{"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":"2026-09-12"}
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Police reportedly said the video circulated through Instagram handles, and that a cyber team was investigating.","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":["Congresspolkhol, Randomchhattisgarh, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Bhupesh Baghel, Saumya Chaurasia, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of India"],"report_count":1},{"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":1494,"occurred_on":"2026-02-28","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Satellite Image Reportedly Claimed Iranian Strike Destroyed U.S. Radar in Qatar","description":"A purportedly AI-manipulated satellite-style image reportedly circulated online claiming to show U.S. radar equipment in Qatar destroyed by an Iranian strike. 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":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":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":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":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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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":1322,"occurred_on":"2025-12-26","title":"Senior Kerala Congress Leader N. Subrahmanian Reportedly Booked for Sharing Purportedly AI-Generated Defamatory Image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan","description":"A senior Indian National Congress leader in Kerala, N. Subrahmanian, was reportedly booked by police after sharing a digitally altered image on Facebook depicting Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alongside a suspect in a gold theft case. Police reportedly stated that at least one circulated image was created using AI tools and that the post allegedly sought to provoke enmity and mislead the public.\n","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, N. Subrahmanian, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Pinarayi Vijayan, General Public, General Public Of Kerala, General Public Of India, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1320,"occurred_on":"2025-12-25","title":"Purportedly AI-Manipulated Image Reported to Falsely Depict Taiwanese Politician Kao Chia-yu Posing With PRC Flag","description":"In late December 2025, an altered image reportedly circulated online falsely depicting former Taiwanese legislator Kao Chia-yu posing in front of the PRC five-star flag, implying travel to or alignment with China. Reporting indicates the image was manipulated from a real photo taken at Taiwan's representative office in New York, replacing the Republic of China flag. Kao publicly debunked the image, citing AI-assisted disinformation and warning of political smearing ahead of elections.","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":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":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":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":1264,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Rep. Mike Collins's Campaign Allegedly Produced Deepfake of Sen. Jon Ossoff Supporting the Government Shutdown","description":"Rep. Mike Collins's congressional campaign allegedly created and posted an AI-generated video that purportedly used Sen. Jon Ossoff's portrait and synthetic voice to falsely depict him supporting the ongoing government shutdown. The video was reportedly shared on the campaign's X account with a limited disclaimer. 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":1425,"occurred_on":"2025-11-05","title":"'Citizens Against Mamdani' Accounts Reportedly Posted AI-Generated Videos of Fictional New Yorkers to Simulate Political Opposition","description":"In New York, linked \"Citizens Against Mamdani\" accounts reportedly posted AI-generated videos of fictional constituents criticizing then-mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani across Instagram, TikTok, and X. Some videos reportedly displayed a visible Sora watermark, and forensic reviewers reportedly assessed at least one clip as highly likely to be a deepfake. 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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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. America News, Mapletalk News, Maple Truth, Information Manipulation Actors, Griffin Reports, Global Report Hq, David Fraser, Copycop, Cdn Politician Cpn, Cdn Politician, Cdn Insight, Cdn Bulletin, Canadian Reporter, Canadian Hub, Canada Pol Brief, Canada Insight, Canada Alert, A Global Mestery, Alberta Secession Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Viewers, General Public Of Canada, General Public Of Alberta, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Canadian Media Ecosystem"],"report_count":4},{"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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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. Kelly, Justin Bieber, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Eminem, Beyonce, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"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":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! News, Ben Stiller, Bbc, Angelina Jolie, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"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":884,"occurred_on":"2024-12-31","title":"Russian Center for Geopolitical Expertise Allegedly Used AI to Target U.S. Candidates with Disinformation in 2024 Election","description":"The Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise (CGE) allegedly used AI to produce and spread deepfakes and disinformation targeting U.S. political candidates during the 2024 general election, aiming to sway public opinion and disrupt the electoral process. 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":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":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":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. Germany's domest","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 Government, Operation Overload, Matryoshka, John Mark Dougan, Doppelganger"],"developers":["Unknown Entities Related To Doppelganger, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed British Police Officer, Unnamed American University Presidents, Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Natalie Finch, German Voters, German Politicians, German Federal Election Integrity, General Public Of Germany, Friedrich Merz, Academics Targeted By Storm 1679, Academics Targeted By Operation Overload, Academics Targeted By Matryoshka, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":16},{"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":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. ","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), Ramble Rants, Pro Trump Social Media Accounts, Maga Resource, Dilley Meme Team"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Martin Luther King Jr., Family Of Martin Luther King Jr., Bernice King, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":837,"occurred_on":"2024-11-02","title":"Reportedly Fake CNN Broadcast Allegedly Used to Spread False Texas Election Results","description":"A reportedly fabricated CNN broadcast graphic showing early Texas election results for the 2024 U.S. presidential race circulated on social media on November 2, 2024. 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":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":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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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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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":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. However, a social media post later falsely claimed the epicenter was in Xide County and exaggerated the event's severity, adding fabricated images of extensiv","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":["Yang Moumou, Tian Mou, Lou Moumou"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Yunnan General Public, Xide County In Sichuan Residents, Sichuan General Public, Muli County In Sichuan Residents, Chinese General Public, Chinese Citizens, Chengcheng County Shaanxi Residents"],"report_count":1},{"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":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":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. The authorities in Sichuan ultimately levied administrative penalties against the ","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":["Zhu Mou, Zhou Moumou, Zhang Moumou, Yang Moumou, Wang Mou, Shang Moumou, Luo Moumou, Liu Mou, Ji Moumou, Chen Mou"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sichuan General Public, Sichuan Authorities"],"report_count":1},{"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":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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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":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. This incident is an example of the threat of AI-powered disinformation and hybrid attacks.","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"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Matthew Miller, Department Of State, Biden Administration"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":774,"occurred_on":"2024-05-30","title":"Covert AI Influence Operations Linked to Russia, China, Iran, and Israel, OpenAI Reports","description":"In a report released by OpenAI, the company described how its generative AI tools were misused by state actors and private companies in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel to conduct covert influence campaigns aimed at manipulating public opinion and geopolitical 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":["Zeno Zeno, Spamouflage, Russian Government, Israeli Government, Iranian Government, International Union Of Virtual Media, Doppelganger, Chinese Government"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["United States, Ukraine, Social Media Users, Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, General Public, Estonia, Critics Of The Chinese Government, Epistemic Integrity, General Public Of The United States, General Public Of The European Union, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":701,"occurred_on":"2024-05-29","title":"American Asylum Seeker John Mark Dougan in Russia Reportedly Spreads Disinformation via AI Tools and Fake News Network","description":"John Mark Dougan, a former Florida sheriff's deputy granted asylum in Russia, has been implicated in spreading disinformation. 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":676,"occurred_on":"2024-04-24","title":"Alleged Deepfake Audio Depicts Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ordering Military Action","description":"A purported deepfake audio clip portraying Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering an attack on China spread online in July 2024, fueling tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The Presidential Communications Office reportedly debunked it as fake, attributing it to foreign actors.","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 Targeting Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Philippines China Relations, Philippines, Government Of The Philippines, General Public Of The Philippines, General Public Of China, General Public, Ferdinand Marcos Jr."],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":737,"occurred_on":"2024-04-16","title":"Amandine Le Pen Deepfake Account Misleads Thousands on TikTok","description":"A TikTok account, \"Amandine Le Pen,\" created using AI deepfake technology, impersonated a fictional niece of Marine Le Pen, amassing over 30,000 followers. The account spread pro-RN messages and solicited donations, misleading users and exploiting political influence. Visual inconsistencies revealed the deepfake, raising concerns about AI misuse for political manipulation, identity theft, and violation of personal rights, especially with similar accounts proliferating, such as \"Lena Maréchal Lep","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 Creators"],"harmed":["Le Pen Family, French General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":809,"occurred_on":"2024-04-07","title":"TikTok Hosts AI-Generated English-Language Hitler Speeches with Millions of Views","description":"AI-generated English-language Adolf Hitler speeches have been proliferating on TikTok. They are reportedly accumulating millions of views despite violating the platform’s hate speech policies. The clips are described as often pairing the audio with misleading translations and memes that glorify Hitler and distort historical facts. While some content has been removed, many accounts reportedly continue to post similar videos.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users"],"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. These operations included AI-generated imagery and audio to influence political perceptions and election outcomes, originating from the APT Storm-1376 (also known as Spamouflage and Dragonbridge).","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 1376, Spamouflage, Dragonbridge, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Storm 1376, Spamouflage, Dragonbridge, Chinese Communist Party"],"harmed":["U.S. Voters, Taiwanese Voters, General Public, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"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":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":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":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":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":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":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 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":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":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. The AI-generated posts reportedly praised Bawumia while spreading disinformation targeting the opposition candidate, John Mahama, of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).","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 New Patriotic Party Bot Network"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["John Mahama, National Democratic Congress, Ghanaian Electorate, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"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":628,"occurred_on":"2024-01-21","title":"Fake Biden Voice in Robocall Misleads New Hampshire Democratic Voters in 2024 Primary Election","description":"A robocall imitating President Biden's voice urged New Hampshire Democrats to skip the 2024 primary, falsely claiming their votes mattered more in November. Investigators with the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, along with other state AGs, the Industry Traceback Group, and the FCC determined that political consultant Steve Kramer hired Paul Carpenter to create the deepfake, which was distributed by Walter Monk's company, Life Corporation. Rep. 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This video reportedly appeared on Telegram and was linked to Russian disinformation efforts.","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 Propagandists, Pro Kremlin Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Russian Propagandists, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Presidency Of Moldova, Maia Sandu, Government Of Moldova, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":879,"occurred_on":"2023-12-29","title":"Deepfake Video Reportedly Depicts U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman Endorsing Military Support for Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party","description":"A deepfake video is reported to have falsely depicted U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman endorsing military support for Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party candidates in the 2024 presidential election. Shared on TikTok, the video is reported to have undermined Taiwanese voter confidence in the DPP by alleging U.S. interference. Fact-checking from AFP finds Wittman never made the statements attributed to him.","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 In China"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Taiwanese Voters, Rob Wittman, Democratic Progressive Party"],"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. These AI-generated videos and audio clips are designed to tarnish the reputations of political candidates, challenging the integrity of electoral processes.","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":["Political Candidates Of The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections"],"developers":["The Indian Deepfaker, The Digital Publicity, Rohit Pal, Obiyan Infotech, Merakii Group"],"harmed":["Political Candidates Targeted By Deepfakes, Indian Electorate, India, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":667,"occurred_on":"2023-12-16","title":"Manipulated Deepfake Video of Lai Ching-te Endorsing Rivals in Lead-up to January Presidential Elections","description":"In the lead-up to Taiwan's presidential election in January 2024, a deepfake video circulated showing candidate Lai Ching-te endorsing his rivals. Taiwanese intelligence issued warnings of intensified Chinese disinformation campaigns, such as Spamouflage, aimed at manipulating the election outcome.","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":["People'S Liberation Army, Chinese Communist Party, Base 311"],"developers":["People'S Liberation Army, Chinese Communist Party, Base 311"],"harmed":["Taiwanese Voters, Lai Ching Te, Democratic Progressive Party, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"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":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":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":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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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":565,"occurred_on":"2023-08-08","title":"AI-Generated Imagery and Multilingual Disinformation in Chinese Campaign Regarding Maui Wildfires","description":"In a disinformation campaign concerning wildfires across Maui, Chinese operatives utilized AI-generated imagery to enhance the credibility of false narratives. These narratives claimed that the wildfires were the result of a secret \"weather weapon\" being tested by the United States. Researchers from Microsoft and other organizations identified these AI-generated images as a significant new tactic in influence operations.","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 Government"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Hawaiian Government, General Public, American Government"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":547,"occurred_on":"2023-06-05","title":"Ron DeSantis's Presidential Campaign Released Twitter Video Containing AI Images of Donald Trump Hugging Anthony Fauci","description":"Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign shared a video on Twitter featuring some AI-generated images of Donald Trump hugging former White House coronavirus advisor Anthony Fauci, allegedly as a smear campaign. This incident is possibly the first time a major U.S. presidential campaign deployed deepfakes with the intention of misleading the electorate.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":"none","sectors":["other"],"countries":["US"],"deployers":["Ron Desantis'S Presidential Campaign"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Donald Trump, Anthony Fauci"],"report_count":2},{"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. Videos include baseless claims involving public figures such as Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Jamie Foxx.","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 @E.News.Tv, Tiktok User @D.News.Tv, Tiktok User @Drphilshowtv, Tiktok User @Ynewstv2023, Tiktok Users"],"developers":["Elevenlabs"],"harmed":["Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx, Joan Rivers, Phil Mcgraw, Yahoo! News, E! News, Tiktok, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"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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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":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":720,"occurred_on":"2023-02-27","title":"Deepfake Video Targets Paul Vallas on Eve of Chicago Mayoral Election","description":"On the eve of Chicago's mayoral election, a deepfake video impersonating candidate Paul Vallas was posted to Twitter, showing a fake audio of him making inflammatory statements. The video was viewed thousands of times before being taken down. The Vallas campaign condemned the video, calling it a deceptive impersonation.","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":["Chicago Lakefront News"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators"],"harmed":["Paul Vallas, Paul Vallas'S Campaign, Chicago Voters"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":679,"occurred_on":"2023-02-20","title":"A Purported Deepfake of Senator Elizabeth Warren Circulates Allegedly Saying Republicans Should Not Vote","description":"In February 2023, a purported deepfake of Senator Elizabeth Warren circulated on social media in which allegedly doctored footage of her from an MSNBC interview had her claiming that she believes Republicans should not vote. 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