordon, Wyoming Officials, Cody Enterprise, Cody Enterprise Readers, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":744,"occurred_on":"2024-06-25","title":"AI Work Assistants Require More Effort Than Expected, CIOs Say","description":"AI work assistants, such as Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Gemini for Google Workspace, are proving to be more labor-intensive than anticipated for enterprises. CIOs report that these AI tools struggle with outdated or inaccurate data, leading to incorrect outputs. Companies are finding they must invest heavily in data management to ensure reliability. This added effort has led to delays in deployment and frustration, as businesses work to maximize the potential of these expensive AI tools.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cios, Enterprise Teams, Companies In General"],"developers":["Microsoft, Google"],"harmed":["Cios, Enterprise Teams, Companies In General, Microsoft Copilot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1655,"occurred_on":"2024-06-24","title":"Suno Allegedly Copied Copyrighted Music Without Permission to Train Its Generative AI Models","description":"Record labels and independent artists alleged that Suno copied copyrighted recordings without permission and used them to train its generative music models. Suno later acknowledged training on tens of millions of publicly accessible recordings while asserting fair use. Plaintiffs alleged the practice deprived rightsholders of licensing control and compensation and enabled competing AI-generated music.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Suno, Ai Service Providers, Ai Music Generation System Developers"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Suno, Ai Music Generation System Developers"],"harmed":["Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Songwriters, Record Labels, Musicians, Intellectual Property Rights Holders, Independent Artists, Copyright Holders, Tony Justice, David Woulard, Stan Burjek, James Burjek, Berk Ergoz, Hamza Jilani, Maatkara Wilson, Arjun Singh, Magnus Fiennes, Michael Mell"],"report_count":25},{"incident_id":1656,"occurred_on":"2024-06-24","title":"Udio Allegedly Copied Copyrighted Sound Recordings Without Permission to Train Its Generative AI Models","description":"Record labels and independent artists alleged that Udio copied copyrighted recordings without permission and used them to train its generative music models. Udio acknowledged that its training data presumably included recordings owned by the plaintiffs but argued the copying was fair use. 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Two-thirds of these flagged claims were legitimate, causing wasted public funds and stress for claimants. Despite initial success in a pilot, the algorithm's real-world performance fell short. This incident highlights the risks of overreliance on automated systems in welfare administration.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Department For Work And Pensions"],"developers":["Department For Work And Pensions"],"harmed":["Uk General Public, Uk Housing Benefit Claimants"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":735,"occurred_on":"2024-06-22","title":"AI-Enabled Fraud Schemes Reportedly Increasing Consumer Harm and Challenging Detection","description":"Scammers are reportedly using AI tools such as language models, voice cloning, and synthetic IDs to create more convincing frauds, leading to financial losses and identity theft. Banks have begun deploying AI-driven verification tools to counter these schemes, but experts warn that AI-enabled fraud continues to cause real-world harm and remains difficult to detect.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Ai Tool Creators, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Bank Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":790,"occurred_on":"2024-06-21","title":"Unrestricted AI Avatar Tool Accidentally Released by TikTok Permits Recitation of Hitler Quotes and Other Harmful Speech","description":"TikTok accidentally released an internal version of its AI digital avatar tool without safeguards, allowing users to generate videos where avatars could recite harmful content, including quotes from Hitler. The tool, meant for advertisers, was accessible to personal accounts and lacked the watermark indicating AI-generated content. TikTok has since removed the tool and acknowledged the problem.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok"],"developers":["Tiktok"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":988,"occurred_on":"2024-06-21","title":"Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong Allegedly Misrepresented in Two Deepfake Videos on Foreign Relations","description":"Two deepfake videos falsely depicted Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong commenting on US-China relations and the South China Sea. The videos misleadingly attributed views to him and the Singapore government. Posted on TikTok, the videos amassed over 190,000 views before being removed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Impersonating Lee Hsien Loong"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lee Hsien Loong, Government Of Singapore, Singapore United States Relations, Singapore China Relations, Diplomacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":788,"occurred_on":"2024-06-20","title":"Instagram's Algorithm Reportedly Recommended Sexual Content to Teenagers' Accounts","description":"Tests by The Wall Street Journal and a researcher reportedly revealed that Instagram's AI-driven Reels algorithm recommends sexually suggestive content to accounts listed as 13 years old. Despite Meta's commitment to restrict such content for minors, explicit videos were served within minutes of account creation, according to the findings.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Instagram, Meta"],"developers":["Instagram, Meta"],"harmed":["Minors, Instagram Users, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":748,"occurred_on":"2024-06-19","title":"Erroneous Declined Transaction Notification by PayPal AI Assistant","description":"On July 13th, 2024, a user reported an incident involving PayPal's generative AI chatbot. The chatbot allegedly incorrectly informed the user of a declined transaction that never occurred, causing confusion and prompting a call to customer service for clarification. This false alert suggests a flaw in the AI system's reliability. The incident created unnecessary labor for both the user and PayPal's human support, demonstrating the potential harm of deploying generative AI without thorough testin","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Paypal"],"developers":["Paypal"],"harmed":["Kiri Wagstaff, Paypal Customer Service Representatives, Paypal Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":734,"occurred_on":"2024-06-18","title":"Leading AI Models Reportedly Found to Mimic Russian Disinformation in 33% of Cases and to Cite Fake Moscow News Sites","description":"An audit by NewsGuard revealed that leading chatbots, including ChatGPT-4, You.com’s Smart Assistant, and others, repeated Russian disinformation narratives in one-third of their responses. These narratives originated from a network of fake news sites created by John Mark Dougan (Incident 701). The audit tested 570 prompts across 10 AI chatbots, showing that AI remains a tool for spreading disinformation despite efforts to prevent misuse.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["You.Com, Xai, Perplexity, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Meta, John Mark Dougan, Inflection, Google, Anthropic"],"developers":["You.Com, Xai, Perplexity, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Meta, Inflection, Google, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Western Democracies, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Secret Service, Researchers, Media Consumers, General Public, Democratic Integrity, Ai Companies Facing Reputational Damage"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":707,"occurred_on":"2024-06-13","title":"Tesla Reportedly in Autopilot Mode Hits Parked Police Vehicle in Fullerton, California","description":"A Tesla reportedly in self-driving mode crashed into a parked patrol vehicle in Fullerton, California while the officer was responding to a fatal DUI crash. The officer narrowly escaped injury. The driver reports having been distracted by a cellphone and having relied on the Tesla’s AI. (The earlier crash involved a suspected DUI driver who killed a motorcyclist stopped at a red light.)","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Tesla Driver"],"developers":["Tesla"],"harmed":["Unnamed Fullerton Police Officer, Fullerton Police Department"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":789,"occurred_on":"2024-06-12","title":"Independent News Sites Flagged as Spam by Facebook's AI Moderation System","description":"Facebook's AI moderation system mistakenly flagged and removed legitimate news articles from independent local publishers as spam. This affected publishers worldwide, disrupting content distribution and impacting traffic. Despite attempts to appeal, many publishers received no response.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Facebook"],"developers":["Meta, Facebook"],"harmed":["The Record Argus, Wlkp24.Info, Top Fight, Noticias Maia, City Magazine, Birkenhead News, Bishop'S Stortford Independent, Uk Defence Journal"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":724,"occurred_on":"2024-06-12","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Papers Are Alleged to Have Manipulated Scopus Rankings in Top Philosophy Journals","description":"Three reportedly fake journals published by Addleton Academic Publishers allegedly manipulated Scopus rankings by extensively cross-citing each other and using AI-generated papers filled with buzzwords. These journals, placed in the top 10 of Scopus's 2023 CiteScore philosophy list, reportedly featured fake authors, affiliations, and grant numbers, in turn allegedly pushing legitimate journals to lower tiers, affecting academic evaluations and awards.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fake Publications, Auricle Global Society Of Education And Research, Addleton Academic Publishers"],"developers":["Fake Publications, Auricle Global Society Of Education And Research, Addleton Academic Publishers"],"harmed":["University Job Candidates, University Hiring Committees, University Faculty, Scopus, Academic Journals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1632,"occurred_on":"2024-06-11","title":"Yale Student Suspended and Given F After GPTZero Allegedly Misclassified Exam as AI-Generated","description":"In 2024, Yale University reportedly used GPTZero as one factor in investigating whether Executive MBA student Thierry Rignol used AI on an exam. Rignol reportedly denied cheating and alleged the detector falsely classified his writing as AI-generated. Yale reportedly later suspended him for a year and gave him an F, while citing additional evidence and his conduct during the investigation. Rignol has challenged the process in federal court.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Yale University","Universities","Professors","Institutions of higher education","Educational communities"],"developers":["GPTZero","AI text detection system developers"],"harmed":["University students","Thierry Rignol","Students","Non-native English speakers","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":733,"occurred_on":"2024-06-09","title":"Auto Insurers Allegedly Are Surreptitiously Collecting and Scoring Driver Data","description":"The insurance industry allegedly uses AI and telematics to score drivers based on behaviors tracked by automakers and apps like Life360. Data, often collected without clear consent, may affect insurance rates and raises privacy concerns. Consumers are largely unaware of this surveillance, leading to potential misuse and discrimination based on driving habits or socioeconomic factors.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["USAA","Toyota","Progressive","MyRadar","Life360","General Motors","GEICO","CSAA"],"developers":["MyRadar","Life360","Connected Analytic Services","Arity"],"harmed":["Privacy-conscious individuals","Privacy","People with poor credit scores","MyRadar users","Lower-income workers","Life360 users","Economically vulnerable people","Drivers unaware of data collection"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":705,"occurred_on":"2024-06-08","title":"Turkish Student in Isparta Allegedly Uses AI to Cheat on Exam, Leading to Arrest","description":"A Turkish student in Isparta was reportedly arrested for using ChatGPT to cheat during the 2024 YKS university entrance exam. The student, identified as M.E.E., is alleged to have employed a sophisticated setup involving a router, mobile phone, earphone, and a button-shaped camera to transmit exam questions to ChatGPT and receive answers in real-time.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Turkish Student Identified As Mee"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Turkish Yks Exam Takers, Turkish Educational Institutions, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":797,"occurred_on":"2024-06-07","title":"Teenager Reportedly Makes Deepfake Pornography of 50 Girls at Bacchus Marsh Grammar School in Australia","description":"At Bacchus Marsh Grammar, a school in Victoria state in Australia, an adolescent male reportedly made deepfake pornography of 50 girls, ages 9 to 12. He then allegedly uploaded the pictures to Instagram, and others subsequently shared them on Snapchat. 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The site used AI to generate error-filled content, leading to numerous complaints and a defamation lawsuit against BNN and Microsoft. The site has since gone dormant.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Bnn Breaking"],"developers":["Epiphany Ai, Gurbaksh Chahal"],"harmed":["Dave Fanning, Bnn Breaking Readers, General Public, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1144,"occurred_on":"2024-06-05","title":"xAI Allegedly Operates Unpermitted Methane Turbines in Memphis to Power Supercomputer Colossus to Train Grok","description":"The xAI \"Colossus\" supercomputer facility in South Memphis allegedly runs 33 methane-powered turbines, despite a permit for only 15. The turbines reportedly power AI training for Grok. The facility's massive energy use and alleged unpermitted turbines reportedly produce extreme nitrogen oxide and formaldehyde emissions, adding toxic smog to a predominantly Black neighborhood already burdened by pollution and health risks.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Environmental harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["South Memphis Community, Residents With Pre Existing Health Conditions, Residents Living In The Vicinity Of The Colossus Supercomputer, Predominantly Black Communities, General Public Of Memphis"],"report_count":9},{"incident_id":721,"occurred_on":"2024-06-04","title":"Reported Use of Purportedly AI-Generated Student Accounts in Online College Courses","description":"An adjunct professor at an unspecified community college reportedly suspected that some students in his online art history and art appreciation courses are AI-powered spambots. These \"students\" allegedly submitted peculiar assignments, such as analyses of non-existent artworks and descriptions of sculptures using painting terminology. Additionally, their engagement with the college portal is reportedly minimal. The professor reportedly believed the spambot students aimed to fraudulently obtain f","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Financial Aid Scammers, Scammers"],"developers":["Unknown Spambot Creators, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Students, Professors, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Community Colleges, Academic Staff, Educational Communities, University Students"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":986,"occurred_on":"2024-06-02","title":"Scammers Allegedly Manipulate 2023 Speech of Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Spread Deepfake Investment Fraud","description":"A new deepfake video falsely showed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong endorsing an investment product with guaranteed returns. Scammers synchronized fake audio with real footage from his 2023 National Day speech, making it appear as though he had made the endorsement. Lee called this “extremely worrying” and warned that deepfake scams are becoming more sophisticated. He urged the public to report such scams through the government’s ScamShield Bot.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Lee Hsien Loong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lee Hsien Loong, General Public Of Singapore"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":796,"occurred_on":"2024-06-01","title":"Facebook's Content Moderation System Flagged and Removed Emergency Updates as Spam During Wildfires","description":"Facebook's AI moderation system wrongly flagged and removed dozens of posts containing vital emergency information during California's wildfire season, including real-time updates on evacuations and fire tracking. Posts from official sources like Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service were marked as spam, potentially endangering lives by restricting access to crucial updates. Despite user complaints, the issue persisted, with Facebook acknowledging the problem only after media inquiry.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Facebook"],"developers":["Meta, Facebook"],"harmed":["California Residents, Wildfire Evacuees, Emergency Responders, Disaster Relief Workers, Fire Safety Coordinators, Facebook Users, Facebook Users In Disaster Zones"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1498,"occurred_on":"2024-06-01","title":"Character.AI Chatbots Reportedly Exposed 11-Year-Old User to Sexual, Violent, and Self-Harm Content","description":"An 11-year-old Character.AI user identified by The Washington Post as \"R\" reportedly exchanged messages with bots that depicted coercive sexual encounters, violence, and suicide scenarios after she began using the app in June 2024. Her mother reportedly said R became withdrawn, had panic attacks, and expressed not wanting to exist before the chats were discovered.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai"],"developers":["Character.Ai"],"harmed":["R (11 Year Old Character.Ai User), Parents Of Child Character.Ai Users, Minors, Families Of Child Character.Ai Users, Children Exposed To Ai Generated Sexual Content, Children Exposed To Ai Generated Self Harm Content, Child Character.Ai Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":749,"occurred_on":"2024-05-31","title":"Hoodline Accused of Misleadingly Attributing AI-Generated Articles to Human Authors","description":"In 2023, the news site Hoodline is reported to have begun publishing AI-generated articles with fake bylines, headshots, and biographies, allegedly misleading readers into believing they were authored by real journalists. This practice diminishes public trust and exemplifies the potential dangers of AI in journalism. Despite a disclaimer, the use of AI was not transparent.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hoodline"],"developers":["Hoodline"],"harmed":["Hoodline Readers, General Public, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":702,"occurred_on":"2024-05-31","title":"Disinformation Deepfake Circulates of State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller Suggesting Belgorod Can Be Attacked with U.S. Weapons","description":"A deepfake video of State Department spokesman Matthew Miller falsely suggested Belgorod was a legitimate target for Ukrainian strikes. This disinformation spread on Telegram and Russian media, misleading the public and inciting tensions. U.S. officials condemned the deepfake. 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Utilizing AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E 3, Dougan created over 160 fake news sites, disseminating false narratives to millions worldwide. His actions align with Russian disinformation strategies targeting Western democracies. See also Incident 734.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["John Mark Dougan, Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Openai, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Journalistic Integrity, Information Integrity, General Public, American Citizens"],"report_count":36},{"incident_id":708,"occurred_on":"2024-05-26","title":"Reportedly Faulty AI Transcription Threatens Integrity of Genoa Bribery Probe","description":"A reported AI transcription software error in a Genoa bribery investigation is alleged to have incorrectly recorded \"illicit financing\" instead of \"licit financing,\" which could have significantly impacted the case. 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After, Facewatch is reported to have admitted its error to Sara. Facewatch is used by a number of different British stores.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Home Bargains"],"developers":["Facewatch"],"harmed":["Sara, Home Bargains Customers, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":842,"occurred_on":"2024-05-24","title":"Reportedly Hacked AI-Powered Robot Vacuums Allegedly Used for Surveillance and Harassment","description":"Hackers reportedly exploited a vulnerability in Ecovacs’s Deebot X2 robot vacuums, gaining unauthorized access to camera and microphone controls. Users reported privacy invasions and offensive language broadcasted through the devices. 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The researchers found that these legal models hallucinate in 1 out of 6 (or more) benchmarking queries.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Legal Professionals, Law Firms, Organizations Requiring Legal Research"],"developers":["Thomson Reuters, Lexisnexis"],"harmed":["Legal Professionals, Clients Of Lawyers, Legal System"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":699,"occurred_on":"2024-05-23","title":"VA Suicide Prevention Algorithm REACH VET Reportedly Prioritizes Men Over Women Veterans","description":"An AI program named REACH VET, designed and used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent veteran suicides, was reportedly found to prioritize white men while neglecting female veterans and survivors of military sexual trauma. This oversight persists despite rising suicide rates among these groups. 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Johansson claimed the assistant, \"Sky,\" sounded \"eerily similar\" to her voice, leading her to seek legal action. OpenAI suspended Sky, asserting the voice was from a different actress.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sky Voice Assistant, Sam Altman, Openai"],"developers":["Sam Altman, Openai"],"harmed":["Scarlett Johansson"],"report_count":14},{"incident_id":700,"occurred_on":"2024-05-20","title":"Meta's AI Chatbots Are Reportedly Entering Online Support Communities Uninvited","description":"Meta's AI chatbots have reportedly begun entering online communities on Facebook, providing responses that mimic human interaction. 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The actors claim they were misled into providing voice samples, which were then allegedly used without consent, violating trademark and privacy laws. 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The lawsuit claims these AI-driven systems failed to function properly, posing safety risks. Volkswagen denies the claims but has agreed to a settlement. Affected users can look up their vehicle's eligibility and file claims for reimbursement. 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The polluted tokens could lead to hallucinations, poor performance, and potential misuse, undermining the chatbot's reliability and safety measures.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Gpt 4O"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Researchers, Openai, Openai Users, Chatgpt"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":723,"occurred_on":"2024-05-13","title":"Instagram Algorithms Reportedly Directed Children's Merchandise Ad Campaign to Adult Men and Sex Offenders","description":"An Instagram ad campaign for children's merchandise was intended to reach adult women but was instead predominantly shown to adult men, including convicted sex offenders, due to Instagram's algorithmic targeting. This failure is reported to have led to direct solicitations for sex with a 5-year-old model in the ads.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Instagram"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Instagram Users, Instagram Sellers, Minors"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":983,"occurred_on":"2024-05-10","title":"Scammers Reportedly Used AI Voice Clone and YouTube Footage to Impersonate WPP CEO in Unsuccessful Scam Attempt","description":"Scammers reportedly attempted to impersonate WPP CEO Mark Read using AI-generated voice cloning and YouTube footage in a Microsoft Teams scam. They allegedly created a fake WhatsApp account with Read’s image and used deepfake audio to deceive an agency leader into setting up a new business. 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ChatGPT 3.5 is reported to regularly produce explicitly sexual content, directly violating its intended safety protocols. GPT-4 and Perplexity AI were subjected to similar manipulations, and although they exhibited more resistance to breaches, some prompts were reported to break its guidelines.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok Users, Julia Munslow, Chatgpt, Gpt 3.5, Gpt 4, Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Openai, Perplexity.Ai"],"harmed":["General Public, Openai, Perplexity Ai"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":678,"occurred_on":"2024-04-29","title":"Purported ChatGPT Factual Errors Reportedly Led to Filing of Complaint of GDPR Privacy Violation ","description":"The activist organization noyb, founded by Max Schrems, reportedly filed a complaint in Europe against OpenAI alleging that ChatGPT violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by providing inaccurate personal information such as birthdates about individuals.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Chatgpt"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Noyb, Max Schrems, General Public, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":711,"occurred_on":"2024-04-26","title":"NHTSA Opens New Probe into Tesla’s Autopilot Following More than a Dozen Fatal Accidents","description":"The NHTSA has linked Tesla's Autopilot to over a dozen fatalities and hundreds of crashes, prompting a new investigation into the adequacy of Tesla's December recall of 2 million vehicles. The probe reports that Tesla’s driver-assist system led to avoidable crashes involving visible hazards, suggesting a critical safety gap between driver expectations and the system’s capabilities. The investigation will assess if Tesla’s recall remedies were sufficient to address these safety risks.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tesla, Tesla Drivers"],"developers":["Tesla"],"harmed":["Tesla Drivers, Drivers, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":712,"occurred_on":"2024-04-26","title":"Meta AI Hallucinates Harassment Allegations Against New York Politicians","description":"Meta's AI chatbot in Facebook Messenger falsely accused multiple state lawmakers of sexual harassment, fabricating incidents, investigations, and consequences that never occurred. These fabricated stories, discovered by City & State, sparked outrage among the affected lawmakers and raised concerns about the reliability of the chatbot. Meta acknowledged the errors and committed to ongoing improvements.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Facebook Users"],"harmed":["New York Lawmakers, Meta, Kristen Gonzalez, Facebook Users, Clyde Vanel"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":838,"occurred_on":"2024-04-25","title":"Microsoft Copilot Allegedly Provides Unsafe Medical Advice with High Risk of Severe Harm","description":"Microsoft Copilot, when asked medical questions, was reportedly found to provide accurate information only 54% of the time, according to European researchers (citation provided in editor's notes). 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Neither Koinange nor Citizen TV has promoted the app, and no legitimate source hosts the video.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Jeff Koinange, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jeff Koinange, General Public Of Kenya"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":784,"occurred_on":"2024-04-23","title":"Child Predators Are Reportedly Generating Deepfake Nudes of Children to Extort Them","description":"Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reported that it has found a manual on the dark web that encourages criminals to use \"nudifying\" AI tools to depict children naked in order to extort victims into providing graphic content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Dark Web Users, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers, Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Minors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":792,"occurred_on":"2024-04-19","title":"Unauthorized Use of AI to Replicate Tupac Shakur's and Snoop Dogg's Voices in Drake's 'Taylor Made Freestyle'","description":"Drake released a song, \"Taylor Made Freestyle,\" featuring AI-generated voices of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. 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The alleged fabrication appeared after Grok reportedly misinterpreted posts describing Thompson \"shooting bricks\" during a basketball game. The story reportedly ranked #5 briefly on X's trending list.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Nba Fans, Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":710,"occurred_on":"2024-04-15","title":"Facebook AI Reportedly Mislabels Auschwitz Photos as 'Bullying' and 'Nudity'","description":"Facebook's AI system allegedly mislabeled around 20 posts from the Auschwitz Memorial Museum as violating community standards for \"bullying\" and \"nudity,\" reportedly deleting at least one image of orphans. 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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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Youtube User, Unknown Tiktok User, The_Real_Cool_Dad, X (Twitter) Users"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sean Combs, Justin Bieber Fans, Justin Bieber"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":718,"occurred_on":"2024-04-06","title":"OpenAI, Google, and Meta Alleged to Have Overstepped Legal Boundaries for Training AI","description":"In late 2021, OpenAI and other tech giants like Google and Meta reportedly faced data shortages for training AI models. 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Meta reportedly explored summarizing copyrighted texts without permission and debated acquiring Simon & Schuster for data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Meta, Google"],"developers":["Openai, Meta, Google"],"harmed":["Youtube Creators, General Public, Content Creators"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1082,"occurred_on":"2024-04-06","title":"California Homeowner Reportedly Loses Insurance After Purported Aerial Imagery-Based Roof Assessment","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["CSAA Insurance Group"],"developers":["Vexcel Group","Unspecified developer of aerial imagery risk analysis system"],"harmed":["Homeowners affected by AI-assisted insurance nonrenewals","Homeowners","Cindy Picos"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":663,"occurred_on":"2024-04-05","title":"China Reportedly Intensifying AI to Spread Disinformation to U.S. and Taiwanese Voters","description":"AI tools linked to China were used to disseminate disinformation targeting voters in the U.S. and Taiwan, according to a Microsoft report. 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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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"Pollution of information ecosystem and loss of consensus reality","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Google Books"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Google Books, Google Ngram Viewer, Researchers, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":719,"occurred_on":"2024-04-04","title":"Grok AI on X Created and Promoted False Iran Missile Strike News","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["X (Twitter)"],"developers":["X (Twitter)"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Israelis, Iranians, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":686,"occurred_on":"2024-04-03","title":"Meta AI Image Generator Reportedly Fails to Accurately Represent Interracial Relationships","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Interracial Couples, General Public, Asian People"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":672,"occurred_on":"2024-04-03","title":"'Lavender' and 'The Gospel' AI Systems Reportedly Used in Gaza Targeting Operations with Civilian Harm Allegations","description":"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. 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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.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Foodstuffs, New World Westend"],"developers":["Foodstuffs"],"harmed":["Te Ani Solomon, Maori Community"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":730,"occurred_on":"2024-04-01","title":"AI Deepfakes for Voter Outreach Flood Indian Elections","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp), Indian National Congress (Inc), Prem Singh Tamang, Y. S. 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Their deployment of AI makes it challenging for small businesses to combat these fraudulent activitie","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Unknown Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Small Businesses, Small Business Customers, Small Business Employees, Bee Cups, Darn Tough Vermont, Jim Carter"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":727,"occurred_on":"2024-04-01","title":"Synthetic Voice 'Olesya' by Storm-1516 Falsely Accuses Ukraine in U.S. Election Disinformation Campaign","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Valery Korovin, Storm 1516, Internet Research Agency Veterans, Center For Geopolitical Expertise"],"developers":["Valery Korovin, Storm 1516, Internet Research Agency Veterans, Center For Geopolitical Expertise"],"harmed":["Ukrainian General Public, Joe Biden, General Public, Biden Presidential Campaign, American Conservatives, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1589,"occurred_on":"2024-04-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Powered 007TG Platform Reportedly Used by Scam Networks Linked to $75 Million in Proceeds","description":"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.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Transnational fraud rings","Scammers","Pig-butchering scammers","Cybercriminals"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","HiSeven Pte. 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The city acknowledges the chatbot is a pilot program and commits to improvements while the errors are addressed.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["New York City Government, Eric Adams Administration"],"developers":["Microsoft, New York City Office Of Technology And Innovation"],"harmed":["New York City Small Business Owners, New York City Landlords And Tenants, New York City Employers And Employees, Eric Adams Administration"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":683,"occurred_on":"2024-03-28","title":"Scammers Using Deepfakes of Women's Faces and Voices for False and Offensive Advertisements","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Heygen, Elevenlabs"],"harmed":["Olga Loiek, Michel Janse, Lana Smalls, Carrie Williams, Shade Zahrai"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":661,"occurred_on":"2024-03-26","title":"Leonardo AI's Platform Alleged to Have Been Used for Creating Nonconsensual Celebrity Deepfakes","description":"Sydney-based startup Leonardo AI's text-to-image generator was alleged to have been exploited to create nonconsensual sexual images of celebrities, bypassing content moderation systems with user-shared prompts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Telegram Community Users, Reddit Users, Leonardo Ai Users"],"developers":["Leonardo Ai"],"harmed":["Public Figures, Celebrities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":690,"occurred_on":"2024-03-26","title":"ISIS Utilizes AI for Propaganda Videos in News Harvest Program","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Isis, Isis Supporters"],"developers":["Openai, Elevenlabs"],"harmed":["General Public, People Susceptible To Radicalism"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":689,"occurred_on":"2024-03-26","title":"Holmen, Wisconsin Man Allegedly Used Stable Diffusion to Create and Then Share Sexually Explicit Images Depicting Minors","description":"The FBI has arrested Steven Anderegg of Holmen, Wisconsin for having allegedly used Stable Diffusion to generate about 13,000 sexually explicit images of minors, which he then is also alleged to have shared and distributed, including with at least one minor, via Telegram and Instagram. Anderegg was originally apprehended by state police in March, and this case marks one of the first times the FBI has brought charges against someone for having used AI to generate CSAM.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Steven Anderegg"],"developers":["Stable Diffusion, Stability Ai"],"harmed":["Minors, General Public"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":656,"occurred_on":"2024-03-23","title":"Purported Deepfake Disinformation Aired on Russian State TV Allegedly Linking Ukraine to Moscow Attack","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russian State Media, Ntv Channel"],"developers":["Russian State Media, Ntv Channel"],"harmed":["Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, Kyrylo Budanov, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of Russia, General Public Of Ukraine, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":658,"occurred_on":"2024-03-22","title":"The Arizona Agenda Produced a Deepfake of Kari Lake Advocating for the Publication Without Her Consent","description":"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. ","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Arizona Agenda, Hank Stephenson"],"developers":["The Arizona Agenda, Hank Stephenson"],"harmed":["Kari Lake, General Public, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":660,"occurred_on":"2024-03-21","title":"Investigation Reports Unauthorized Deepfake Pornography Harms Thousands of Celebrities","description":"A Channel 4 News investigation alleges that nearly 4,000 celebrities globally, including 255 British figures, were victims of deepfake pornography. Faces were superimposed onto explicit content using AI, with the top deepfake sites garnering 100 million views in three months, according to their findings.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Website Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Celebrities, British Public Figures, Cathy Newman"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1684,"occurred_on":"2024-03-19","title":"Dozens of Dutch Women, Including Politicians and Public Figures, Were Reportedly Targeted With AI-Manipulated Deepfake Pornography","description":"Dutch reporting in March 2024 identified roughly 70–80 prominent women, including politicians, presenters, athletes, celebrities, and members of the royal family, as reportedly depicted in pornographic deepfake videos made by using AI to place their faces on performers' bodies. 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Several women said they had not known the videos existed and filed or planned police reports.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake website operators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers","AI face-swapping technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Sylvana IJsselmuiden","Simone Simons","Sharon Dijksma","Sandra Beckerman"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1025,"occurred_on":"2024-03-18","title":"Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta Announcing 2027 Presidential Bid","description":"A widely shared TikTok video purportedly manipulated by AI depicts former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta announcing a 2027 presidential run. Reported digital forensics and visual inconsistencies confirm the video is an AI-generated deepfake, using archival footage from his presidency with synthesized audio. The clip spread rapidly online but has reportedly been debunked by fact-checkers. Kenyatta has made no such announcement, and such a move would violate Kenya's two-term constitutional limit.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Uhuru Kenyatta, General Public Of Kenya"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":765,"occurred_on":"2024-03-14","title":"22 Students at Richmond-Burton Community High School in Illinois Targeted by Deepfake Nudes","description":"22 students at Richmond-Burton Community High School in Illinois were targeted in the creation of deepfake nudes. One of the students, Stevie Hyder, was targeted by classmates who used deepfake technology to alter her April 2023 prom picture into nude pictures, which were then circulated on social media. Two unnamed minors were arrested in late April 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Stevie Hyder, Richmond Burton Community High School"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":725,"occurred_on":"2024-03-14","title":"Cartels Reportedly Using AI to Expand Operations into Financial Fraud and Human Trafficking","description":"The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is reportedly using AI to expand its financial fraud and human trafficking operations, coercing individuals into illegal activities under the guise of legitimate jobs. INTERPOL warns that this integration of AI into criminal enterprises is a growing trend among cartels across Europe, Asia, and Africa as well.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cartels, Organized Crime Groups, Jalisco New Generation Cartel"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Individuals Coerced Into Criminal Activities, Human Trafficking Victims, Financial Scam Victims"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":674,"occurred_on":"2024-03-14","title":"Manipulated Media via AI Disinformation and Deepfakes in 2024 Elections Erode Trust Across More Than 50 Countries","description":"AI-driven election disinformation is escalating globally, leveraging easy-to-use generative AI tools to create convincing deepfakes that mislead voters. This shift has simplified the process for individuals to generate fake content, having already eroded trust in elections by undermining public trust and manipulating voter perceptions. Evidence has, for example, been documented in incidents across the U.S., Moldova, Slovakia, Bangladesh, and Taiwan.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russian Government, Political Operatives, Political Consultants, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Openai, Google, Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Voters, Public Trust, Political Figures, General Public, Civic Society, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":654,"occurred_on":"2024-03-06","title":"Microsoft Copilot Designer Reportedly Generated Inappropriate AI Images","description":"A Microsoft engineer reported that Copilot Designer, an AI image generator, creates content depicting sex, violence, bias, and more. Despite raising concerns and suggesting improvements, the tool remains public, prompting a letter to the FTC.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["General Public, Minors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":650,"occurred_on":"2024-03-04","title":"AI-Generated Images of Trump with Black Voters Spread as Disinformation Before U.S. Primary Elections","description":"In the run-up to the U.S. primary elections, supporters of Donald Trump shared AI-generated images showing him with Black voters in an attempt to sway African-American votes. These deepfakes, including Trump's distorted hand visuals, were initially created by satirical accounts but were later misappropriated for political disinformation, misleading millions on social media platforms.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Trump Supporters, Social Media Users"],"developers":["Trump Supporters, Social Media Users"],"harmed":["Public Discourse Integrity, General Public, African American Voters, Black Voters, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":680,"occurred_on":"2024-03-01","title":"Russia-Linked AI CopyCop Site Identified as Modifying and Producing at Least 19,000 Deceptive Reports","description":"In early March 2024, a network named CopyCop began publishing modified news stories using AI, altering content to spread partisan biases and disinformation. These articles, initially from legitimate sources, were manipulated by AI models, possibly developed by OpenAI, to disseminate Russian propaganda. Over 19,000 articles were published, targeting divisive political issues and creating false narratives.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Copycop, Russia Linked Network"],"developers":["Openai, Chatgpt"],"harmed":["General Public, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":715,"occurred_on":"2024-03-01","title":"Over 400 Purportedly AI-Driven Scams Reportedly Led to $8M Loss for Australians in 2023","description":"In 2023, Australians reportedly lost over $8 million to scams involving purported deepfake videos and fake news articles that falsely endorsed investment trading platforms. Scammers reportedly used AI-generated content featuring celebrities to mislead victims, leading to significant financial losses. The National Anti-Scam Centre received over 400 reports of these incidents. One man is reported to have lost over $80,000 in cryptocurrency.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Australia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":717,"occurred_on":"2024-03-01","title":"Fake AI-Generated Law Firms Sent Fake DMCA Notices to Increase SEO","description":"In March 2024, fake law firms using AI-generated identities sent fraudulent DMCA takedown notices to website owners, demanding backlinks for SEO gains. These AI-generated law firms, like \"Commonwealth Legal,\" used GAN models for realistic attorney images and fabricated bios. The scam involved fake legal threats to coerce site owners into adding backlinks, exploiting AI technology for deceptive practices.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Commonwealth Legal, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Website Owners, Website Operators, Ernie Smith"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":787,"occurred_on":"2024-03-01","title":"Deepfake ID Sales Allegedly Persist as OnlyFake Reportedly Relaunches with New Fraud Tools","description":"Researchers from Au10tix discovered the relaunch of OnlyFake, a site offering AI-generated fake IDs. Despite an earlier takedown, the site reemerged with disclaimers and new tools, including handwritten signature generation. These fakes are challenging biometric verification systems and are reportedly being used to perpetuate fraudulent activity.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Onlyfake, Yurii Nazarenko, Yuriy Nazarenko, Uriel Septimberus, Tor Ford, John Wick (Onlyfake)"],"developers":["Onlyfake"],"harmed":["Individuals Using Biometrics, Government Agencies Using Biometrics, Businesses Using Biometrics, Biometric Security, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":826,"occurred_on":"2024-02-28","title":"Character.ai Chatbot Allegedly Influenced Teen User Toward Suicide Amid Claims of Missing Guardrails","description":"A 14-year-old, Sewell Setzer III, died by suicide after reportedly becoming dependent on Character.ai's chatbot, which engaged him in suggestive and seemingly romantic conversations, allegedly worsening his mental health. The chatbot, personified as a fictional Game of Thrones character, reportedly encouraged harmful behaviors, fueling his obsessive attachment. The lawsuit claims Character.ai lacked safeguards to prevent vulnerable users from forming dangerous dependencies on the AI.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sewell Setzer Iii"],"developers":["Noam Shazeer, Daniel De Freitas, Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Sewell Setzer Iii"],"report_count":38},{"incident_id":646,"occurred_on":"2024-02-22","title":"Snapchat's Algorithm Alleged to Link Minor with Sex Offenders","description":"A judge ruled Snapchat not liable under Section 230 after its algorithm connected a minor with convicted sex offenders on multiple occasions, leading to sexual assaults first in 2019 and again in 2021. The platform's \"Quick Add\" feature was implicated in facilitating the connections between the minor and the offenders.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Snapchat"],"developers":["Snapchat"],"harmed":["Minors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":645,"occurred_on":"2024-02-21","title":"Seeming Pattern of Gemini Bias and Sociotechnical Training Failures Harm Google's Reputation","description":"Google's Gemini chatbot faced many reported bias issues upon release, leading to a variety of problematic outputs like racial inaccuracies and political biases, including regarding Chinese and Indian politics. It also reportedly over-corrected racial diversity in historical contexts and advanced controversial perspectives, prompting a temporary halt and an apology from Google.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Gemini"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["General Public"],"report_count":35},{"incident_id":642,"occurred_on":"2024-02-20","title":"ChatGPT Glitch Disrupts User Interactions with Nonsensical Outputs","description":"ChatGPT experienced a bug causing it to produce unexpected and nonsensical responses, leading to widespread reports of user confusion and concern. OpenAI identified and fixed the language processing bug, restoring normal service.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":641,"occurred_on":"2024-02-20","title":"Nonconsensual Deepfake Porn of Bobbi Althoff Spreads Rapidly on X","description":"Nonconsensual deepfake pornography of Bobbi Althoff, which had been in circulation for six months, is reported to have suddenly gone viral on X, jumping from around 178,000 views to 6.5 million views over a matter of hours. In addition to the harm to Althoff, this incident also spotlights X's role in distributing AI-generated nonconsensual porn due to alleged lax moderation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["X (Twitter), Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Bobbi Althoff"],"report_count":12},{"incident_id":673,"occurred_on":"2024-02-19","title":"Deepfakes Circulating and Eroding Electoral Integrity in the Lead-up to 2024 South Korean legislative election","description":"In the lead-up to Korea's parliamentary elections, at least 129 deepfake videos and images were reported to have been detected, violating new election laws. These AI-generated deepfakes were used to mislead and manipulate public opinion, prompting a crackdown by the National Election Commission.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Political Groups, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Unknown Political Groups, Information Manipulation Actors"],"harmed":["Yoon Suk Yeol, Korean Voters, Democratic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1023,"occurred_on":"2024-02-19","title":"Purported AI-Cloned Voice Depicts Kenyan President William Ruto Speaking French in Viral Video","description":"A purportedly AI-manipulated video widely shared on TikTok and Facebook presents Kenyan President William Ruto speaking in French during a speech in Tokyo on February 7, 2024. A reported reverse image search confirmed the original footage shows Ruto speaking in English to the Kenyan diaspora. The reportedly manipulated version used AI-generated French audio over the original video, making it a case of voice cloning rather than a full audiovisual deepfake.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Manipulating Footage Of William Ruto, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["William Ruto, General Public Of Kenya"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":644,"occurred_on":"2024-02-18","title":"Alleged State-Sponsored Hackers Escalate Purported Phishing Attacks Using Artificial Intelligence","description":"State-sponsored hackers from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China are reportedly leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks. They target global defense, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency sectors, aiming to steal sensitive information and, in the case of North Korea, cryptocurrencies to help fund its illicit nuclear program.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Russian Hackers, North Korean Hackers, Iranian Hackers, Chinese Hackers"],"developers":["Russian Government, Government Of North Korea, Iranian Government, Chinese Government"],"harmed":["Individual Professionals On Linkedin, Global Defense Companies, Cybersecurity Firms, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":664,"occurred_on":"2024-02-17","title":"Deepfake Generated by the Lincoln Project of Trump's Father Used in Political Attack Ad","description":"The Lincoln Project used AI to create a deepfake video of Donald Trump's deceased father criticizing him. 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This incident, which persisted into April, affected small businesses with overspending and lack of transparency.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Facebook"],"developers":["Meta, Facebook"],"harmed":["Small Businesses, Advertisers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":636,"occurred_on":"2024-02-14","title":"AI Romance Apps Reportedly Compromise User Privacy for Data Harvesting","description":"AI-powered romantic chatbots, marketed for enhancing mental health, are found to exploit user privacy by harvesting sensitive personal information for data sharing and targeted ads, with inadequate security measures and consent protocols, according to research by the Mozilla Foundation.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Romantic Ai, Replika, Genesia Ai Friend And Partner, Eva Ai Chat Bot And Soulmate, Crushon.Ai, Chai"],"developers":["Romantic Ai, Replika, Genesia Ai Friend And Partner, Eva Ai Chat Bot And Soulmate, Crushon.Ai, Chai, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Chatbot Users, Privacy, Replika Users, Chai Users, Romantic Ai Users, Eva Ai Users, Crushon.Ai Users, Genesia Ai Friend And Partner Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":649,"occurred_on":"2024-02-14","title":"Deepfake Audio Falsely Attributes Controversial Remarks to Keir Starmer About the Rochdale Azhar Ali Crisis","description":"A deepfake audio clip, falsely claiming to be Keir Starmer discussing the Rochdale byelection and Labour's withdrawl of support for Azhar Ali, circulated online, achieving over 250,000 views. Experts confirmed its inauthenticity, highlighting a significant misuse of AI in fabricating political content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Social Media Users"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["General Public, British Voters, British Labour Party, Keir Starmer, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":643,"occurred_on":"2024-02-13","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Claims Kyiv's Assassination Plan Against President Emmanuel Macron","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Vkontakte, Russian Media Outlets, Pro Russian Telegram Channels, Pro Kremlin Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Julien Fanciulli, General Public, France 24, General Public Of France, Epistemic Integrity, Ukraine France Relations, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":732,"occurred_on":"2024-02-12","title":"Whisper Speech-to-Text AI Reportedly Found to Create Violent Hallucinations","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Whisper, Organizations Integrating Whisper Into Customer Service Systems, Openai, Companies Using Whisper, Whisper Users"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Users Whose Speech Is Misinterpreted By Whisper, Professionals Relying On Accurate Transcriptions, Individuals With Speech Impairments, General Public, People With Disabilities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":669,"occurred_on":"2024-02-11","title":"Deepfake of Long-Deceased Suharto Circulating in Run-up to February 2024 Indonesian Elections","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Golkar Party"],"developers":["Golkar Party"],"harmed":["Indonesian Electorate, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":671,"occurred_on":"2024-02-08","title":"Many Purported Political Deepfakes Reportedly Circulating in Run-up to 2024 Pakistani General Elections","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pakistani Political Parties, Misinformation Networks, Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rana Atif, Raja Bashara, Naeem Haider Panjutha, Imran Khan, General Public, General Public Of Pakistan, Epsitemic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":648,"occurred_on":"2024-02-07","title":"Alleged Deepfake Audio of Imran Khan Calls for Election Boycott, Misleading Pakistan Voters","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Voters In Pakistan, Pti (Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf), Imran Khan, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":647,"occurred_on":"2024-02-06","title":"A Self-Driving Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Collided with a Bicyclist","description":"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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Bicyclist"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":919,"occurred_on":"2024-02-06","title":"Purported Russian-Linked Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Maria Ressa on Facebook and Bing to Promote Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Filipinos","description":"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. 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Judicial investigations indicate the technology may have been misused for unauthorized surveillance and data collection. 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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.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Robert Moreno'S Husband, Robert Moreno"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":634,"occurred_on":"2024-02-02","title":"Alleged Deepfake CFO Scam Reportedly Costs Multinational Engineering Firm Arup $25 Million","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Finance Employee, Arup"],"report_count":30},{"incident_id":1292,"occurred_on":"2024-02-01","title":"Glasgow Man Allegedly Used AI Tool to Create and Share Nonconsensual Deepfake Nude Images of Former Classmate","description":"In February 2024, a Glasgow man, Callum Brooks, reportedly used an AI-powered image-alteration tool to create deepfake nude images of a woman he knew from school by modifying her publicly posted social media photos. He allegedly sent the fabricated intimate images to two friends without her consent. The woman was reportedly embarrassed and distressed after learning of the images. Brooks pled guilty in Glasgow Sheriff Court and was fined £335.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Callum Brooks"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Former Classmate Of Callum Brooks, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":682,"occurred_on":"2024-02-01","title":"GOP Pollster Reportedly Shares Purportedly AI-Generated Images to Fabricate Appearance of Black Voter Support","description":"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.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Patrick Ruffini"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Black Americans, African American Voters, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":866,"occurred_on":"2024-02-01","title":"Network of 171 AI-Powered Bots Reportedly Spread Political Disinformation Ahead of Ghana’s December 2024 General Election","description":"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. 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Scammers used AI-generated voice cloning and manipulated footage from official events to create a convincing but fraudulent video interview with China Global Television Network. Lee warned the public and urged reporting through the ScamShield Bot.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Lee Hsien Loong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lee Hsien Loong, General Public Of Singapore"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":668,"occurred_on":"2023-12-27","title":"Proliferation of Deepfakes Disrupting 2024 Lok Sabha Elections","description":"Digital manipulators in India are using deepfake technology to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 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In one case, a package named huggingface-cli, which was purported to have been originally suggested by an AI model, was downloaded more than 15,000 times. 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Cybercriminals, according to that study, use LLMs like OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 to create malware, phishing scams, and scam websites. These models are available on underground markets, often bypassing safety checks through jailbreaking. Named malicious LLMs are BadGPT, XXXGPT, Evil-GPT, WormGPT, FraudGPT, BLACKHATGPT, EscapeGPT, DarkGPT, and WolfGPT.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals, Badgpt, Xxxgpt, Evil Gpt, Wormgpt, Fraudgpt, Blackhatgpt, Escapegpt, Darkgpt, Wolfgpt"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Internet Users, Organizations, Individuals Targeted By Malware"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1335,"occurred_on":"2023-12-01","title":"OpenDream AI Platform Reportedly Commercialized AI-Generated CSAM and Non-consensual Deepfake Sexual Images","description":"OpenDream, an AI image generation platform operated by CBM Media Pte Ltd, reportedly allowed users to generate and monetize AI-generated CSAM and non-consensual sexual deepfakes through its public gallery and paid NSFW tools. The content was reported to be publicly accessible and indexed by search engines for months before limited moderation occurred in mid-2024, prompting takedowns by Google and Bing and the termination of its ad and payment services.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Opendream Users, Opendream"],"developers":["Cbm Media Pte Ltd"],"harmed":["Victims Of Non Consensual Deepfakes, Minors, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":616,"occurred_on":"2023-11-27","title":"Sports Illustrated Is Alleged to Have Used AI to Invent Fake Authors and Their Articles","description":"Sports Illustrated, managed by The Arena Group, allegedly used AI-generated authors and content, compromising journalistic integrity. Profiles of these fictitious authors, complete with AI-generated headshots, appeared alongside articles, misleading readers. The issue was exposed when inconsistencies in author identities and writing quality were noticed, leading to the removal of this content from the publication's website.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Arena Group, Sports Illustrated"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["General Public, Readers Of Sports Illustrated, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":43},{"incident_id":613,"occurred_on":"2023-11-23","title":"AI-Generated Images Available through Adobe Stock Misrepresent Real-World Events","description":"AI-generated images available through Adobe Stock, depicting realistic but fictional scenes of real-world events like wars and protests, have raised significant ethical concerns. These images blurred the lines between reality and fiction in journalistic contexts, prompting Adobe Stock to \"crack down on AI-generated images that seem to depict real, newsworthy events and take new steps to prevent its images from being used in misleading ways.\"","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Adobe Stock"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology"],"harmed":["General Public, Journalistic Integrity, News Sources"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1033,"occurred_on":"2023-11-13","title":"Video Allegedly Altered by AI Reportedly Spreads Claim of Nigerian Doctor's Hypertension Cure","description":"An alleged AI-manipulated video circulating on Facebook falsely claims that a Nigerian doctor has developed a drug that cures high blood pressure permanently within three days. The video, which reportedly mimics Channels Television news anchor Kayode Okikiolu, features manipulated audio and misleading content, including unverified guarantees of reducing stroke and heart attack risks to zero. 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The AI-generated misinformation prompted an apology from the academics, causing reputational harm for all parties involved and raising concerns about the reliability of AI tools in producing accurate and unbiased information.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"none","sectors":["law enforcement","information and communication"],"countries":["AU"],"deployers":["James Guthrie"],"developers":["Google Bard"],"harmed":["James Guthrie, James Guthrie'S Co Authors, Parliament Of Australia, Kpmg, Deloitte"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1623,"occurred_on":"2023-11-01","title":"Pennsylvania's Lancaster Country Day School Students Allegedly Used AI to Create Hundreds of Sexualized Deepfake Images of Girls","description":"From November 2023 through May 2024, two Lancaster Country Day School students in Pennsylvania allegedly used AI tools to create and exchange hundreds of sexualized deepfake images depicting female classmates and other girls. Authorities later identified 60 victims, 59 of them minors. The students were adjudicated delinquent in juvenile court, and families later sued the school and unnamed AI companies over the incident.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Two unnamed Lancaster Country Day School students","Synthetic media creators","Students","Minors","Deepfake creators","AI-generated CSAM creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Victims of CSAM","Students","Privacy","Minors","Lancaster Country Day School students"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":860,"occurred_on":"2023-10-31","title":"AI Camera Allegedly Misidentifies Dutch Motorist as Using Mobile Phone, Issuing €380 Fine","description":"A Dutch smart camera on the A2 equipped with AI falsely identified a motorist as using a mobile phone while driving, issuing a €380 fine. The driver, Tim Hanssen, was scratching his head when the AI system misclassified the action.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dutch Police"],"developers":["Unknown Traffic Enforcement Camera Technology Developer"],"harmed":["Tim Hanssen"],"report_count":10},{"incident_id":612,"occurred_on":"2023-10-31","title":"Microsoft AI Poll Allegedly Causes Reputational Harm of The Guardian Newspaper","description":"An AI-generated poll by Microsoft, displayed alongside a Guardian article, inappropriately speculated on the cause of Lilie James's death, leading to public backlash and alleged reputational damage for The Guardian. Microsoft acknowledged the issue, subsequently deactivating such polls and revising its AI content policies.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["The Guardian, Family Of Lilie James"],"report_count":17},{"incident_id":585,"occurred_on":"2023-10-26","title":"Kremlin-Linked Entities Allegedly Using Generative AI to Spread Russian Disinformation in Latin America","description":"Moscow-based tech firms and an industry association with links to the Kremlin are allegedly using generative AI to spread Russian disinformation in countries throughout Central America and South America. According to the U.S. Department of State, the Russian companies rely on local writers to compose stories which are then amplified across social media using artificial intelligence chatbots.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Structura National Technologies, Social Design Agency, Oleg Yasinsky, Oleg Yasinskiy, Nikolay Tupikin, Institute For Internet Development, Ilya Gambashidze, Andrey Perla"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Ukraine, News Media In Latin America, Journalistic Integrity, General Public"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":576,"occurred_on":"2023-10-24","title":"Alleged Misuse of PicSo AI for Generating Inappropriate Content Emphasizing \"Girls\"","description":"PicSo AI, which appears to be getting advertised by Meta over Instagram, is allegedly being used for generating inappropriate content with an emphasis on \"girls.\" This raises concerns about the misuse of generative AI technologies for creating offensive and potentially sexually explicit material that could be used for nefarious and criminal purposes.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"none","sectors":["information and communication"],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta, Instagram"],"developers":["Picso Ai"],"harmed":["Potentially Exploited Groups, General Public, Consumers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":597,"occurred_on":"2023-10-20","title":"Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes","description":"In October 2023, alleged deepfake nude images of female students were created and shared at Westfield High School in New Jersey. One alleged implicated system in this incident is the Clothoff deepfake app. A victim, Francesca Mani, and her mother, Dorota, began advocating for stronger laws after the school’s response reportedly left perpetrators unaccountable. Since the incident, their advocacy has drawn national attention, leading to trips to Washington, D.C., and bipartisan backing for legisla","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed male students at Westfield High School","Synthetic media creators","Men and boys","Deepfake creators","Boys","Adolescent boys"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Developers of Clothoff","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Victims of deepfake abuse","Unnamed female students at Westfield High School","Privacy","Girls","Francesca Mani","Epistemic integrity","Educational communities"],"report_count":57},{"incident_id":1280,"occurred_on":"2023-10-20","title":"Reported Use of AI Voice and Identity Manipulation in the Ongoing 'Phantom Hacker' Fraud Scheme","description":"Reports allege that updated variants of the long-running \"Phantom Hacker\" scam use purported AI tools to enhance impersonation, including voice cloning, spoofed caller ID, and realistic digital artifacts. Fraudsters reportedly pose as tech support, bank staff, and government officials in a three-phase scheme that pressures mostly older adults to transfer funds to accounts controlled by scammers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phantom Hacker, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Elderly Individuals, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":596,"occurred_on":"2023-10-17","title":"Cruise's Autonomous Vehicles Allegedly Engaging in Risky Behavior Near Pedestrians","description":"Cruise's driverless vehicles are under federal investigation for possibly failing to exhibit due caution around crosswalks and pedestrians, with reports including one severe injury incident.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cruise"],"developers":["Cruise"],"harmed":["Pedestrians, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":799,"occurred_on":"2023-10-15","title":"Aledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates","description":"In October 2023, an unnamed male student at Aledo High School outside of Fort Worth, Texas allegedly generated and distributed deepfake nude pictures of classmate Elliston Berry and six other female students in her friend group via social media. Berry's mother, Anna McAdams, spoke with Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, who consequently drafted the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (or TAKE IT DOWN) Act.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Male Student, Unnamed Male Student At Aledo High School"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elliston Berry, Aledo High School Students, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":27},{"incident_id":1022,"occurred_on":"2023-10-12","title":"Deepfake Video Reportedly Depicts Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Withdrawing from 2026 Election","description":"A viral video circulating on social media in October 2023 falsely claimed that Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema announced he would not run in the 2026 elections. Fact-checkers and digital forensics experts confirmed the video was manipulated using basic AI tools. The footage originated from a TikTok account known for AI-generated content. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["@Zambian_Ai Tiktok Account, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Hakainde Hichilema, General Public Of Zambia, United Party For National Development (Upnd), Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":601,"occurred_on":"2023-10-08","title":"AI-Generated Fake Audio of Verbal Abuse Incident Circulates of British Labour Leader Keir Starmer","description":"An AI-generated audio clip, purporting to show UK opposition leader Keir Starmer verbally abusing staff, was debunked as fake. The clip, circulated on social media, was analyzed and found likely manipulated, with added background noise to evade detection.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Uk Labour Party, Keir Starmer"],"report_count":10},{"incident_id":573,"occurred_on":"2023-10-07","title":"Deepfake Recordings Allegedly Influence Slovakian Election","description":"Days before Slovakia's election, deepfake audio recordings surfaced, allegedly featuring conversations between a journalist and a leading liberal politician discussing vote-rigging and other controversial topics. The recordings were spread on social media platforms and may have influenced the election outcome, which saw the pro-Russian populist party winning.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Slovakian Electorate, Monika Todova, Michal Simecka, Democratic Process In Slovakia"],"report_count":11},{"incident_id":659,"occurred_on":"2023-10-07","title":"Purported Mass Facial Recognition Program in Gaza Reportedly Used by Israeli Forces to Identify Palestinians","description":"A previously undisclosed facial recognition initiative operated by Israeli military intelligence units was reportedly deployed across Gaza after the October 7, 2023 attacks. According to multiple intelligence officers, the program uses Corsight technology alongside Google Photos to identify individuals from checkpoints, crowds, and drone footage. The system has allegedly produced misidentifications, including the widely reported detention of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha on November 19, 2023.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unit 8200","Israeli military intelligence","Israeli government","Israel Defense Forces","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Unknown Israeli military integrators","Surveillance technology developers","Google Photos","Facial recognition system developers","Corsight"],"harmed":["Privacy and data rights of Gaza residents","Privacy","Palestinians traveling through Gaza checkpoints","Palestinians","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Mosab Abu Toha","General public of Gaza","General public"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":570,"occurred_on":"2023-10-04","title":"Facebook Messenger AI Stickers Generate Ethical and Content Moderation Concerns","description":"Facebook Messenger AI stickers, a feature by Meta, allows users to generate personalized stickers via AI for use in conversations. While the feature has been praised for its creativity, it has also stirred controversy for its alleged production of inappropriate or offensive content. This has raised questions about the effectiveness of Meta's content moderation measures and the ethical responsibilities associated with AI-driven content generation.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Facebook Messenger Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":602,"occurred_on":"2023-10-02","title":"Russia Reportedly Using Artificial Intelligence in Disinformation Campaigns to Erode Western Support for Ukraine","description":"The Russian government has been stepping up its foreign influence campaigns by using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to spread disinformation and sow distrust in policies supportive of Ukraine. Part of the strategy includes carrying out influence laundering operations by disseminating their messages to the American public via allies inside nominally independent organizations, according to a recent declassified analysis. 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The incident, where the pedestrian was initially hit by a human-driven car and then dragged 20 feet by the Cruise vehicle, led to the suspension of Cruise's operations and increased regulatory scrutiny. 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Notable examples include the likeness of Tom Hanks touting a dental plan and another one in which the likeness of Gayle King touts a weight loss product. In each case, the individuals whose likenesses and voices had been deepfaked had not consented to their images and voices being used for the commercials. 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The couple reportedly suffered major financial loss and ongoing debt. 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Anthropic denied infringement and has argued that its training use is fair use. Publishers alleged that the conduct deprived rightsholders and songwriters of licensing control and revenue and undermined markets for licensed lyrics.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Anthropic, Ai Service Providers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Universal Music Group, Songwriters, Round Hill Music, Publishers, Musicians, Music Publishers, Intellectual Property Rights Holders, Copyright Holders, Concord Music Group, Bmg Rights Management, Abkco Music"],"report_count":11},{"incident_id":566,"occurred_on":"2023-09-19","title":"Gannett Halts AI-Generated High School Sports Articles After Series of Errors and Public Backlash","description":"Gannett, a newspaper chain, temporarily halted its AI experiment that used a tool called LedeAI to generate high school sports articles. The decision came after several articles produced by the AI showed glaring errors, repetitive language, and awkward phrasing, drawing criticism and mockery on social media.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Gannett"],"developers":["Ledeai"],"harmed":["General Public, Gannett, Student Athletes, Newspapers Relying On Gannett"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":610,"occurred_on":"2023-09-17","title":"Purported Deepfake Technology Was Reportedly Used to Generate Naked Pictures of Underage Girls in Spanish Town","description":"In Spain, an AI app was used to digitally alter photos of young girls, making them appear naked. This manipulation sparked an investigation after these images were circulated in Almendralejo, a town in the Extremadura region, raising serious concerns about digital privacy violations and the potential spread of these images on pornographic sites.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Perpetrators In Almendralejo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Victims In Almendralejo, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":11},{"incident_id":1311,"occurred_on":"2023-09-17","title":"Peppermill Casino Facial Recognition System Reportedly Misidentified Individual, Leading to Wrongful Arrest in Reno","description":"Purported facial recognition technology deployed at Reno's Peppermill Casino reportedly misidentified Jason Killinger as an individual previously banned from the venue. Casino security reportedly detained Killinger and contacted police, leading to his arrest by the Reno PD. He was reportedly held for 11 hours, including several hours in handcuffs, before fingerprinting reportedly confirmed the misidentification. The incident resulted in alleged physical injury and civil liberties harms.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Reno Police Department","Peppermill Casino","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["People misidentified by facial recognition systems","Jason Killinger"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":758,"occurred_on":"2023-09-11","title":"Teen's Overdose Reportedly Linked to Meta's AI Systems Failing to Block Ads for Illegal Drugs","description":"Meta's AI moderation systems reportedly failed to block ads for illegal drugs on Facebook and Instagram, allowing users to access dangerous substances. The system's failure is linked to the overdose death of Elijah Ott, a 15-year-old boy who sought drugs through Instagram.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Instagram, Facebook, Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Elijah Ott"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":698,"occurred_on":"2023-09-02","title":"Deepfake Video of Ron DeSantis Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Race Circulating","description":"In early September 2023, a deepfake video created by C3PMeme circulated on social media, showing Ron DeSantis falsely claiming he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. 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The fraudulent caller, using AI-generated speech, contacted Kabatznik's Bank of America representative in an unsuccessful attempt to deceive the banker into transferring funds to a different account.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"AI tangible harm near-miss","sectors":["financial and insurance activities"],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Clive Kabatznik, Bank Of America"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1032,"occurred_on":"2023-08-29","title":"Reported Doctored Video of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Claims Naira Will Be Replaced by U.S. Dollar","description":"A reported viral video circulated in Nigeria in the late summer and early fall of 2023 falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu announced plans to replace the naira with the U.S. dollar. 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The attacker appears to have initiated the breach by sending phishing SMS messages to employees and later used an AI-generated deepfake voice in a phone call to obtain multi-factor authentication codes. 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Experts identified several recordings as voice-cloned fabrications, derived from unrelated broadcasts by a political commentator. The campaign emerged during Sudan's civil war and appeared designed to influence political perceptions. TikTok later removed the account for violating synthetic media policies.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Voice Of Sudan"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Omar Al Bashir, General Public Of Sudan, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":609,"occurred_on":"2023-08-16","title":"Flawed AI in Google Search Reportedly Misinforms about Geography","description":"Google's search AI erroneously claimed no African country begins with 'K', along with various other geography-and-letter-based questions, misguiding users with a flawed featured snippet. Originating from ChatGPT-written posts and inaccurately scraped by Google, this incident highlights issues in AI-generated content and misinformation in search results, compromising Google's reliability as an information source.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google, Chatgpt"],"harmed":["General Public, Google Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1167,"occurred_on":"2023-08-15","title":"Alleged Gaggle Surveillance Alert Reportedly Leads to Arrest and Detention of 13-Year-Old Student in Fairview, Tennessee","description":"Sometime in August 2023, a 13-year-old student at Fairview Middle School in Tennessee was reportedly arrested, strip-searched, and detained overnight after Gaggle's purported AI-powered surveillance system flagged a private online message as a threat. The student's comment, reportedly a joke in context, was sent to law enforcement under a state zero-tolerance law. The incident reportedly resulted in house arrest, alternative school placement, and a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Williamson County Schools","Fairview Middle School, Tennessee"],"developers":["Gaggle"],"harmed":["Unnamed 13-year-old student from Fairview, Tennessee","Students","Privacy","Minors","Educational communities","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":563,"occurred_on":"2023-08-14","title":"Cruise Robotaxi Initially Blamed for Ambulance Delay in Case Where Patient Later Died; Subsequent Reports Clear Cruise of Fault","description":"In an initial report, a Cruise robotaxi was said to have delayed a San Francisco ambulance transporting Sammy Davis, a critically injured 69-year-old hit by a city bus. Davis later died. Subsequent clarification revealed that Cruise was not at fault for the fatality; the actual cause was a human-operated city bus. Despite this, the incident is included as it highlights challenges in the interaction between autonomous vehicles and emergency services in urban settings.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cruise"],"developers":["Cruise"],"harmed":["San Francisco Emergency Services, Ambulance Patient"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":595,"occurred_on":"2023-08-11","title":"Driverless Cruise Cars Immobilized in San Francisco Traffic Jam","description":"A fleet of Cruise's autonomous vehicles became unexpectedly immobilized on a busy San Francisco street, causing significant traffic disruption. 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These narratives claimed that the wildfires were the result of a secret \"weather weapon\" being tested by the United States. 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The student reportedly received a zero and said attempts to appeal to the professor, department head, and Turnitin support had not resolved the accusation.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unspecified university"],"developers":["Turnitin"],"harmed":["University students","Students","Educational communities","Anonymous student"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":593,"occurred_on":"2023-07-21","title":"AI Photo Filter Lightens Skin, Changes Eye Color in Student's 'Professional' Image","description":"An AI application modified an MIT student's photo to appear 'professional' by lightening her skin and changing her eye color to blue, highlighting the racial bias in the training data of the program.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Playground Ai"],"developers":["Playground Ai"],"harmed":["Rona Wang, Minority Groups"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":681,"occurred_on":"2023-07-17","title":"Never Back Down Super PAC for Ron DeSantis Uses AI Donald Trump Voice in Attack Ad Against Kim Reynolds","description":"A pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC released an ad featuring an AI-generated voice of Donald Trump. The ad, created by Never Back Down, aimed to criticize Trump’s treatment of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. The AI-generated voice was confirmed to be based on Trump's post from his social media. This incident is an example of potential deception in political advertising through AI-generated content.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ron Desantis'S Presidential Campaign, Never Back Down"],"developers":["Never Back Down"],"harmed":["Kim Reynolds, Donald Trump"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":629,"occurred_on":"2023-07-11","title":"Shein Accused of AI-Driven Art Theft on Merchandise","description":"Artists Krista Perry, Larissa Martinez, and Jay Baron filed a lawsuit against Shein, alleging the company used AI to replicate their art on merchandise. The artists claim Shein's algorithm identifies trending online art, creating near-identical copies for their products without credit or compensation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Shein, Chris Xu"],"developers":["Shein"],"harmed":["Krista Perry, Larissa Martinez, Jay Baron, Digital Artists"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":574,"occurred_on":"2023-07-05","title":"AI-Generated Articles at G/O Media Allegedly Diminishes Reputation of Human Staff","description":"G/O Media began publishing AI-generated articles, against staff advice, that contained errors and quality issues. The first such article, a list of Star Wars movies, failed to maintain chronological order, causing internal concerns over journalistic credibility and ethics. 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The systems tend to generate stereotypical and sexualized images when prompted with gender identity terms like \"trans,\" \"nonbinary,\" or \"queer,\" highlighting systemic issues of bias.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dall E"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Non Cisgender Individuals, Lgbtq+ Community"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":559,"occurred_on":"2023-06-30","title":"Grant Reviewers Reportedly Fed Applications into Generative AI to Produce Reports, Allegedly Breaching Confidentiality","description":"Peer reviewers of Australian government grant applications reportedly inserted applicants' work into generative AI systems such as ChatGPT to generate assessment reports, which allegedly posed confidentiality and security issues.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Research Grant Applicants, Research Grant Administrators, Privacy, Grant Applicants, Government Of Australia"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":577,"occurred_on":"2023-06-30","title":"Bankrate's Resumption of AI-Generated Content Allegedly Continuing to Produce Inaccurate and Misleading Information","description":"Bankrate, and its sister site CNET, both owned by Red Ventures, resumed publishing AI-generated articles claiming thorough human fact-checking. However, new articles are alleged to contain numerous factual errors, including inaccurate statistics and misleading information. Despite public criticism, the company defended its use of AI and blamed out-of-date datasets for the errors. 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The incident raised concerns about the integrity of the platform, and the potential financial impact on legitimate authors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Authors, Amazon Customers, Amazon"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":578,"occurred_on":"2023-06-26","title":"Alleged Exploitation of Meta's Open-Source LLaMA Model for NSFW and Violent Content","description":"Meta's open-source large language model, LLaMA, is allegedly being used to create graphic and explicit chatbots that indulge in violent and illegal sexual fantasies. The Washington Post highlighted the example of \"Allie,\" a chatbot that participates in text-based role-playing allegedly involving violent scenarios like rape and abuse. The issue raises ethical questions about open-source AI models, their regulation, and the responsibility of developers and deployers in mitigating harmful usage.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Individual Developers Or Creators Using Meta'S Llama Model"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":581,"occurred_on":"2023-06-24","title":"Google Ads Allegedly Serving Content on AI-Generated Misinformation Sites","description":"Google’s advertising platform, Google Ads, has allegedly been found to be serving ads on AI-generated content farms that often disseminate misinformation. Despite policies prohibiting such practices, reportedly there are approximately 356 out of 393 ads from major brands that were found to be served by Google on these problematic sites. Particularly concerning according to the reporting were instances where Google Ads were found on sites like MedicalOutline.com, which spreads harmful health misi","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Subaru, Major Brands Whose Advertisements Were Found On These Sites, Gnc, General Public, Citigroup"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":560,"occurred_on":"2023-06-23","title":"Tesla on Autopilot Struck Parked Work Truck on Highway in Pennsylvania","description":"A 2016 Tesla on Autopilot crashed into the rear of a parked 2007 Freightliner truck providing traffic control on the Pennsylvania Turnpike highway.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tesla"],"developers":["Tesla"],"harmed":["Truck Drivers, Tesla Drivers, David Clough"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":697,"occurred_on":"2023-06-23","title":"Purported Deepfake Image Allegedly Circulating of Donald Trump with Underage Girl at Jeffrey Epstein's Private Island","description":"A purported deepfake image allegedly depicting Donald Trump with an underage girl at Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 1992 has reportedly been circulating on social media. 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The exposure allegedly included secrets, private keys, passwords, and internal Microsoft Teams messages. The team reportedly utilized Azure's Shared Access Signature (SAS) tokens for sharing, which were purportedly misconfigured, leading to the wide exposure of data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft'S Ai Research Division"],"harmed":["Microsoft Employees, Microsoft, Privacy, Third Parties Whose Confidential Data Was Exposed"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":615,"occurred_on":"2023-06-13","title":"Colorado Lawyer Filed a Motion Citing Hallucinated ChatGPT Cases","description":"A Colorado Springs attorney, Zachariah Crabill, mistakenly used hallucinated ChatGPT-generated legal cases in court documents. The AI software provided false case citations, leading to the denial of a motion and legal repercussions for Crabill, highlighting risks in using AI for legal research.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zachariah Crabill"],"developers":["Openai, Chatgpt"],"harmed":["Zachariah Crabill'S Client, Zachariah Crabill, Legal System"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":580,"occurred_on":"2023-06-12","title":"Alleged Gender Discrimination in Facebook Job Ads Algorithm","description":"Facebook's ad delivery algorithm allegedly disproportionately showed job advertisements to one gender. 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The study, conducted by The Wall Street Journal and researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, indicates that Instagram's algorithms not only allow for the discovery of such accounts through keyword searches but also actively recommend them to users within the network. 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The study suggests that as many as 40% more Black male patients might have been accurately diagnosed if the software were not racially biased. The software algorithm adjusts diagnostic thresholds based on race, affecting medical treatments and interventions.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["University of Pennsylvania Health System"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Black men who underwent lung function tests between 2010 and 2020 and potentially received inaccurate or delayed diagnos"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":568,"occurred_on":"2023-06-01","title":"AI-Generated Voices Amplify Conspiracy Theories on TikTok","description":"NewsGuard has identified 17 TikTok accounts that have been using AI-generated voices to advance and amplify conspiracy theories and false claims beginning in June 2023. By September 25, 2023, these accounts had amassed over 336 million views and over 14.5 million likes. 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The incident has raised concerns about the risks of using chatbots and AI assistants in healthcare settings, particularly in addressing sensitive issues like eating disorders. NEDA is investigating the matter, emphasizing the need for caution and accuracy when utilizing technology to provide mental health support.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"none","sectors":["human health and social work activities"],"countries":[],"deployers":["National Eating Disorders Association, Cass"],"developers":["Cass"],"harmed":["People With Eating Disorders"],"report_count":46},{"incident_id":709,"occurred_on":"2023-05-28","title":"Unrepresented Litigant Misled by ChatGPT-Generated False Legal Citations in Manchester Court","description":"A litigant in person (LiP) in a Manchester civil case presented false legal citations generated by ChatGPT. It fabricated one case name and provided fictitious excerpts for three real cases, misleadingly supporting the LiP's argument. The judge, upon investigation, found the submissions to be inadvertent and did not penalize the LiP. ","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Manchester Litigant"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unnamed Manchester Litigant, Manchester Court System, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":695,"occurred_on":"2023-05-24","title":"Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign Released Deepfakes Attacking Ron DeSantis","description":"Former President Donald Trump released two AI-generated videos using deepfaked voices to mock Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The first video, posted on platforms like Rumble and Instagram, depicted a chaotic and offensive fake Twitter Spaces event featuring deepfaked voices of Elon Musk, George Soros, Klaus Schwab, Dick Cheney, Adolf Hitler, and a generated voice of Satan. The second video showed a rocket with \"Ron 2024\" written beside it falling and exploding before liftoff. 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Tests reveal that Google and Apple Photos refrain from labeling primates altogether, possibly to avoid the risk of perpetuating racial stereotypes. Microsoft OneDrive fails to identify any animals, while Amazon Photos overgeneralizes in its labeling.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft"],"developers":["Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft"],"harmed":["Consumers Relying On Accurate Image Categorization, Minority Groups"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":543,"occurred_on":"2023-05-22","title":"Purported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion","description":"A Twitter/X account allegedly impersonating Bloomberg reportedly posted an image falsely showing an explosion near the Pentagon. Analysts reportedly described the image as likely AI-generated. The post reportedly spread through major accounts before officials confirmed no incident occurred. 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Her lawsuit alleged the system's AI-assisted navigation contributed to unsafe guidance during the procedure; Acclarent and Integra LifeSciences, which later acquired Acclarent, denied evidence linking TruDi's AI to the injuries.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Surgical Teams Using Trudi Navigation System, Marc Dean"],"developers":["Integra Lifesciences, Ai Enabled Surgical Navigation System Developers, Ai Enabled Healthcare System Developers, Acclarent"],"harmed":["Surgical Patients, Patients Undergoing Ai Guided Procedures, Patients, Donna Fernihough, Balloon Sinuplasty Patients"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":584,"occurred_on":"2023-05-18","title":"Illinois Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Against Facial Recognition Technology Companies for Allegedly Violating BIPA","description":"A class action lawsuit was filed against several facial recognition technology companies for allegedly violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). 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Students said the accusations caused panic and put graduation or diplomas at risk; the university later said no students failed or were barred from graduating because of the issue.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Professors","Jared Mumm"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["University students","Texas A&M University students","Students","Epistemic integrity","Educational communities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":540,"occurred_on":"2023-05-15","title":"Tesla Failed to Yield to Detected Pedestrian on Crosswalk, Reportedly Violated Traffic Law","description":"A Tesla on FSD Beta 11.4.1 was shown on video not yielding to a pedestrian detected by the car, reportedly violating the state law sign which was also in the video saying vehicles having to yield to pedestrian within crosswalk.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tesla"],"developers":["Tesla"],"harmed":["Pedestrians"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":588,"occurred_on":"2023-05-12","title":"Australian Terrorism Prediction Tool Reportedly Disparately Impacts Persons with Autism","description":"An independent report found that the Vera-2R tool, designed to predict the risk of future terrorist activities, considered autism as a risk factor despite lacking empirical evidence to support this claim. The report called into question the tool's overall validity and reliability, stating it was \"extremely poor\" at accurately predicting risk. The inclusion of autism as a risk factor had potentially serious implications for the tool's use and credibility.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["New South Wales Government","Australian Federal Government"],"developers":["Unspecified"],"harmed":["people with autism","lawyers and other experts who were not informed of the tool's limitations","Individuals assessed as high-risk based on the flawed criteria","General public of Australia","General public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":544,"occurred_on":"2023-05-11","title":"Alleged Use of Purportedly AI-Generated and Manipulated Media to Misrepresent Candidates and Disrupt Turkey's 2023 Presidential Election","description":"During Turkey's 2023 presidential election, reportedly manipulated and allegedly AI-generated videos, audio, and images were used to smear candidates, purportedly link opposition figures to terrorist groups, and circulate a purported sex tape that reportedly contributed to presidential candidate Muharrem İnce’s withdrawal. 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ChatGPT hallucinated court cases, which the lawyer then presented in court. The court determined the cases did not exist.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Steven A. Schwartz, Peter Loduca"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Roberto Mata, Peter Loduca, Steven A. 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In December 2023, it launched Operation “For Humanity,\" using AI-crafted messaging to hijack a U.S.-based IPTV streaming service with propaganda about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group also engages in election-related reconnaissance, which suggests they used AI-enhanced influence efforts ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc), Government Of Iran, Cotton Sandstorm"],"developers":["Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc), Government Of Iran, Cotton Sandstorm, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Political Candidates, Media Organizations, General Public Of The United States, American Voters, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":13},{"incident_id":589,"occurred_on":"2023-05-01","title":"Proliferation of AI-Generated News Websites and Content Farms Across Multiple Languages Degrading Information Integrity","description":"Scores of AI-generated news websites and content farms are producing low-quality, clickbait content in a variety of languages. They are reportedly spreading false information and degrading the quality of information available online. 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Even with a brief disclaimer, the ad's fabricated scenes purportedly introduced false information into the political environment and created a misleading visual frame around an active electoral process.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Republican National Committee (Rnc)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Joe Biden, Democratic Party, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of The United States, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":526,"occurred_on":"2023-04-17","title":"Novel Deepfake Song Pulled from Music Streaming Services After Allegedly Violating Artist's Rights","description":"The deepfake performance of \"Heart On My Sleeve\" created to mimic the voice and musical styles of Drake and The Weeknd is no longer available on several streaming services after their record label served copyright takedown notices to the platforms.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"none","sectors":["arts, entertainment and recreation"],"countries":[],"deployers":["@Ghostwriter"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Universal Music Group, The Weeknd, Drake"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1088,"occurred_on":"2023-04-15","title":"Purported AI-Generated Audio Disinformation Reportedly Attributed to U.S. Ambassador John Godfrey Circulates in Sudan","description":"In April 2023, a reportedly fake audio message impersonating U.S. Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey circulated on Sudanese social media. Reportedly produced using AI voice-cloning tools, the message portrayed the ambassador outlining strategies to impose secularism through U.S. support. Researchers attribute the clip to Islamist-linked networks seeking to undermine Western and civilian influence during the ongoing civil conflict. The message was quickly identified as inauthentic.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sudanese Islamist Digital Propaganda Networks"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["United States Sudan Relations, John Godfrey, General Public Of Sudan, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":992,"occurred_on":"2023-04-15","title":"Chinese Businessman Reportedly Defrauded of 4.3 Million Yuan by AI-Generated Deepfake Impersonating Friend","description":"A scammer in China used AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a businessman’s trusted friend in a video call, convincing him to transfer 4.3 million yuan ($612,000). The fraudster mimicked the friend’s face and voice, claiming another associate needed funds for a business transaction. Without verifying the transfer, the victim sent the money. He later realized the deception and contacted police, who managed to recover 3.4 million yuan.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Friend Of Guo, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Guo (Surname Of Deepfake Scam Victim), Friend Of Guo (Surname Of Deepfake Scam Victim), General Public Of China"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":604,"occurred_on":"2023-04-14","title":"Quebec Man Sentenced for Having Used Deepfake Technology to Create Synthetic Child Pornography","description":"A Quebec man was sentenced to over three years in prison for using AI deepfake technology to produce synthetic child pornography. He created videos by superimposing children's faces onto other bodies, adding to the challenge of policing digital sexual exploitation. 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