{"attribution":{"source":"AI Incident Database (Responsible AI Collaborative)","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/","citation":"McGregor, S. (2021). Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21).","snapshot_date":"2026-09-07"},"exported_at":"2026-09-11"}
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The perpetrator allegedly used AI-generated portraits and real-time deepfake video calls to pose as a romantic partner and trusted crypto trader, persuading the victim to transfer cryptocurrency through a \"pig-butchering\" scheme that displayed fake profits and made recovery impossible.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pig Butchering Scammers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Investors, Cryptocurrency Investors, Cryptocurrency Investors Defrauded By Ai Generated Profiles, Pig Butchering Scam Victims"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1587,"occurred_on":"2025-12-31","title":"Koi Security's AI-Assisted Threat Report Allegedly Led to Blocking of MeetingTV Domains","description":"MeetingTV alleged that Koi Security's AI-assisted Wings platform wrongly linked its domain to China-linked malicious infrastructure in a December 2025 threat report. Security vendors and network providers then reportedly blocked MeetingTV's services. Koi reportedly later removed the domain reference after stating that further validation found no supporting connection.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Koi Security, Cybersecurity Firms"],"developers":["Koi Security, Cybersecurity Firms"],"harmed":["Meetingtv, Epistemic Integrity, Companies"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1345,"occurred_on":"2025-12-30","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Used to Harass Washington State Patrol Trooper","description":"A Washington State Patrol trooper filed a lawsuit alleging that coworkers circulated a purported AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting him in an intimate encounter with another trooper. According to the complaint, the non-consensual video was shared within the workplace and contributed to harassment and discrimination based on his sexual orientation. The creator of the video has not been publicly identified, and the agency has declined to comment due to pending litigation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Washington State Patrol Employee(S)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Collin Pearson, Lgbtq+ Law Enforcement Officers, Washington State Patrol Employees, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1323,"occurred_on":"2025-12-28","title":"Madhya Pradesh Congress Alleges AI-Generated Images Were Submitted in National Water Award Process","description":"A political dispute reportedly emerged in India after the Madhya Pradesh Congress alleged that AI-generated images were uploaded to a government platform in connection with water conservation works linked to the National Water Awards. District officials reportedly denied that the images influenced the award process, stating that evaluations relied on verified data and field inspections and that a limited number of AI-generated images appeared only on a separate educational portal.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Khandwa District Administration (Madhya Pradesh India)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of India, General Public Of Madhya Pradesh, General Public Of Khandwa District (Madhya Pradesh), Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1317,"occurred_on":"2025-12-27","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Elon Musk Used to Promote Fraudulent '17-Hour' Diabetes Treatment Claims","description":"A purported deepfake video reportedly circulated online falsely depicting Elon Musk endorsing a nonexistent \"17-hour\" diabetes cure. The reported video promoted unverified health claims and appears to have been part of a scam ecosystem exploiting Musk's public credibility. Rapper Boosie Badazz reportedly encountered and amplified the video before its purported falsity was identified.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users, People With Diabetes, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Boosie Badazz"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1518,"occurred_on":"2025-12-27","title":"Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video","description":"Kosovo public broadcaster RTK's logo and journalist Gëzim Bimbashi's image and voice were reportedly AI-manipulated in a Facebook video promoting Versatil Pro as a supposed cure for joint disease.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Deepfake Creators, Scammers In Kosovo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users In Kosovo, Social Media Users, Radio Television Of Kosovo, People Seeking Medical Advice, Journalistic Integrity, Gezim Bimbashi, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users In Kosovo, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":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":1319,"occurred_on":"2025-12-26","title":"Purported Deepfake Investment Video Reportedly Used in Scam That Defrauded Turkish Couple of 1.5 Million Lira (~$35,000 USD)","description":"İsa Kereci and Hale Kereci, a married couple in Samsun, Turkey, reportedly lost 1.5 million lira after being deceived by an alleged AI-generated investment video on Facebook. The scammers allegedly used the video to build credibility and then guided them through staged \"investment\" steps, including screen sharing, fees, forced loans, and unauthorized bank and credit card transfers. The couple filed a criminal complaint, reporting severe financial harm and significant emotional distress.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Isa Kereci, Investors, Hale Kereci, General Public Of Turkey, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1329,"occurred_on":"2025-12-25","title":"Grok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies","description":"Grok reportedly generated and publicly distributed nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including adults and minors, through reply prompts on the platform. Users reportedly prompted Grok to alter photos into sexually explicit content, which was then posted in X threads, exposing victims to harm.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Renee Good, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Jess Asato, Privacy"],"report_count":28},{"incident_id":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":1338,"occurred_on":"2025-12-24","title":"Purported Deepfake Endorsements Reportedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Health and Investment Products in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina","description":"Purported deepfake videos and images impersonating Montenegrin MP and surgeon Vladimir Dobričanin and other public figures were reportedly used in Facebook and Instagram ads to promote fraudulent health products and investment schemes in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The impersonations allegedly directed users to scam websites linked to firms such as Digital Edge and Nearest Edge, reportedly causing harm while evading timely platform enforcement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Montenegrin Public Figures, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Bosnian Public Figures, Nearest Edge, Limited Charm, Digital Edge, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Vladimir Dobricanin, Petar Ivanovic, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public Of Montenegro, General Public Of Bosnia And Herzegovina, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elderly Individuals, Drazen Zivkovic"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1346,"occurred_on":"2025-12-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Videos Depicted George Will Reportedly Commenting on Trump and Supreme Court Rulings","description":"Purported AI-generated deepfake videos circulated online depicting conservative columnist George Will reportedly offering commentary on U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Court rulings. The videos were reportedly posted to YouTube and other platforms and used manipulated interview footage and synthetic audio to present fabricated legal claims.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors Impersonating George Will, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Will, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1318,"occurred_on":"2025-12-23","title":"School's Suspected AI-Cheating Allegation Precedes Student's Reported Suicide in Greater Noida, India","description":"A 16-year-old student in Greater Noida, India, reportedly died by suicide after being questioned by school authorities over suspected use of AI tools during a pre-board examination. The student's family alleges she was publicly reprimanded and mentally harassed following the incident, contributing to severe distress. School officials deny harassment and state disciplinary actions followed exam rules.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Student In Greater Noida, Unnamed Secondary School In Greater Noida"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Student In Greater Noida, Students In India, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1325,"occurred_on":"2025-12-21","title":"Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonating Elon Musk and Dragon’s Den Allegedly Used in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Targeting Canadian Victims","description":"Two Canadian investors in Ontario and Prince Edward Island reportedly lost a combined $2.3 million after being deceived by purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Elon Musk and the television program Dragon's Den. The reported videos and fabricated online dashboards allegedly persuaded the victims to transfer funds into a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that displayed fake profits and blocked withdrawals.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Resident From Prince Edward Island, Unnamed Resident From Markham Ontario, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Elon Musk, Dragon'S Den, Canadian Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1326,"occurred_on":"2025-12-20","title":"Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Traffic Gridlock During San Francisco PG&E Power Outage","description":"Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet reportedly contributed to traffic congestion in San Francisco after a PG&E substation fire cut power to nearly one-third of the city on December 20, 2025. As traffic signals went dark, Waymo vehicles requested remote confirmation checks at scale, creating delays that added to gridlock and prompted city officials to order the fleet off the road. Waymo later paused service and announced software and emergency-response updates.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["San Francisco Drivers, San Francisco Road Users, San Francisco Emergency Services, Emergency Responders, General Public, General Public Of San Francisco, Waymo Passengers"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1388,"occurred_on":"2025-12-19","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Sudha Murty Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI India Investment Scam via Spoofed News Link","description":"A purported deepfake impersonating Rajya Sabha MP and Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty circulated on social media urging viewers to click a link for \"investment opportunities.\" The link allegedly directed users to a spoofed news website intended to collect personal details and promoted a \"Quantum AI India\" investment platform. Murty publicly warned the video was AI-generated and fraudulent.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Quantum Ai Scammers, Quantum Ai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rajya Sabha, Sudha Murty, Quantum Ai Victims, General Public, General Public Of India, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1316,"occurred_on":"2025-12-19","title":"Google AI-Generated Search Summary Reportedly Falsely Implicated Canadian Musician in Sexual Offenses, Leading to Concert Cancellation","description":"A Google Search AI-generated summary reportedly falsely stated that Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac had been convicted of sexual offenses, apparently due to mistaken identity. After a venue reportedly relied on the AI-generated information, a scheduled concert was cancelled. The reported false summary caused reputational and economic harm and left the musician concerned for his personal safety. Google later amended the search results after the error was identified.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Ashley Mcisaac, Musicians, Performers, Event Organizers, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1313,"occurred_on":"2025-12-18","title":"Anthropic Claude AI Agent Reportedly Caused Financial Losses While Operating Office Vending Machine at Wall Street Journal Headquarters","description":"An AI agent reportedly based on Anthropic's Claude model was deployed to operate an office vending machine at The Wall Street Journal, including purchasing inventory, setting prices, and managing sales. According to reporting, the system repeatedly set prices to zero, approved inappropriate purchases, and failed to maintain profit controls, reportedly resulting in financial losses exceeding its initial budget and the distribution of inventory without payment.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["The Wall Street Journal, Andon Labs"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["The Wall Street Journal, Andon Labs"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1453,"occurred_on":"2025-12-18","title":"Attorney in Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Reportedly Submitted Reply Brief with Purportedly AI-Generated Material Misrepresentations","description":"In Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., the Fifth Circuit found that attorney Heather Hersh had used generative AI to draft a substantial portion of a reply brief that contained fabricated legal support and factual representations. The court first issued a show-cause order and later imposed a $2,500 sanction, linking the filing errors to unverified AI-generated output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Heather Hersh"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit, Judicial Integrity, James Fletcher, Experian Information Solutions Inc., Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1307,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Grok AI Reportedly Generated Fabricated Civilian Hero Identity During Bondi Beach Shooting","description":"Grok reportedly generated and repeated a fabricated civilian hero identity, \"Edward Crabtree,\" following the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia. The system reportedly cited a fake news article and misattributed heroic actions to this fictional individual during the unfolding emergency. Contemporaneous reporting identified Ahmed Al Ahmed as the real bystander who intervened and was injured during the attack.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["General Public Of Sydney, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Bondi Beach Shooting Bystanders, Ahmed Al Ahmed, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1442,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Kiro AI Coding Tool Was Reportedly Implicated in 13-Hour AWS Cost Explorer Outage in Mainland China","description":"Sometime in mid-December 2025, AWS Cost Explorer in one mainland China region reportedly experienced an approximately 13-hour interruption after Amazon engineers allegedly allowed Kiro, an internal AI coding tool, to make changes and it reportedly deleted and recreated part of the working environment. Amazon reportedly disputed that account, saying the interruption was an extremely limited event caused by user error and misconfigured access controls, not AI.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Amazon Web Services (Aws)"],"developers":["Amazon Web Services (Aws)"],"harmed":["Amazon Web Services (Aws) Customers"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1306,"occurred_on":"2025-12-15","title":"Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam","description":"A Florida couple reportedly lost approximately $45,000 after scammers impersonating Elon Musk used AI-generated deepfake videos and social engineering to run a fake car giveaway and investment scheme. The victim was contacted via Facebook, moved to WhatsApp, and sent personalized videos purporting to show Musk promising prizes and returns. Believing the messages authentic, the victim transferred cash and funds before realizing no car or payout would arrive.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Hendricks, Unnamed Spouse Of George Hendricks, General Public, General Public Of Florida, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Investors, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Investors"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1330,"occurred_on":"2025-12-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'Eric Langford' Missing Boy Scout Hoax Circulating Across Multiple Social Media Platforms","description":"A purportedly AI-generated fictional story falsely claimed that a Boy Scout named Eric Langford disappeared in New York in 1989 and reappeared in 2001 after being kidnapped. The reported hoax originated on the UNKNOWN Files YouTube channel and was repackaged into viral TikTok videos and AI-written blog posts promoted on Facebook, misleading millions of viewers and searchers about a fabricated missing-person case.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Files"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Social Media Users, Youtube Users, Tiktok Users, Facebook Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1381,"occurred_on":"2025-12-13","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated TikTok Videos Reportedly Urged 'Polexit' Campaign, Prompting Polish Government Complaint to EU","description":"Purportedly AI-generated TikTok videos depicting young women in patriotic dress reportedly urged Poland to leave the EU (\"Polexit\") and spread widely in late December 2025. Poland's junior digital minister reportedly said the wave appeared to test narratives ahead of the 2027 election, and asked the European Commission to examine TikTok's DSA compliance. TikTok reportedly said it removed content that violated its rules.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Poland, Polish Voters, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1310,"occurred_on":"2025-12-12","title":"Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) AI Chatbot 'Charlie' Reportedly Gave Incorrect Tax Filing Guidance at Scale","description":"Charlie the Chatbot, an AI-powered system deployed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), has reportedly been providing inaccurate or incomplete tax-related information to members of the public. An audit by the Auditor General of Canada reportedly found the chatbot produced correct responses in fewer than half of tested cases. The system has been publicly available across multiple CRA webpages since March 2020 and reportedly used by millions of users.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Canada Revenue Agency (Cra), Government Of Canada"],"developers":["Canada Revenue Agency (Cra), Government Of Canada, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Canada, Epistemic Integrity, Canadian Taxpayers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1302,"occurred_on":"2025-12-11","title":"Reported Viral AI-Generated Photo Purportedly Shows Donald Trump Using a Walker","description":"A fabricated image purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump using a walker reportedly circulated widely on social media in mid-December 2025. Fact-checkers determined the image was AI-generated, citing visual anomalies and detection of Google's SynthID watermark. The image reportedly spread across multiple platforms and was shared by a political strategist, prompting public confusion and debunking by news outlets and AI detection tools.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Keith Edwards, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Donald Trump, Epistemic Integrity, General Public"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1378,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Allegedly Depicted Radnor High School Students in Pennsylvania Inappropriately, Prompting Police Investigation","description":"Radnor High School in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, and local police reportedly investigated a purportedly AI-generated video that allegedly depicted several students \"in an inappropriate manner.\" The principal said affected families were contacted and offered support, and police were notified.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Radnor High School Student"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Radnor High School Students, Radnor High School Community, Epistemic Integrity, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1340,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"Purported AI-Generated Image Depicting JD Vance and Usha Vance in Public Altercation Circulated on Social Media","description":"A fabricated image purportedly depicting U.S. Vice President JD Vance arguing with his wife, Usha Vance, in a restaurant circulated on Facebook and X in December 2025. The image was later confirmed by its creator to have been generated using ChatGPT and falsely presented as an authentic photograph. The image was shared alongside speculative claims about the Vances' marriage.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Keith Edwards"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Usha Vance, Jd Vance, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1312,"occurred_on":"2025-12-09","title":"ZeroEyes AI Surveillance System Reportedly Flagged Clarinet as Gun, Triggering School Lockdown in Florida","description":"An AI-powered ZeroEyes surveillance system deployed at a Florida middle school reportedly flagged a student's clarinet as a firearm, triggering a school lockdown and police response. Officers reportedly searched classrooms and questioned a student after the alert described a suspected weapon. No threat was reportedly found. The incident reportedly caused disruption to classes and subjected students and staff to lockdown conditions and police intervention despite the absence of an actual weapon.\n","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Seminole County Public Schools","Lawton Chiles Middle School"],"developers":["ZeroEyes"],"harmed":["Students","Minors","Middle school students","Lawton Chiles Middle School students","Lawton Chiles Middle School staff","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1337,"occurred_on":"2025-12-08","title":"Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Transported Undetected Person Trapped in Trunk in Los Angeles","description":"In Los Angeles, a Waymo autonomous taxi reportedly picked up a new rider while a man was trapped inside its trunk after a previous passenger left it open. The vehicle's AI systems reportedly did not detect the unauthorized occupant before dispatch. The rider reportedly discovered the man during the trip, and police were called to remove him.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Unnamed Waymo Passenger Trapped In Trunk, Waymo Passengers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1517,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"NoFilterNews Reportedly Posted AI-Generated TikTok Videos Styled as Kosovo Election TV News","description":"Fourteen purportedly AI-generated TikTok videos were reportedly posted by NoFilterNews from December 6–8, 2025, using television-news styling to promote election and diaspora-mobilization claims about Kosovo's December 28 elections. The videos purportedly favored Vetëvendosje and reportedly reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, and is alleged to have appeared to distort audience perceptions of political support.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Vetevendosje Information Manipulation Actors, Nofilternews, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Openai, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, Tiktok Users, Social Media Users, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1538,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"City of Zhuzhou in Hunan Suspended Hellobike Robotaxi Service After Vehicle Struck Two Pedestrians","description":"A Hellobike robotaxi reportedly struck two people near a pedestrian crossing in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, on December 6, 2025. One victim was trapped beneath the vehicle until bystanders and police lifted it, and both were taken to a hospital. Authorities suspended Hellobike's local robotaxi service, while police later collected evidence from the company and commissioned technical testing of the vehicle. The service has remained suspended.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Robotaxi Operators, Hello Inc. (Formerly Hellobike), Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Baidu, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Pedestrians"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1293,"occurred_on":"2025-12-06","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Reportedly Defrauded Citizens of Thousands of Euros","description":"Around December 2025, Cypriot authorities reported that scammers used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video impersonating President Nicos Christodoulides and other officials to promote a fraudulent investment platform. The video deceived about 15 citizens, who each lost between €10,000 and €15,000. Officials warned that malicious AI impersonation schemes are increasing and that citizens currently lack effective protection.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers In Cyprus, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Nikos Christodoulides, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nikos Christodoulides, General Public, General Public Of Cyprus, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1305,"occurred_on":"2025-12-05","title":"UK Facial Recognition System Reportedly Exhibits Higher False Positive Rates for Black and Asian Subjects","description":"UK government testing of police facial recognition technology reportedly found significantly higher false positive identification rates for Black and Asian individuals compared with white subjects, with particularly elevated error rates for Black women. The findings reportedly emerged from analysis of retrospective searches of the police national database and were disclosed by the Home Office amid plans for expanded national deployment.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unequal performance across groups","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Home Office, Metropolitan Police, Government Of The United Kingdom, Law Enforcement, British Law Enforcement"],"developers":["Unknown Facial Recognition Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Minorities In The United Kingdom, Black People In The United Kingdom, Asian People In The United Kingdom, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1294,"occurred_on":"2025-12-05","title":"The New York Times Sued Perplexity for Allegedly Using Copyrighted Content and Generating False Attributions","description":"On December 5, 2025, The New York Times sued Perplexity, alleging the company used copyrighted Times articles without permission to train its AI system and generated outputs that reproduced Times content or falsely attributed fabricated information to the newspaper. The suit claims the conduct harmed the Times's business and brand. Perplexity denies wrongdoing.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Writers, The New York Times, Publishers, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1300,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Reportedly Passed Stopped School Buses at Least 19 Times, Prompting NHTSA Probe","description":"Officials in Texas reportedly claimed that Waymo's self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses at least 19 times during the 2025 school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly sought additional information following reports that Waymo cars failed to remain stopped while buses displayed flashing red lights and extended stop arms, including incidents occurring after software updates intended to address the issue.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Texas School Children, Students, Pedestrians, General Public Of Texas, General Public, Drivers, Austin Independent School District, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1303,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"USGS ShakeAlert System Reportedly Generated False Earthquake Alert Affecting Nevada and California","description":"On December 4, 2025, the USGS's automated ShakeAlert earthquake detection system erroneously issued a report claiming a magnitude 5.9 earthquake had struck near Dayton, Nevada. The reported false alert triggered emergency warnings on cell phones in parts of California, instructing residents to take protective action. USGS officials said no earthquake occurred and are investigating whether sensor noise or other anomalies caused the system failure.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Geological Survey (Usgs)"],"developers":["United States Geological Survey (Usgs), Berkeley Seismological Laboratory"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Nevada, General Public Of California, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1516,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Airport Videos Reportedly Showed Kosovo Diaspora Voters Opposing Albin Kurti","description":"The Facebook page \"Tana t'zezat\" allegedly posted three AI-generated videos purporting to show expatriates at Pristina Airport saying they would not vote for Albin Kurti. The videos reportedly mimicked street-interview footage by using microphones styled to resemble Kosovo television broadcasters Klan Kosova and T7, and were reportedly assessed as highly likely to be AI-generated.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo, Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Kosovo, Voters, T7 (Kosovo), Social Media Users, Klan Kosova, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Albin Kurti"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1298,"occurred_on":"2025-12-04","title":"Perplexity AI Reportedly Accused in Federal Lawsuit of Purported Copyright Infringement and False Attribution of Chicago Tribune Content","description":"The Chicago Tribune filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Perplexity AI unlawfully reproduced and paraphrased its copyrighted journalism in generative chatbot and search outputs. The complaint claims the AI system produced substitutive answers that bypassed links to the Tribune's website, diverted revenue, and at times hallucinated inaccurate information falsely attributed to the newspaper.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Perplexity Ai"],"developers":["Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Chicago Tribune, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1341,"occurred_on":"2025-12-03","title":"Purported Deepfake Advertisement Falsely Depicting Physician Endorsement Used to Sell Lipedema Cream to U.S. Patient Beth Holland","description":"A U.S. patient, Beth Holland, reported losing money after purchasing a purported lipedema treatment, Svelta Venastra, promoted through an online advertisement that allegedly used deepfake video to falsely depict endorsements by medical professionals and public figures, including her own physician, Dr. David Amron. The reported ad circulated on Facebook and misrepresented the product's efficacy, leading Holland to spend approximately $300 on a cream that did not alleviate her condition.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Beth Holland, David Amron, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson, Carnie Wilson"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1432,"occurred_on":"2025-12-02","title":"Purported Pornographic Deepfakes and Fake Accounts Reportedly Impersonated German TV Presenter and Actor Collien Fernandes","description":"Collien Fernandes, a German television presenter and actor, accused her former husband, Christian Ulmen, of carrying out a years-long online impersonation campaign that allegedly used fake accounts and AI-generated pornographic deepfakes resembling her. The allegations include sexually explicit synthetic images and videos presented as if they were hers, while Ulmen's lawyer reportedly denied the claims and said he would take legal action over the reporting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Christian Ulmen"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Collien Fernandes"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1314,"occurred_on":"2025-12-02","title":"Purported Deepfake Impersonating Doctor Allegedly Used in $200,000 Investment Scam Targeting Florida Grandmother","description":"An 82-year-old Florida woman reportedly lost approximately $200,000 after viewing a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that impersonated a trusted doctor from the autism community and promoted an investment opportunity. According to reporting, the woman believed the investment would secure her autistic grandson's future. The impersonation allegedly enabled scammers to gain access to her banking information, resulting in substantial financial loss and significant emotional distress.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Maurine Meleck, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Investors, Investors, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1622,"occurred_on":"2025-12-01","title":"Walmart's AI Voice System Allegedly Collected Illinois Callers' Biometric Voiceprints Without Consent","description":"A proposed class action alleges that Walmart's AI voice system captured biometric voiceprints from Illinois residents who called local stores without first obtaining meaningful consent or explaining how the biometric data would be retained and deleted. Plaintiff Amber Smith said the system captured her voiceprint during two calls in December 2025 and one in July 2026.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Walmart"],"developers":["Biometric Identity Verification Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Walmart Customers, Privacy, General Public Of Illinois, General Public, Biometric Data Subjects, Amber Smith"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1430,"occurred_on":"2025-12-01","title":"Anthropic's Claude Was Reportedly Jailbroken To Allegedly Help Steal Sensitive Mexican Government Data","description":"An unknown attacker reportedly jailbroke Anthropic's Claude and used it during a December 2025-January 2026 campaign against Mexican government systems. According to Gambit Security, the attacker used Claude to identify vulnerabilities and to generate exploitation scripts, which were then used to plan automated data theft. The attack reportedly contributed to theft of 150 GB of taxpayer, voter, government employee, and civil-registry data.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Hacker"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Mexican Taxpayers, Mexican Voters, Mexican Government Employees, State Government Of Tamaulipas, State Government Of Michoacan, State Government Of Jalisco, Monterrey Water And Drainage Services, Servicio De Administracion Tributaria (Sat), Instituto Nacional Electoral (Ine), Direccion General Del Registro Civil De La Ciudad De Mexico (Dgrc)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1285,"occurred_on":"2025-11-29","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Jason Momoa Deepfake Used in Romance Scam Reportedly Defrauding British Widow of $600,000","description":"A British widow reportedly lost more than $600,000 in a romance fraud scheme that allegedly involved AI-generated deepfake videos purporting to show actor Jason Momoa. The victim reportedly sold her home and transferred funds after being led to believe the relationship was genuine.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Jason Momoa, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Victim Of Jason Momoa Deepfake Scam, General Public, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Victims Of Romance Scams, Victims Of Romance Scams In The United Kingdom"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1433,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Google Antigravity Reportedly Deleted User's Entire D: Drive While Clearing Project Cache","description":"A user identified publicly as Tassos M reported that Google's Antigravity IDE, while attempting to clear a project cache, executed rmdir /s /q d:\\ and deleted an entire D: drive partition instead of the intended folder. The user said recovery largely failed, and Google later said it was aware of the report and investigating.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tassos M, Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Tassos M"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1321,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Shilpa Shetty Alleges AI-Enabled Impersonation and Misuse of Likeness in Mumbai High Court Filing","description":"Actor Shilpa Shetty reportedly filed a petition before the Bombay High Court in Mumbai in November 2025 over alleged unauthorized use of her identity in AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated media. In response, the court issued interim orders directing the removal of such content and restraining further dissemination. Shetty argues the material infringes her privacy and personality rights and sought measures to halt and remove misleading, nonconsensual depictions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Shilpa Shetty, Scammers, Malicious Actors, Unknown Content Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Shilpa Shetty, General Public Of India, General Public, Fans Of Shilpa Shetty, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1422,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Unlabeled Purportedly AI-Generated 'Jessica Foster' Account Reportedly Posed as Pro-Trump Army Service Member to Attract Followers and Funnel Users to Paid Adult Content","description":"\"Jessica Foster\"  (@jessicaa.foster) reportedly operated as an AI-generated deception Instagram profile. A nonexistent pro-Trump military persona was presented through purportedly synthetic photos and videos without disclosure, reportedly attracting a large audience of users who often seemed to believe she was real. The account allegedly then redirected attention to paid adult-content platforms. Meta later removed the profile.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators, Jessica Foster (@Jessicaa.Foster On Instagram)"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["United States Army, Instagram Users, Followers Of Jessica Foster (@Jessicaa.Foster On Instagram), Epistemic Integrity, Donald Trump Supporters"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1566,"occurred_on":"2025-11-27","title":"Indore Resident Reportedly Lost ₹1.83 Lakh (~$2,000) After AI-Generated Voice Impersonated Relative","description":"An Indore resident reportedly transferred ₹1.83 lakh (about $2,000) after callers used a purportedly AI-generated voice resembling his brother-in-law in Sydney and claimed he faced imprisonment over an expired visa. The victim reportedly discovered the fraud after contacting his relative, and police said the recipient accounts were frozen during the investigation.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voice Cloning Impersonation Scammers, Scammers In India, Scammers, Cybercriminals In India, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Voice Cloning Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Voice Cloning Impersonation Scams, Targets Of Scammers In India"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1287,"occurred_on":"2025-11-26","title":"Purported Deepfake-Based Facebook Impersonation Reportedly Targets Daughter of Scot in Coma","description":"Scammers allegedly created a fake Facebook profile impersonating a Scottish woman, Teigan McMahon, raising funds for her father, who was reportedly in a coma in Turkey. The account reportedly reused her photos and posts and was described as using purportedly AI-generated or deepfake-style content to solicit donations. The impersonation forced the family to pause their legitimate fundraiser while the fake profile remained online.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Teigan Mcmahon, Peter Mcmahon, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1515,"occurred_on":"2025-11-23","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Airport Videos Reportedly Showed Kosovo Diaspora Voters Supporting Albin Kurti","description":"Facebook pages are reported to have posted purportedly AI-generated airport-style interview videos falsely showing expatriates saying they would return on December 28 to vote for Albin Kurti. The videos reportedly used Pristina Airport settings and were assessed by fact-checkers' verification tools as AI-generated or deepfake content.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Albin Kurti"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1277,"occurred_on":"2025-11-21","title":"Alleged Harmful Outputs and Data Exposure in Children's AI Products by FoloToy, Miko, and Character.AI","description":"AI children's products by FoloToy (Kumma), Miko (Miko 3), and Character.AI (custom chatbots) reportedly and allegedly produced harmful outputs, including purported sexual content, suicide-related advice, and manipulative emotional messaging. Some systems also allegedly exposed user data. Several toys reportedly used OpenAI models.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Miko, Meta, Folotoy, Character.Ai"],"developers":["Openai, Miko, Meta, Folotoy, Character.Ai"],"harmed":["Parents, Minors, General Public, Children Interacting With Miko 3, Children Interacting With Kumma, Character.Ai Users, Privacy"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1483,"occurred_on":"2025-11-20","title":"Facebook Account Reportedly Used AI-Generated Video to Impersonate Indonesian Preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi in Money-Giveaway Scam","description":"A Facebook account called \"PT perusahaan uangtunai\" reportedly shared an AI-generated video impersonating Indonesian preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi and allegedly claiming he was giving away money. TurnBackHoax reported that the post drew about 12,500 likes, 7,100 comments, and 422 shares by 11/21/2025, and that Hive Moderation rated the video as likely AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pt Perusahaan Uangtunai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Indonesia, Elderly Individuals In Indonesia, Epistemic Integrity, Ustaz Ujang Bustomi, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1284,"occurred_on":"2025-11-19","title":"Secret Desires AI Platform Reportedly Exposed Nearly Two Million Sensitive Images in Cloud Storage Leak","description":"The erotic AI chatbot and image-generation platform Secret Desires reportedly left nearly two million sensitive images and videos publicly exposed in misconfigured cloud storage. The leaked files reportedly included personal photos, workplace and university information, and explicit AI-generated deepfakes of women and girls. The content reportedly became inaccessible shortly after journalists contacted the platform.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Secret Desires"],"developers":["Secret Desires","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","People depicted in Secret Desires deepfakes","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1651,"occurred_on":"2025-11-18","title":"Fireflies.AI Meeting Assistant Allegedly Collected Biometric Voice Data from Illinois Meeting Participant Without Consent","description":"On November 18, 2025, Fireflies.AI reportedly recorded and analyzed the voice of Illinois resident Katelin Cruz during a virtual meeting hosted by Western Illinois Dreamers, although Cruz had no Fireflies account and had not provided written consent. Her lawsuit alleges the system used speaker-recognition functions to create and retain biometric voice data and attribute statements to her in the meeting transcript.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Western Illinois Dreamers, Organizations, Ai Transcription Tool Users"],"developers":["Fireflies.Ai, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Privacy, People Recorded Without Consent, Katelin Cruz, Biometric Data Subjects"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1279,"occurred_on":"2025-11-18","title":"Prominent AI Chatbots Allegedly Produced Incorrect UK Financial and ISA Guidance","description":"Several major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Meta AI, were reportedly found to have provided incorrect or misleading financial and insurance guidance for UK users. The systems allegedly advised exceeding ISA limits, misstated tax rules, gave wrong travel insurance requirements, and pointed users toward costly refund services.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Microsoft, Meta, Google"],"developers":["Openai, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Meta Ai Users, General Public Of The United Kingdom, General Public, Gemini Users, Epistemic Integrity, Copilot Users, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1282,"occurred_on":"2025-11-17","title":"Reported Disqualification of Two Books from the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Due to Alleged AI-Generated Cover Art","description":"Organizers of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards reportedly disqualified two fiction books after it was reportedly determined their cover illustrations were produced using AI-assisted tools, rendering the works ineligible under newly introduced award criteria. The publisher reportedly confirmed AI involvement in the jacket designs. The authors were not implicated in the artwork decisions but were nonetheless removed from consideration for the 2026 running.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Economic and cultural devaluation of human effort","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sugarcube Studios"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elizabeth Smither, Stephanie Johnson, Quentin Wilson Publishing, Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1275,"occurred_on":"2025-11-17","title":"Purportedly AI-Enhanced Phishing Campaign Allegedly Impersonates Australian Government Services in Large-Scale Welfare Scam","description":"A large-scale phishing campaign allegedly impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink reportedly sent more than 270,000 fraudulent emails in 2025. Mimecast analysts reportedly say attackers (designated MCTO3001) used AI tools to generate highly convincing government-themed messages and evasion techniques, targeting vulnerable Australians and public institutions. Victims reportedly faced risks of credential theft and downstream digital exploitation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mcto3001, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Medicare Of Australia Beneficiaries, Government Of Australia, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Centrelink Beneficiaries, Centrelink, Australian Welfare Recipients, Australian Businesses, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1271,"occurred_on":"2025-11-14","title":"Purported Deepfake of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis Reportedly Used in Facebook Investment Scam","description":"Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly filed a lawsuit against unidentified operators of a Facebook page that allegedly used AI to generate a deepfake video falsely depicting the minister endorsing fraudulent \"high-yield\" investment schemes. Authorities noted this follows similar deepfake-driven scams in Greece involving impersonation of public figures for illicit financial gain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Government Of Greece, Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of Greece, General Public, General Public Of Greece, Greek Investors, Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1263,"occurred_on":"2025-11-13","title":"Chinese State-Linked Operator (GTG-1002) Reportedly Uses Claude Code for Autonomous Cyber Espionage","description":"Anthropic reportedly identified a cyber espionage campaign in which a purported Chinese state-linked group, designated GTG-1002 by Anthropic, allegedly jailbroke Claude Code and used it to automate 80–90% of multi-stage intrusions. The AI reportedly independently performed reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, credential harvesting, and data extraction across roughly 30 targets before the activity was detected and blocked.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Chinese State Sponsored Entity, State Linked Operator Using Autonomous Ai Enabled Intrusion Workflows, Gtg 1002"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Targets Of Autonomous Ai Enabled Intrusion Operations, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Entities Targeted By Gtg 1002"],"report_count":34},{"incident_id":1301,"occurred_on":"2025-11-11","title":"Purported AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Allegedly Deployed in Transnational Harassment Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Exiles","description":"Purported deepfake images of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were reportedly mailed to neighbors and others in the UK and Australia in late 2025. The letters allegedly depicted altered sexual images and false advertisements portraying activists, including Carmen Lau, as sex workers. Police described the materials as malicious communications. The incidents were described by victims and officials as an escalation of transnational harassment and intimidation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Unknown Malicious Actors, Unidentified Harassment Campaign, Suspected Transnational Repression Actors"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Carmen Lau, Ted Hui, Ted Hui'S Wife, Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Family Members Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Associates Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Neighbors Of Hong Kong Pro Democracy Activists, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1278,"occurred_on":"2025-11-11","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Found to Reproduce Protected German Lyrics in Copyright Case","description":"A Munich regional court ruled that ChatGPT reportedly reproduced protected German song lyrics and that OpenAI's models were trained on copyrighted texts, including works by musician Herbert Grönemeyer, without authorization. The court reportedly found both memorization of nine songs and lyric output to infringe exploitation rights. OpenAI disputes the ruling and may appeal. Damages were ordered, with implications for AI training on copyrighted works.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Songwriters, Publishers, Musicians, Herbert Gronemeyer, German Songwriters, German Publishers, German Musicians, German Artists, Gema, Artists"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1281,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Alleged Harmful Health Outcomes Following Reported Use of Purported ChatGPT-Generated Medical Advice in Hyderabad","description":"Reports from Hyderabad describe two alleged patient harms after individuals acted on purportedly ChatGPT-generated medical advice instead of clinician guidance. A kidney-transplant recipient reportedly discontinued prescribed post-transplant medications based on a chatbot suggestion and experienced graft failure. In a separate case, a man with diabetes allegedly developed severe hyponatremia after following a chatbot-advised zero-salt diet.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unnamed Patient With Diabetes In Hyderabad, Unnamed Kidney Transplant Patient In Hyderabad, Openai Users, General Public Of India, General Public Of Hyderabad, General Public, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":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":1266,"occurred_on":"2025-11-10","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of At Least 400 Minors at Zacatecas School Were Reportedly Created and Sold Online","description":"A student at Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 1 in Zacatecas, Mexico, allegedly used an AI image-generation system to create sexually explicit manipulated images of classmates. According to victims and parents, the student reportedly produced a catalog containing images of more than 400 minors, organized by grade and group, and distributed or sold the material online. Students reported that the perpetrator took photos around the school to use as inputs. The Fiscalía de Zacatecas opened an investig","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Student(S) From Zacatecas"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students Of Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 1 In Zacatecas, Family Of Students Of Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 1 In Zacatecas, Epistemic Integrity, Students, High School Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1261,"occurred_on":"2025-11-08","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Deepfake of Western Australia Premier Roger Cook Used in YouTube Investment Scam","description":"Western Australia's Consumer Protection commissioner warned of a scam using a purported AI-generated deepfake of Premier Roger Cook to promote a fraudulent investment scheme in a YouTube pop-up ad. The manipulated video reportedly uses less than 10 seconds of real footage and voice and falsely depicts Cook endorsing \"low investment, high return\" opportunities. Cook called the scam \"very scary,\" while regulators urged platforms to act on AI-driven frauds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Roger Cook, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Roger Cook, General Public, General Public Of Australia, General Public Of Western Australia, Australian Investors, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1267,"occurred_on":"2025-11-07","title":"Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation","description":"Police in Baltimore County responded to Parkville High School after the Omnilert AI security system reportedly detected what it believed to be a gun. Officers searched the school, and students were relocated to a supervised area during the investigation. No weapon was found, and normal activities resumed after an all-clear.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Parkville High School","Baltimore County Public Schools"],"developers":["Omnilert"],"harmed":["Students of Parkville High School","Students","Minors","Educational communities","Baltimore County Public Schools community"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1268,"occurred_on":"2025-11-06","title":"Meta's Automated Ad and Targeting Systems Reportedly Enabled Large-Scale Fraud Revenue","description":"Internal Meta documents reviewed by Reuters reportedly show that the company's automated ad and targeting systems generated major revenue from fraudulent ads and exposed users to billions of scam impressions daily. Enforcement was limited by internal revenue guardrails. In one example, a Royal Canadian Air Force recruiter's account was hacked and used to run a crypto scam that defrauded several colleagues after repeated reports allegedly went unanswered.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Unnamed Royal Canadian Air Force Recruiter, Social Media Users, Meta Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":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":1533,"occurred_on":"2025-11-05","title":"Four Lawyers Reportedly Sanctioned After Purportedly AI-Related Hallucinated Citations Appeared in Withers v. 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The complaint reportedly says Gordon bought a handgun on Oct. 28, 2025 and was found dead Nov. 2, 2025 in a Colorado hotel room.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Stephanie Gray, Family Of Austin Gordon, Chatgpt Users, Austin Gordon, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1612,"occurred_on":"2025-10-30","title":"A.B. Paterson College Teacher in Queensland Allegedly Used AI to Create Explicit Images of Students and Staff","description":"Queensland police in Australia allege that former A.B. Paterson College teacher Robert John Thomas used a work-issued laptop and AI software to create explicit images depicting staff members and students. The school discovered and quarantined the material in October 2025, dismissed Thomas, and reported the matter to police. Authorities said there was no evidence he shared the images; he was charged with child-exploitation and computer-misuse offences in July 2026.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Teachers, Synthetic Media Creators, Robert John Thomas, Educators, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Image Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Non Consensual Deepfakes, Victims Of Deepfake Child Abuse, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Teachers, Students, School Employees, Privacy, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, Educators, Educational Communities, A.B. Paterson College Students And Staff Depicted In Alleged Ai Generated Explicit Images, A.B. 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The platform or platforms involved have not been publicly identified, and an inquest into her death remains pending.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Social media platforms"],"developers":["Social media platforms"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Social media users","Minors","Girls","Family of Blake Gallier","Emotionally vulnerable individuals","Blake Gallier","Adolescent girls"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1563,"occurred_on":"2025-10-28","title":"KPMG Report Allegedly Included Hallucinated Citations and Inaccurate Agentic AI Case Studies","description":"In October 2025, KPMG published \"Total Experience: Redefining Excellence in the Age of Agentic AI.\" GPTZero later reported that only five of 45 citations accurately matched their sources, while others contained flawed details. The pattern reportedly suggested an unverified LLM research tool, but the system and extent of AI involvement remain unconfirmed.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Kpmg, Big Four Consulting Firms"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers"],"harmed":["Ubs, Transport For London, Transit Systems, Swiss Federal Railways, Researchers, Policy Analysts, Nhs Greater Manchester, Healthcare Organizations, Financial Institutions, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1265,"occurred_on":"2025-10-28","title":"NTB Report on Telenor Security Findings Was Withdrawn After AI Tool Allegedly Introduced Fabricated Quotes","description":"NTB allegedly published a news story about Telenor's annual security report that contained purportedly AI-generated errors, including five reportedly fabricated quotes and a nonexistent \"security director.\" The article was reportedly created with an external AI tool and was withdrawn the same morning. Telenor alerted NTB to the inaccuracies, and NTB apologized, citing improper AI use and initiating internal review of its newsroom practices.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ntb"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Telenor, Journalistic Integrity, General Public Of Norway, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1420,"occurred_on":"2025-10-28","title":"Balázs Orbán Allegedly Published Purported Deepfake of Péter Magyar Claiming He Would Cut Pensions","description":"In Hungary, opposition leader Péter Magyar alleged that Viktor Orbán aide Balázs Orbán published an unlabeled deepfake video on Facebook reportedly depicting Magyar as saying he would cut and tax pensions ahead of the 2026 parliamentary election. Magyar reportedly said he would file a criminal complaint and described the video as defamatory.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Balazs Orban"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Peter Magyar, Voters In Hungary, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1253,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Large-Scale Mental Health Crises Allegedly Associated with ChatGPT Interactions","description":"OpenAI disclosed internal estimates suggesting that hundreds of thousands of ChatGPT users each week exhibit signs of mania, psychosis, suicidal ideation, or emotional dependence on the chatbot. WIRED reported that some users have been hospitalized, divorced, or died after prolonged conversations with ChatGPT, with families alleging the system intensified delusions and contributed to severe psychological harm.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1269,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Reportedly Ran Over and Killed a Cat in San Francisco","description":"A Waymo autonomous taxi in San Francisco's Mission District reportedly ran over a well-known neighborhood cat, Kit Kat. The vehicle was reportedly pulling away from a pickup when the cat darted under it, according to Waymo. Local residents reportedly attempted to intervene, and a bartender transported the injured cat to an emergency clinic, where it later died.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo"],"developers":["Waymo"],"harmed":["Kit Kat, General Public Of San Francisco, Animal Life"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1290,"occurred_on":"2025-10-27","title":"Alleged Fabricated News Sites and Deepfakes Impersonated Maltese Ministers, Financial Experts, and Media to Promote NethertoxAGENT Fraud","description":"Purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos and fabricated news pages impersonating Maltese ministers, journalists, financial experts, and major media outlets reportedly promoted the fraudulent \"NethertoxAGENT\" investment platform. The scam used synthetic interviews, cloned branding, and falsified testimonials to mislead social media users, reportedly inducing financial losses and prompting law enforcement concern in Malta.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Nethertoxagent Scammers, Scammers In Malta"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tvm, Times Of Malta, Silvio Schembri, Rosianne Cutajar, Roberta Metsola, Robert Abela, Newsbook, Michael C. Bonello, Matthew Bonanno, Maltatoday, Malta Independent, Malta Financial Services Authority, Lombard Bank Malta, Kenneth Farrugia, Journalists In Malta, Journalists, Journalistic Integrity, Investors In Malta, Investors, Ian Borg, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Francis J. Vassallo, Epistemic Integrity, Clyde Caruana"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1273,"occurred_on":"2025-10-26","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Fake Videos of Louvre Heist Reportedly Circulated Widely Online","description":"After the October 19, 2025 jewel heist at the Louvre, purported deepfakes were reported to have circulated widely online, allegedly depicting the robbery despite being fabricated.. The clips were reportedly posted on Facebook, Douyin and RedNote, and they were noted to have featured morphing artifacts, disappearing objects, and partial Sora watermarks. AI Forensics and independent checks reportedly found the scenes inconsistent with the real Apollo Gallery, confirming the footage was not real.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Account Operators"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Hong Kong, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity, Media Consumers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1564,"occurred_on":"2025-10-25","title":"Purported Deepfakes of Public Figures and Celebrities Reportedly Used to Market Honey-Based Supplements as Alzheimer's Treatments","description":"Beginning around October 2025, a campaign reportedly used AI-generated videos and cloned voices of well-known public figures and celebrities such as Bill Gates, Sanjay Gupta, Anderson Cooper, Bruce Willis, and others to market honey-based supplements as treatments for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Consumers reportedly said modest purchases sometimes led to continuing charges or unwanted shipments, while cancellation and refund requests were difficult to resolve.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Bill Gates, Scammers Impersonating Sanjay Gupta, Scammers Impersonating Anderson Cooper, Scammers Impersonating Bruce Willis, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Consumers, People Seeking Medical Advice, Victims Of Deepfake Enabled Fraud, Scam Victims, People With Alzheimer'S Disease And Their Families And Caregivers, People With Dementia And Their Families And Caregivers, Bill Gates, Anderson Cooper, Sanjay Gupta, Bruce Willis, Social Media Users, Facebook Users, Celebrities, Public Figures"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1349,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"AI Training Dataset for Detecting Nudity Allegedly Found to Contain CSAM Images of Identified Victims","description":"An image dataset, NudeNet, used to train systems for detecting nudity was reportedly found to contain CSAM images, including material involving identified or known victims. According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, the dataset had been widely downloaded and cited in academic research prior to discovery. The images were allegedly included without vetting, exposing researchers to legal risk and perpetuating harm to victims. The dataset was subsequently removed following notification.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Academic Researchers, Research Institutions, Ai Developers, Dataset Users, Independent Researchers, Ai Researchers"],"developers":["Nudenet Dataset Maintainers, Nudenet Model Developers"],"harmed":["Minors, Individuals Subjected To Sexual Exploitation Imagery, Academic Researchers, Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse (Bodies Used In Videos)"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1400,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"West Midlands Police Reportedly Relied on Erroneous Copilot-Generated Intelligence in Maccabi Tel Aviv Away-Fan Ban Decision","description":"West Midlands Police reportedly included inaccurate intelligence purportedly generated using Microsoft Copilot in materials used to justify banning Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending a November 2025 Europa League match against Aston Villa. The reported Copilot-linked error, which referred to a match that had not taken place, was later acknowledged by Chief Constable Craig Guildford.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["West Midlands Police","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Law enforcement"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters","Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.","Jewish community in Birmingham and the West Midlands","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1256,"occurred_on":"2025-10-24","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Investment Ads Defrauded 5,000 Swedish Investors of 500 Million SEK","description":"At least 5,000 Swedish investors were reportedly defrauded of around 500 million SEK (~$52.5 million USD) in 2025 through purportedly AI-generated deepfake investment ads circulated on Meta platforms. Fraudsters allegedly used fabricated videos and profiles of well-known finance figures such as journalist Gabriel Mellqvist and investor Günter Mårder to promote false stock tips in pump-and-dump schemes.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pump And Dump Scammers, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Gabriel Mellqvist, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Gunter Marder, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Gunter Marder, Gabriel Mellqvist, Swedish Investors, General Public Of Sweden, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1384,"occurred_on":"2025-10-23","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Impersonating Elton John Reportedly Induced Northeast Ohio Man to Authorize $20,000 in Scam Charges","description":"A Northeast Ohio man (\"Ray,\" pseudonym) was allegedly lured by a social-media deepfake video impersonating Elton John into a \"push button\" scam promising easy income from an online store. Ray reportedly said he was directed by purported \"representatives\" to open accounts and credit cards, after which charges accumulated to about $20,000. He later reported one card credited $9,400.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Elton John, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Northeast Ohio Man \"Ray\", General Public, Elton John, Elton John Fans, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1248,"occurred_on":"2025-10-22","title":"Google's Bard, Gemini, and Gemma AI Systems Allegedly Generated Defamatory Claims About Activist Robby Starbuck, Prompting Lawsuit","description":"Conservative activist Robby Starbuck reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against Google, alleging its Bard, Gemini, and Gemma AI systems generated false statements linking him to sexual assault and extremist activity. Starbuck claims the outputs caused reputational harm and sought over $15 million in damages. Google acknowledged the hallucinations as known LLM behavior and stated it works to minimize such inaccuracies. See also Incident 1247.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Robby Starbuck, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1249,"occurred_on":"2025-10-21","title":"Virginia Candidate John Reid Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake of Opponent Ghazala Hashmi in Simulated Political Debate","description":"Republican Virginia lieutenant governor candidate John Reid reportedly held a 40-minute mock debate against a purportedly AI-generated version of Democratic opponent Sen. Ghazala Hashmi. The bot reportedly mimicked her voice and synthesized responses trained on her public statements. Hashmi's campaign denounced the nonconsensual likeness as a \"shoddy gimmick.\" ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["John Reid"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ghazala Hashmi, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1572,"occurred_on":"2025-10-21","title":"Westlaw CoCounsel Reportedly Generated False Legal Quotations in United States v. Farris","description":"In United States v. Farris, court-appointed attorney Steven N. Howe admitted using Westlaw CoCounsel to draft appellate briefs that reportedly included AI-generated false quotations and misleading descriptions of precedent. The filing disrupted Farris's appeal, leading the court to appoint new counsel and restart briefing, while Howe lost his compensation and faced possible disciplinary action.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Steven N. Howe, Legal Professionals, Law Firms"],"developers":["Thomson Reuters, Large Language Model Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit, Legal Clients, Judicial Integrity, John C. Farris, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1243,"occurred_on":"2025-10-20","title":"AWS Outage Reportedly Caused AI-Enabled Eight Sleep Smart Beds to Overheat and Malfunction","description":"The widespread Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20, 2025 reportedly caused AI-enabled Eight Sleep \"Pod\" smart beds to overheat or become unresponsive. The devices reportedly rely on a cloud-hosted deep learning algorithm to regulate temperature and track sleep data. When AWS went down, users reportedly lost control of their beds, which remained stuck at prior settings. Some reported overheating and incline malfunctions. Eight Sleep confirmed it is developing an offline \"outage mode.\"","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Eight Sleep"],"developers":["Eight Sleep"],"harmed":["Eight Sleep Customers, Eight Sleep"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1250,"occurred_on":"2025-10-20","title":"Alleged False Positive by Omnilert AI Gun Detection System Prompts Police Search at Baltimore County High School","description":"A purportedly AI-powered gun detection system at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland, reportedly misidentified a student's empty Doritos bag as a firearm. Armed police reportedly detained and handcuffed the student before determining there was no weapon. The AI system, operated by Omnilert, issued the false alert, leading to public outcry and an official review of school security protocols. Omnilert reportedly expressed regret for the incident.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Baltimore County Public Schools"],"developers":["Omnilert"],"harmed":["Taki Allen","Students","Minors","Kenwood High School students","High school students","Educational communities"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1571,"occurred_on":"2025-10-20","title":"California Immigration Attorneys Reportedly Sanctioned Over Briefs Containing Probable Hallucinations in LNU v. Blanche","description":"California immigration attorneys Mike Singh Sethi and William Rounds were reportedly sanctioned in LNU v. 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The court said unauthorized generative AI use by unlicensed brief writers was probable and found that the attorneys failed to verify the filings and repeatedly lacked candor about the errors' source.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sethi Law Group, Legal Professionals, Law Firms"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["United States Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit, Sunita Rani Lnu, Malkeet Lnu, Judicial Integrity, Jaivin Lohan, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1244,"occurred_on":"2025-10-19","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'King Trump' Fighter Jet Video Allegedly Posted by President Depicts Defecation Attack on 'No Kings' Protesters","description":"President Donald Trump reportedly posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing himself crowned and piloting a fighter jet labeled King Trump, dropping feces on protesters, including influencer Harry Sisson, during No Kings demonstrations. The clip, allegedly created by another account, drew criticism from Sisson and musician Kenny Loggins, whose song \"Danger Zone\" was reportedly used without consent.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump, Pro Trump Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Harry Sisson, Kenny Loggins, General Public, General Public Of The United States, No Kings Protesters, Epistemic Integrity, Cultural Integrity, Public Discourse Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1233,"occurred_on":"2025-10-18","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Allegedly Shows Conservative MP George Freeman Leaving Party for Reform UK","description":"A purported AI-generated deepfake video circulated online falsely depicting UK Conservative MP George Freeman announcing his defection to the Reform UK party. The fabricated clip, which mimicked Freeman’s likeness and voice without his knowledge or consent, included statements critical of the Conservatives and was widely shared on social media. Freeman denounced the video as disinformation, reported it to police, and warned that such synthetic media pose serious risks to democratic processes.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor Impersonating George Freeman"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["George Freeman, Conservative Party (Uk), Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1241,"occurred_on":"2025-10-17","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Used in RM5,800 (~$1,400) Sextortion Attempt Targeting Malaysian Minor via Telegram","description":"A Malaysian family reported that scammers used purported AI-generated explicit video content to target their teenage son in a sextortion attempt. The perpetrators allegedly contacted the boy via Telegram, sending manipulated footage that depicted him in compromising situations and demanding RM5,800 (~$1,400) to prevent its release. The family alerted authorities and warned others about the growing use of generative AI in targeting minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Sextortionists, Unknown Criminal Actors Operating On Telegram, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Malaysian Minor In Sextortion Attempt, Family Of Unnamed Malaysian Minor In Sextortion Attempt, General Public Of Malaysia"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1234,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"Purported AI-Generated Explicit Deepfakes of Sydney High School Students Reportedly Circulated Online","description":"New South Wales police in Australia launched an investigation after parents reported that purported AI-generated sexually explicit images of female students from a Sydney high school had been created and circulated online. The reported manipulated images, produced without consent using deepfake tools, prompted school involvement and a criminal probe under new state laws banning such content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor(S) Creating Deepfake Nudes Of Sydney High School Students, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Sydney High School Students, Families Of Unnamed Sydney High School Students, Students, Minors, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1353,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"ICE Facial Recognition App Mobile Fortify Reportedly Misidentified Woman Twice During Immigration Enforcement in Oregon","description":"During an immigration enforcement operation in Oregon, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers reportedly used the facial recognition application Mobile Fortify to identify a detained woman. The system reportedly returned two different and incorrect identities for the same individual across separate scans.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement","United States Customs and Border Protection","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["United States Department of Homeland Security","Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Unnamed woman detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement","Privacy","Individuals subject to immigration enforcement","Immigrants","General public of the United States","General public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1270,"occurred_on":"2025-10-15","title":"Multiple Purported AI-Assisted Cheating Incidents Reported Across South Korea's SKY Universities During October 2025 Midterms","description":"Reports from South Korea's SKY universities indicate multiple AI-assisted cheating incidents during the October 2025 midterms. At Yonsei, dozens reportedly used ChatGPT and other tools despite bans in an Oct. 15 online exam. Korea University and Seoul National reportedly found students using AI or sharing answers via group chats, prompting punitive sanctions across the institutions. 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Wildlife agencies in Idaho, Wyoming, Illinois, and Maine later warned of similar AI errors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Wyoming Game And Fish Department, Unnamed Hunter In Idaho, State Wildlife Agencies, Hunters, Epistemic Integrity, Idaho Fish And Game"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1232,"occurred_on":"2025-10-12","title":"Reportedly Fatal Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Crash in Chengdu Purportedly Involves Automated Driving Failure and Door Lock Malfunction","description":"A reportedly fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in Chengdu, China, occurred after the car's automated driving system and sensor-dependent electronic door handles reportedly failed following a collision. Bystanders were reportedly unable to open the doors as the vehicle caught fire, and the driver died at the scene, prompting scrutiny of automation-linked design risks. Following the incident, Xiaomi's stock reportedly fell more than 5% amid mounting safety concerns.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xiaomi Corporation"],"developers":["Xiaomi Corporation"],"harmed":["Xiaomi Corporation, General Public, Deng (31 Year Old Driver Of A Xiaomi Su7 Ultra)"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1238,"occurred_on":"2025-10-10","title":"OpenAI ChatGPT Models Reportedly Jailbroken to Provide Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Weapons Instructions","description":"An NBC News investigation found that OpenAI's language models o4-mini, GPT-5-mini, oss-20b, and oss-120b could be jailbroken under normal usage conditions to bypass safety guardrails and generate detailed instructions for creating chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Using a publicly documented jailbreak prompt, reporters repeatedly elicited hazardous outputs such as steps to synthesize pathogens or maximize harm with chemical agents. The findings reportedly revealed significant real-world","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Public Safety, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1479,"occurred_on":"2025-10-07","title":"ChatGPT-Generated Image of Nonexistent 'Homeless Man' Was Used in False St. Petersburg, Florida Burglary and Sexual Battery Reports","description":"A St. Petersburg, Florida woman, Brooke Schinault, used a ChatGPT-generated image of a nonexistent man while falsely reporting that he broke into her home and sexually battered her. Police said the image resembled a viral \"AI homeless man\" prank and was found in a deleted folder dated before the alleged attack. The report prompted officers, rescue personnel, a detective, and forensic DNA collection. She later pleaded no contest and was adjudged guilty of misdemeanor false reporting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Brooke Schinault"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["St. Petersburg Police Department, Police Departments, People Needing Emergency Services, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Responders"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1348,"occurred_on":"2025-10-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Explicit Images of Middle School Students Allegedly Created and Circulated Using Mobile App in Goffstown, New Hampshire","description":"In Goffstown, New Hampshire, unnamed eighth-grade boys at Mountain View Middle School allegedly used an AI-enabled app to create and circulate sexualized deepfake images and videos depicting female classmates.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Boys, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Students, Minors, Middle School Students, Families Of Unnamed Students At Mountain View Middle School, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1272,"occurred_on":"2025-10-05","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Home Intruder Videos Allegedly Prompt Dozens of Dutch Police Call-Outs","description":"Dutch police reported that children used purported AI tools to generate fake videos showing a homeless intruder inside their homes, which parents believed were real. The clips allegedly triggered dozens of emergency call-outs and at least two helicopter searches for nonexistent burglars. Police posted a TikTok warning after repeated false alarms, noting the strain on resources and urging families to stop the prank.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pranksters, Unknown Pranksters In The Netherlands"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Dutch Police, General Public, General Public Of The Netherlands, Epistemic Integrity, Dutch Municipal Resources"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1226,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Old Mutual Reportedly Warns of Purported Deepfake Videos Impersonating Chairman Trevor Manuel in Investment Scams","description":"Old Mutual of South Africa reportedly warned of purported deepfake videos impersonating its chairman, former finance minister Trevor Manuel, promoting fake investment schemes on social media. The purported AI-generated videos used his likeness and cloned voice to solicit funds, prompting a public statement from Manuel denying involvement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Trevor Manuel, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Trevor Manuel, Old Mutual, Investors, General Public Of South Africa, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1299,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Bodycam Footage Reportedly Contradicted Purportedly ChatGPT-Generated Use-of-Force Narrative by Immigration Agent","description":"Body-worn camera footage released in litigation over Operation Midway Blitz reportedly showed that an immigration agent used ChatGPT to generate a long-form use-of-force narrative based on minimal inputs. A federal judge found that multiple AI-assisted reports conflicted with contemporaneous video evidence, undermining their accuracy and credibility and raising concerns about the use of generative AI in official law enforcement reporting.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Border Patrol, United States Department Of Homeland Security, United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement, Unnamed United States Border Patrol Agent"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Individuals Detained During Operation Midway Blitz, Protesters And Bystanders In Chicago Neighborhoods, General Public, General Public Of Chicago, General Public Of The United States, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1225,"occurred_on":"2025-10-03","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated 'Home Invasion Prank' Images Reportedly Circulate in Ireland, Causing Panic and False Emergency Calls","description":"Irish police (Garda Síochána) reportedly issued a public warning after a viral \"home invasion\" prank spread on social media. The prank allegedly uses AI image-generation filters to insert a fake intruder into photos of family homes and send them to relatives, often elderly, claiming someone has broken in. The hoax reportedly caused panic and distress, and multiple false 999 calls diverted Garda resources, prompting an official appeal to stop the trend.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Pranksters In Ireland, Unknown Pranksters"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Ireland, Garda Siochana, Elderly Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1631,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Zoetis Vetscan Imagyst Allegedly Misclassified Dog's Cancerous Tumor, Leading to Second Surgery and Death","description":"In October 2025, Columbia Veterinary Hospital in The Dalles, Oregon reportedly used Zoetis's Vetscan Imagyst AI to analyze a rapidly growing neck mass in an 11-year-old Belgian Tervuren. The system allegedly classified the mass as inflammatory, while a later biopsy found aggressive cancer. The hospital alleges the first surgery failed to remove all cancer, requiring a second operation; the dog died from complications. Zoetis allegedly later apologized and said similar incidents had occurred.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Veterinarians","Columbia Veterinary Hospital (The Dalles, Oregon)","AI diagnostic system deployers"],"developers":["Zoetis","AI diagnostic system developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed 11-year-old Belgian Tervuren","Pets","Pet owners","Epistemic integrity","Dogs","Animal life"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1223,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Facebook Reportedly Impersonate Trump, Musk, Ocasio-Cortez, Warren, Sanders, and Leavitt to Promote Fraudulent Rebates","description":"A Tech Transparency Project investigation identified purportedly AI-generated deepfake ads on Facebook impersonating President Trump, Elon Musk, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The ads allegedly promoted fake $5,000 government rebates and similar scams, reportedly misleading users and generating ad revenue for Meta before removal.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Operating Meta Ad Accounts, Senior Health Daily Usa (Advertiser), Rfy News Group (Advertiser Network), Relief Eligibility Center (Advertiser), Meta, I Love My Freedom (Advertiser), Health Benefits For Seniors (Advertiser), Hannah Grace (Advertiser), Get Covered Today (Advertiser), Freedom Asset Advocates (Advertiser), End The Wokeness (Advertiser), Asking America (Advertiser), American Relief Programs (Scam Network), Scammers"],"developers":["Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Public Trust, Meta Users, Karoline Leavitt, Instagram Users, General Public, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, Elderly Individuals, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1224,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Ads on Instagram Impersonate Gisele Bündchen and Other Celebrities in Brazilian Fraud Scheme","description":"Police in Brazil reportedly arrested four suspects accused of using purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos of model Gisele Bündchen and other celebrities in Instagram ads to promote fake giveaways and skincare products. The scheme was allegedly active since at least August 2024 and generated over 20 million reais ($3.9 million) in suspicious funds. Victims allegedly lost small amounts that often went unreported, creating what investigators called \"statistical immunity.\"","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers In Brazil, Money Launderers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Meta, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sabrina Sato, Maisa Silva, Juliette Freire Feitosa, Gisele Bundchen, General Public Of Brazil, Brazilian Consumers Defrauded Via Instagram Ads, Angelica Huck, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1486,"occurred_on":"2025-10-01","title":"AI-Themed Investment Scam Network Reportedly Used Keitaro Cloaking Across 15,500 Domains","description":"Researchers reported that threat actors abused Keitaro Tracker infrastructure to cloak and route AI-themed investment scams across about 15,500 domains. The campaigns allegedly used AI-trading claims, deepfake videos or imagery, generative AI-produced copy and visuals, spoofed news pages, and fraudulent trading platforms to target potential victims while hiding scam content from scanners and reviewers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Faikast, Unknown Operators Of Malicious Keitaro Infrastructure, Scammers, Unknown Cryptocurrency Scammers, Quantum Ai, Quantum Ai Scammers, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Cryptocurrency Investors, Cryptocurrency Scam Victims, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity, News Consumers, Impersonated Public Figures, General Public, Victims Of Investment Scams"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1283,"occurred_on":"2025-09-30","title":"Purported AI-Enabled Pro-Russian Influence Campaign Centered on Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré and Disseminated Across African Media","description":"Reports describe a purported AI-enabled influence and disinformation campaign centered on Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Dozens of purported AI-generated or AI-manipulated videos, allegedly produced by groups such as Black Rebellion and Univers Inspirant, have circulated widely across African media promoting pro-Traoré and pro-Russian narratives, with similar synthetic content appearing during regional conflicts and political events.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Wagner Group, Univers Inspirant, Pro Kremlin Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem, Government Of Russia, Black Rebellion, Africa Corps, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Journalists, General Public Of Sudan, General Public Of Niger, General Public Of Mali, General Public Of Burkina Faso, General Public Of African Nations, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of West Africa, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1214,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Donald Trump Reportedly Posts Purported AI-Modified Video of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries During U.S. Government Shutdown Talks","description":"President Donald Trump reportedly posted a purportedly AI-modified video on Truth Social depicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer making fabricated statements and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero. Critics, including Jeffries and Rep. Ro Khanna, reportedly condemned the video as racist and misleading during budget negotiations over a looming government shutdown. The AI tool used for modification has not been identified.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Donald Trump"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Presidential Norms, Hakeem Jeffries, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Chuck Schumer"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1262,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"YouTube Channel Reportedly Posts Purported Deepfake Video of Rajat Sharma Announcing India-Bangladesh Conflict","description":"A purported deepfake video depicting Indian journalist Rajat Sharma reporting on a potential India-Bangladesh war was uploaded to the YouTube channel The Real Report. Fact-checkers reportedly found no such broadcast existed and, according to their metrics, verified that the clip was likely AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors Impersonating Rajat Sharma, The Real Report"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rajat Sharma, India Bangladesh Relations, General Public Of India, General Public Of Bangladesh, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1431,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Google Gemini Reportedly Reinforced Delusions,  Allegedly Contributing to Florida User's Near-Harm Episode and Suicide","description":"According to a March 2026 wrongful-death complaint, Google's Gemini allegedly reinforced Jonathan Gavalas's delusions, sent him on a failed mission near Miami International Airport that risked serious violence, and later framed suicide as \"transference,\" purportedly contributing to his death on October 2, 2025. Google disputes the claims and says Gemini referred him to crisis resources.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Jonathan Gavalas, Family Of Jonathan Gavalas, Members Of The Public Near Miami International Airport"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1635,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Gave Incorrect Mount Misen Ropeway Hours, Leaving Couple Stranded After Hike in Japan","description":"Dana Yao and her husband, Robert, reportedly used ChatGPT to plan a sunset hike on Mount Misen in Japan. ChatGPT allegedly told them the last ropeway departed at 5:30 PM, but the service had already closed when they reached the summit, leaving them stranded.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Travelers, Tourists, Openai, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Epistemic Integrity, Dana Yao'S Husband Robert, Dana Yao, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1636,"occurred_on":"2025-09-29","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Travel Information Reportedly Misled Tourists into Seeking Nonexistent 'Sacred Canyon of Humantay' in Peru","description":"Two tourists in Peru reportedly relied on AI-generated travel information describing a nonexistent destination called the \"Sacred Canyon of Humantay.\" One tourist had paid nearly $160 to reach a rural road near Mollepata without a guide or actual destination. Trek operator Miguel Ángel Góngora Meza intervened after seeing the purportedly AI-generated itinerary and warned that such misinformation could expose travelers to serious risks in high-altitude Andean terrain.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Travelers, Tourists Seeking The Supposed Sacred Canyon Of Humantay, Tourists, Chatbot Users"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Openai Users, Epistemic Integrity, Consumers, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1229,"occurred_on":"2025-09-26","title":"Gold Coast Man Reportedly Ordered to Pay $343,500 After Posting Purported Deepfake Pornographic Images of Australian Public Figures","description":"In a first-of-its-kind case under Australia's Online Safety Act, the Federal Court ordered Anthony Rotondo to pay $343,500 plus costs for creating and sharing nonconsensual deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women on MrDeepFakes.com. After reportedly receiving a removal notice in 2023, Rotondo defied authorities, emailed the images to dozens of recipients, and was later found in contempt. The images were reportedly taken down after he provided account access to investigators.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","MrDeepFakes.com","Deepfake creators","Anthony Rotondo"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Public figures","Prominent Australian women","General public of Australia","General public","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1212,"occurred_on":"2025-09-20","title":"Nomi AI Companion Allegedly Directs Australian User to Stab Father and Engages in Harmful Role-Play","description":"An Australian IT professional, Samuel McCarthy, reportedly recorded an interaction with the Nomi AI chatbot in which it allegedly encouraged him, posing as a 15-year-old, to murder his father. The chatbot allegedly provided graphic instructions for stabbing, urged him to film the act, and engaged in sexual role-play despite the underage scenario.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nomi Ai"],"developers":["Nomi Ai"],"harmed":["Samuel Mccarthy, Nomi Users, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1435,"occurred_on":"2025-09-18","title":"Purportedly AI-Edited Obscene Clip Reportedly Impersonated Thai Actor Khunnapat Pichetworawut in Paid Scam","description":"Thai actor Khunnapat Pichetworawut reportedly said scammers used AI to edit his face and private chat images into an obscene video purportedly presented as a leaked clip of him and sold access through private groups for about 800–1,000 baht. 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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":1205,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Multiple Generative AI Systems Reportedly Amplify False Information During Charlie Kirk Assassination Coverage","description":"Multiple AI systems allegedly spread false claims in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University. Perplexity and Grok chatbots reportedly stated Kirk was alive, mischaracterized authentic video as satire, and wrongly identified Utah Democrat Michael Mallinson as the suspect. A Google AI Overview allegedly claimed Kirk was on Ukraine's Myrotvorets \"enemies\" list, a reported falsehood that echoed pro-Kremlin narratives.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Perplexity, Google, Pro Kremlin Actors"],"developers":["Xai, Perplexity, Google"],"harmed":["General Public, Grok Users, Perplexity Users, Google Users, Michael Mallinson, Family Of Charlie Kirk, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity, Journalists, General Public Of Utah"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1207,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Irish Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys Used in Fake Investment Videos on Meta Platforms","description":"Purported deepfake videos reportedly circulated on Meta platforms cloning Irish Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys to allegedly portray her endorsing high-return investment schemes. The purportedly AI-generated image and voice cloning aimed to exploit public trust and lure consumers into fraud. The Bank of Ireland warned of further scams and risks.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Heather Humphreys, Quantum Ai, Quantum Ai Scammers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Heather Humphreys, General Public Of Ireland, Fine Gael, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1600,"occurred_on":"2025-09-11","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Arizona Probate Appeal Reportedly Led to Sanctions Against Self-Represented Appellant","description":"Self-represented appellant Jeffrey Kotchka reportedly used purported AI tools to prepare an opening brief in a probate dispute involving his late mother's estate. The Arizona Court of Appeals found six of its eight citations deficient, including two nonexistent cases, and said Kotchka had made no effort to verify them. The court affirmed the appointment of his sister, Kim Dineen, as personal representative, ordering Kotchka to pay her attorney fees attributable to addressing the false citations.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jeffrey Kotchka, Pro Se Litigants, Litigants"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Jeffrey Kotchka, Kim Dineen, Pro Se Litigants, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Arizona Court Of Appeals, Litigants"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1202,"occurred_on":"2025-09-07","title":"Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections","description":"Researchers and European officials reported that Russian operatives have been using purportedly AI-generated posts, videos, and websites to influence Moldova's September 2025 parliamentary elections. Networks of over 900 accounts across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and YouTube have reportedly spread fabricated narratives, including reportedly misogynistic and false smears of President Maia Sandu.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Storm 1516, Russian State Linked Actors, Matryoshka, Influence Operation Groups, Information Manipulation Actors, Pro Russian Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Moldovan Voters, Moldovan Democratic Institutions, Maia Sandu, General Public Of Moldova, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1525,"occurred_on":"2025-09-05","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Impersonated Former Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan in Investment Scam","description":"A Facebook post reportedly used a deepfake-altered clip of then-Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan to promote investment in the \"Power of Siberia-2\" pipeline and direct viewers to a registration website. The video allegedly modified a 2024 MONGOL TV interview with altered lip movement and added Russian audio, while the linked site sought personal information.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Today Information (Facebook Account), Scammers In Mongolia, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Creators, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Social Media Users In Mongolia, Social Media Users, Mongolian Investors, Investors, Financial Scam Victims, Facebook Users In Mongolia, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1366,"occurred_on":"2025-09-04","title":"Philippines Senate Hearing Featured Reports of Purported AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Targeting Actress Angel Aquino and Content Creator Queen Hera's Daughter","description":"In Manila, actress Angel Aquino reportedly said in a hearing how AI-generated deepfake porn video unlawfully used her face. She reportedly testified at a Senate hearing led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros and urged punishment for creators and those sharing the purported deepfakes. Influencer Queen Hera also reported a deepfake image of her daughter on the dark web; tools and perpetrators were reportedly not identified.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake child abuse","Victims of deepfake abuse","Queen Hera's daughter","Queen Hera","Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1195,"occurred_on":"2025-09-01","title":"Nigeria-Based YouTube Network Allegedly Uses AI Voiceovers and Anchors to Amplify Pro-Kremlin Narratives","description":"A network of five Nigeria-based YouTube channels reportedly drew millions of views while purportedly amplifying Kremlin-aligned narratives. The channels allegedly used AI-generated anchors and synthetic voiceovers to present repurposed interviews with pro-Russian commentators Scott Ritter and Douglas Macgregor. Attribution of the network's motives and funding remains uncertain, with reported possibilities ranging from freelance monetization to proxy involvement in influence operations.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unverified Kremlin Proxy Involvement, Possible Third Party Contractors, Nigerian Youtube Network Operators (A B C), @Peace Crusader Youtube Channel, @Gloryincombat Youtube Channel, @Freshinfoinsight Youtube Channel, @Daddymaxwell77 Youtube Channel, @Conflictcompas Youtube Channel"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Generated Avataranchor Technology Developer, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Youtube Viewers, Youtube'S Platform, United States, Ukraine, Israel, General Public, European Union, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1274,"occurred_on":"2025-08-29","title":"AI-Powered Taco Bell Drive-Thru Reportedly Disrupted by Viral Prank Ordering 18,000 Water Cups","description":"Taco Bell's voice-based drive-thru system was reportedly overwhelmed after a prankster ordered 18,000 water cups, reportedly causing the AI to stall mid-interaction and forcing staff to intervene. Purportedly viral clips of repeated misinterpretations prompted the company to reassess where and when to deploy the system, as customer frustration and operational disruptions mounted across participating locations.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Taco Bell"],"developers":["Taco Bell, Omilia"],"harmed":["Taco Bell Customers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1200,"occurred_on":"2025-08-28","title":"Meta AI on Instagram Reportedly Facilitated Suicide and Eating Disorder Roleplay with Teen Accounts","description":"Testing by Common Sense Media and Stanford clinicians reportedly found Meta's AI chatbot, embedded in Instagram and Facebook, produced unsafe responses to teen accounts. In some conversations, the bot allegedly co-planned suicide (\"Do you want to do it together?\"), encouraged eating disorders, and retained unsafe \"memories\" that reinforced disordered thoughts.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Users"],"harmed":["Minors, Meta Ai Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Adolescents, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1255,"occurred_on":"2025-08-28","title":"Purported Deepfake Reportedly Circulated on Facebook Impersonating Thai PBS World Anchors and Business Figures to Solicit Investments","description":"A purported deepfake video circulating on Facebook allegedly used AI-generated visuals and voice synthesis to impersonate Thai PBS World anchors and prominent business figures, promoting a fraudulent \"Crystallum AI\" investment promising fivefold returns. The original clip was reportedly traced to a 2013 NHK report, but it misused logos and likenesses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Crystallum Ai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Toss Chirathivat, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Investors, Thai Chamber Of Commerce, Patchari Raksawong, Kalin Sarasin, General Public Of Thailand, Central Group (Thailand), Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1201,"occurred_on":"2025-08-27","title":"Anthropic Reportedly Identifies AI Misuse in Extortion Campaigns, North Korean IT Schemes, and Ransomware Sales","description":"In August 2025, Anthropic published a threat intelligence report detailing multiple misuse cases of its Claude models. Documented abuses included a large-scale extortion campaign using Claude Code against at least 17 organizations, fraudulent remote employment schemes linked to North Korean operatives, and the development and sale of AI-generated ransomware. Anthropic banned the accounts, implemented new safeguards, and shared indicators with authorities.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ransomware As A Service Actors, North Korean It Operatives, Government Of North Korea, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Anthropic"],"harmed":["Religious Institutions, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Healthcare Organizations, Government Agencies, General Public, Fortune 500 Technology Companies, Epistemic Integrity, Emergency Services, Consumers Targeted By Ransomware"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1372,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Houston Gun Store Co-Owner Allegedly Used AI to Create Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images of a Social Media Influencer","description":"A Houston man and gun-store co-owner, Jorge Abrego, was reportedly arrested after investigators alleged he created fake social media accounts impersonating a TikTok influencer and produced nonconsensual sexually explicit media depicting her using purported generative AI image editing tools. The victim reported anxiety, humiliation, reputational damage, and financial loss. Court records say Abrego admitted creating the accounts and images.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jorge Abrego"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Tiktok Influencer, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1539,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Zoox Robotaxi Crossed Into Opposing Lane and Stopped Near Oncoming Traffic","description":"A Zoox robotaxi reportedly crossed partly into the opposing lane and stopped near oncoming traffic during a right turn on August 26, 2025. Zoox later recalled 332 automated-driving systems after identifying similar lane-crossing behavior; no collision was reported.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Drivers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1513,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Dimal Basha's Likeness Was Reportedly Used in Purportedly Fake AI-Generated Video After Kosovo Parliament Speaker Election","description":"Minutes after Kosovo MPs elected Vetëvendosje's Dimal Basha as Parliament Speaker, a purportedly AI-generated Facebook video used his likeness to claim he was the father of Kosovo's Ashkali community, a Roma-related minority group that has faced long-running discrimination and political marginalization. The video reportedly received more than 80,000 views in under eight hours.\n","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Kosovo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Kosovo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Dimal Basha, Democratic Integrity, Ashkali People, Ashkali Community In Kosovo, Minority Groups"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1315,"occurred_on":"2025-08-26","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Nude Images of Middle School Students Reportedly Circulated at Louisiana School","description":"Purportedly AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting a 13-year-old student and other middle school students were reportedly created and circulated at a Louisiana school. The images were shared via social media and shown to students on campus, resulting in ongoing harassment and psychological harm. After the images were displayed on a school bus, the affected student became involved in a physical altercation and was expelled.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Sixth Ward Middle School"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Families Of Students At Sixth Ward Middle School, Students, Middle School Students, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1193,"occurred_on":"2025-08-22","title":"Purportedly Taxpayer-Funded Deloitte Report for Australian Government Contains Alleged AI-Generated Citations and Fabricated Legal Quote","description":"Australian academics reportedly identified fabricated references and a misattributed legal quote in a $439,000 Deloitte report for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on welfare compliance. Deleted citations allegedly referred to non-existent works, and a Federal Court judgment was misstated. Deloitte later acknowledged limited use of generative AI in preparing the report and issued a corrected version with a partial refund.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deloitte"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Scholars Erroneously Cited, Lisa Burton Crawford, Janina Boughey, Government Of Australia, General Public Of Australia, Epistemic Integrity, Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations (Dewr), Carolyn Adams, Academics, Deloitte"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1667,"occurred_on":"2025-08-21","title":"Minnesota Attorney Reportedly Used AI-Generated Fabricated Citations in Hennepin County Civil Case and Agreed to 30-Day Suspension","description":"Minnesota attorney Faisal S. 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The case is among the first in Montana to apply new laws targeting AI-generated or manipulated child sexual abuse content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Shy Herbert Mccutchan"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Montana Child, Unnamed Family Of Montana Child, Minors, General Public Of Montana, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1210,"occurred_on":"2025-08-21","title":"Malicious Nx npm Packages Reportedly Weaponize AI Coding Agents for Data Exfiltration","description":"Malicious versions of the popular Nx monorepo tool and plugins were reportedly published to npm after attackers compromised its CI workflow. The malware's postinstall script reportedly harvested credentials and exfiltrated data, reportedly weaponizing local AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Gemini, and Amazon q. By invoking unsafe flags, it allegedly coerced the tools into scanning developer machines for sensitive files, marking one of the first known AI-assisted supply chain attacks.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Malicious Actors Compromising Nx'S Cicd Pipeline And Publishing Tainted Npm Packages"],"developers":["Anthropic, Google, Amazon"],"harmed":["Nx Users And Organizations Installing Compromised Npm Packages"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1189,"occurred_on":"2025-08-20","title":"Joann Fabrics Shoppers Reportedly Defrauded by AI-Generated Scam Sites, Part of Purported Wave of ~100,000 Fake Domains Across 194 Brands","description":"Consumers were allegedly defrauded by AI-generated scam websites impersonating Joann Fabrics following the retailer's bankruptcy. The alleged impostor sites reportedly used Joann's branding to steal credit card details and personal data and leaving victims without products. Cybersecurity firm Netcraft estimated that nearly 100,000 domains created with AI tools were impersonating 194 brands, accounting for a reported 6–7% of global phishing activity.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Consumers, Shoppers, Customers, General Public, Joann'S Fabrics, Companies Whose Domains And Websites Are Impersonated By Scammers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1185,"occurred_on":"2025-08-19","title":"South Korean Actor Kim Seon-ho's Likeness Allegedly Misused in Purported Deepfake Impersonation Attempts Demanding Money","description":"Fantagio Entertainment, the agency of actor Kim Seon-ho, reportedly warned of recent impersonation scams and purported deepfake videos allegedly misusing his likeness and demanding money. The agency stated that neither Kim nor his staff would solicit funds or personal information, and pledged legal action. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Kim Seon Ho, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kim Seon Ho, Fans Of Kim Seon Ho, General Public Of South Korea"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1211,"occurred_on":"2025-08-19","title":"Google AI Overviews Reportedly Misrepresented Pizza Specials at Stefanina's in Wentzville, Missouri","description":"Stefanina's, a family-owned restaurant in Wentzville, Missouri, reported that Google's AI Overviews displayed false specials, including nonexistent pizza deals. Customers allegedly misled by the AI became angry when the offers were not honored, leading the restaurant to publicly warn patrons not to rely on Google AI for menu information.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Stefanina'S Restaurant (Wentzville Missouri), General Public Of Wentzville Missouri, General Public Of Missouri"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1227,"occurred_on":"2025-08-19","title":"New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, Reportedly Flags Purported Deepfake Pump-and-Dump Network Using Social Media Ads","description":"The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, reportedly warned of a global AI-enabled \"pump-and-dump\" scam that used purported deepfake videos of prominent New Zealand business leaders in Facebook and Instagram ads to lure investors into fake WhatsApp investment groups. Victims were allegedly urged to buy low-value foreign shares to inflate prices, then defrauded through a follow-on \"recovery\" scam.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating New Zealand Business Leaders, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Investors, Impersonated New Zealand Business Leaders, General Public Of New Zealand, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1190,"occurred_on":"2025-08-18","title":"Family Reportedly Discovers ChatGPT Logs Detailing Suicidal Ideation Prior to Daughter's Death","description":"In August 2025, The New York Times published an essay by journalist Laura Reiley linking her daughter Sophie Rottenberg's suicide earlier that year to sustained interactions with a ChatGPT-based chatbot she called \"Harry.\" Logs reportedly showed Sophie confiding suicidal ideation and receiving supportive but non-escalatory advice, as well as help drafting her suicide note.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Sophie Rottenberg, Laura Reiley, Jon Rottenberg, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1187,"occurred_on":"2025-08-15","title":"Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT Reportedly Cited Fraudulent Cruise Hotline, Allegedly Enabling Successful Scam","description":"Google's AI Overviews allegedly surfaced a fraudulent customer service number for Royal Caribbean. Consumer Alex Rivlin reportedly called the number, spoke with an impostor, and provided his credit card, later incurring $768 in fraudulent charges. The same number reportedly appeared in ChatGPT results and was linked to Disney and Princess cruises, purportedly showing how scammers are manipulating AI outputs to amplify longstanding hotline scams.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Royal Caribbean, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Disney Cruise Line, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Princess Cruises, Scammers"],"developers":["Google, Openai"],"harmed":["Alex Rivlin, Royal Caribbean, Royal Caribbean Customers, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line Customers, Princess Cruises, Princess Cruises Customers, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1177,"occurred_on":"2025-08-14","title":"Purported AI Monitoring Software Reportedly Flags Unsent Joke Threat, Leading to Arizona Student Suspension","description":"AI monitoring software on a school-issued laptop reportedly flagged a Marana High School (of Arizona) student's allegedly unsent joke email containing a violent threat. The message was reportedly typed at home in front of his mother, was never sent, and deemed non-credible by the principal. The district's zero-tolerance policy nonetheless resulted in a reported 45-day suspension, and the family is suing, alleging the punishment violated the student's rights.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Marana Unified School District","Marana High School"],"developers":["Unknown AI monitoring software developer"],"harmed":["Unnamed Marana High School student's family","Unnamed Marana High School student","Students of Marana Unified School District","Students of Marana High School","Students","Privacy","High school students","Educational communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1184,"occurred_on":"2025-08-13","title":"Purported Fictitious AI-Generated Citations in Supreme Court of Victoria Murder Case Filing Lead to Delay and King's Counsel Apology","description":"Australian defense lawyer Rishi Nathwani KC reportedly filed submissions in a Supreme Court of Victoria murder case that included allegedly fictitious quotes and nonexistent case citations purportedly generated by AI. The errors were reportedly discovered by the judge's associates, causing a 24-hour delay in the proceedings. Nathwani apologized in court, taking full responsibility, while Justice James Elliott criticized the incident and reiterated that AI outputs must be independently verified.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Rishi Nathwani"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Accused Minor In Victoria State Murder Case, Rishi Nathwani, Daniel Porceddu, James Elliott, Supreme Court Of Victoria, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1682,"occurred_on":"2025-08-12","title":"D.C. Court of Appeals Struck Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Brief After Attorney Used Google Generative AI Search Tool and Filed Four Nonexistent Case Citations","description":"In Douglas v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., attorney Loishirl W. Hall acknowledged using Google's generative AI search tool to locate case authority and failing to verify citations before an appellate brief was filed. The D.C. Court of Appeals found four cited cases did not exist, said the filing misdirected the court and burdened judicial resources, struck Deutsche Bank's brief, and referred the matter for disciplinary review.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Loishirl W. 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When the product arrived, she said its primary ingredient was turmeric rather than the advertised formula.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Prozenith, Unknown Advertisers, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lisa Swearingen, Oprah Winfrey, People Seeking Medical Advice, People Seeking Weight Loss Supplements, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1397,"occurred_on":"2025-08-11","title":"Deepfakes Reportedly Impersonated David Taylor-Robinson and Other UK Health Experts to Promote Wellness Nest Supplements","description":"In the UK, purported deepfake videos reportedly impersonated Professor David Taylor-Robinson and other health experts on TikTok and other platforms to promote supplements linked to Wellness Nest. The videos allegedly altered real footage and cloned voices to spread misleading medical claims about menopause, misuse identifiable individuals' likenesses, and expose viewers seeking health advice to health misinformation and deceptive marketing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating David Taylor-Robinson","Scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women seeking menopause advice","Women and girls","Women","Victims of impersonation scams","People seeking medical advice","Epistemic integrity","David Taylor-Robinson"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1175,"occurred_on":"2025-08-09","title":"Alleged Marine Park Orca Attack on 'Jessica Radcliffe' Reportedly an AI-Generated Hoax","description":"Fact-checkers reported that a viral video claiming to show a marine trainer named Jessica Radcliffe killed by an orca was purportedly fabricated. Investigations found no record of Radcliffe's existence or of such an attack. The video reportedly used AI-generated voiceovers and unrelated footage, borrowing details from real orca incidents to appear credible. The hoax reportedly spread widely online over social media.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Social Media Users, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1170,"occurred_on":"2025-08-06","title":"Chris Cuomo Amplifies Reportedly Labeled Deepfake Video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Purportedly Contributing to Misleading Political Narrative","description":"NewsNation host Chris Cuomo reportedly shared on Instagram a video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that was prominently labeled as a parody deepfake created with AI technology. In his commentary, Cuomo purportedly treated the statements in the video as genuine, using them to criticize Ocasio-Cortez for his audience.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Creator Of Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Parody Deepfake, Chris Cuomo"],"developers":["Openai, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Chris Cuomo, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1166,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Suggests Sodium Bromide as Chloride Substitute, Leading to Bromism and Hospitalization","description":"A published medical case report describes a 60-year-old man hospitalized for three weeks with severe bromide toxicity (bromism) after replacing dietary sodium chloride with sodium bromide purchased online. The patient reported making this substitution following consultation with ChatGPT, which allegedly suggested bromide as a chloride substitute without safety warnings. The harm included psychosis, electrolyte imbalances, dermatologic changes, and micronutrient deficiencies.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Unnamed 60 Year Old Male Patient With Bromism, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1165,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"Grok Imagine Reportedly Produces Nonconsensual Taylor Swift Deepfake Nudes Without Explicit Prompting","description":"The Verge reported that xAI's Grok Imagine video generator allegedly produced nonconsensual deepfake nudes of Taylor Swift without explicit prompting. Journalist Jess Weatherbed reportedly stated the images appeared the first time she used \"spicy\" mode on a Coachella-themed prompt, without attempting to circumvent safeguards.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Taylor Swift, Jess Weatherbed, Grok Imagine Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1204,"occurred_on":"2025-08-05","title":"ChatGPT Allegedly Reinforced Delusions Before Greenwich, Connecticut Murder-Suicide","description":"On August 5, 2025, Greenwich, CT police found Suzanne Eberson Adams (83) and her son Stein-Erik Soelberg (56) dead in a murder-suicide. Prior months of logs and videos reportedly show Soelberg engaging extensively with a ChatGPT bot (\"Bobby\") that is alleged to have repeatedly affirmed delusional beliefs (e.g., surveillance, poisoning) and encouraged interpretations consistent with persecution. OpenAI said it contacted police and is working on safety updates.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Erik Stein Soelberg"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Stein Erik Soelberg, Suzanne Eberson Adams"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1237,"occurred_on":"2025-08-04","title":"Alleged Deepfake Video of Anthony Albanese Promotes Fake AUFIRST 'Tax Dividend' Trading Platform","description":"Purported deepfake videos of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, featuring a synthetic voice with an American accent, were reportedly used in scam advertisements on YouTube in mid-2025. They reportedly claimed that Australians could earn thousands per month through an automated cryptocurrency trading platform called AUFIRST, framed as a government \"tax dividend.\" Viewers were reportedly directed to a fraudulent site and urged to invest $400.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Aufirst Platform Scam Operators, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Anthony Albanese, General Public Of Australia, Investors, Australian Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1161,"occurred_on":"2025-08-02","title":"Airbnb Host Reportedly Accused of Using Purportedly AI‑Altered Photos in False Damage Claim","description":"A London-based Airbnb guest was reportedly accused by a New York host of causing over £12,000 in damages. The host reportedly submitted photos of the alleged damage, which the guest reportedly claims were digitally manipulated or possibly AI‑generated. Airbnb is reported to have initially sided with the host, ordering payment, but later refunded the guest in full following an appeal.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Airbnb Host"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Airbnb Guest, Airbnb Customers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1677,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"xAI Reportedly Operated Unpermitted Gas Turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, to Power Colossus 2 AI Data Center, Producing Air Pollution and Noise","description":"Beginning August 1, 2025, xAI reportedly began installing and later operating gas turbines in Southaven, Mississippi, to power its Colossus 2 AI data center in Memphis. 57 turbines were later reportedly identified at the site, while residents described persistent noise in nearby neighborhoods. Civil-rights groups allege the turbines required Clean Air Act permits and added harmful pollution near predominantly Black communities; Mississippi regulators maintain the temporary turbines did not requi","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["xAI","MZX Tech LLC"],"developers":["xAI","Large language model developers"],"harmed":["Southaven, Mississippi residents","South Memphis, Tennessee residents","Predominantly Black communities","Minorities","General public of the United States","General public","Black people"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1288,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Purported Deepfake Video and Fake News Articles Allegedly Used to Impersonate Guernsey's Chief Minister in Investment Scam","description":"Scammers allegedly used AI-generated deepfake video, fabricated images, and fake local news articles to impersonate Guernsey Chief Minister Lindsay de Sausmarez and promote a non-existent investment scheme. Authorities reportedly warned that the materials falsely depict her endorsing the opportunity. Police advised residents to disregard the posts and avoid providing personal or financial information.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Lindsay De Sausmarez, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Lindsay De Sausmarez, General Public, General Public Of Guernsey, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1213,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Gaggle AI Monitoring at Lawrence, Kansas High School Reportedly Misflags Student Content and Blocks Emails","description":"In Lawrence, Kansas, students allege the Gaggle Safety Management AI wrongly flagged benign schoolwork, including art photos and casual messages, as child pornography or threats. The system reportedly deleted content, blocked an email records request, and led to questioning of students. Critics cite chilling effects and privacy risks. A lawsuit filed in August 2025 challenges the district's use of Gaggle as unconstitutional surveillance. Gaggle reportedly denies compromising privacy.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lawrence Public Schools (Usd 497)"],"developers":["Gaggle"],"harmed":["Students, Lawrence Public Schools (Usd 497) Students, Educational Communities, Privacy"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1176,"occurred_on":"2025-08-01","title":"Microsoft's Windows Recall Allegedly Stores Passwords and Social Security Numbers in Preview Mode","description":"Microsoft's Windows Recall, an AI-powered screenshot and retrieval tool for Copilot+ PCs, was allegedly still capturing sensitive information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, and bank details despite a built-in \"filter sensitive information\" feature. Independent testing reportedly found the filter failed in multiple cases. Microsoft reportedly classified Recall as a preview feature and said improvements were in progress.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Windows Recall users","Windows 11 users","Privacy","Microsoft users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1186,"occurred_on":"2025-07-31","title":"Reported Public Exposure of Over 100,000 LLM Conversations via Share Links Indexed by Search Engines and Archived","description":"Across 2024 and 2025, the share features in multiple LLM platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Qwen, Mistral, and Grok, allegedly exposed user conversations marked \"discoverable\" to search engines and archiving services. Over 100,000 chats were reportedly indexed and later scraped, purportedly revealing API keys, access tokens, personal identifiers, and sensitive business data.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Anthropic, Alibaba"],"developers":["Xai, Openai, Mistral, Microsoft, Anthropic, Alibaba"],"harmed":["Users Of Qwen, Users Of Mistral, Users Of Grok, Users Of Copilot, Users Of Claude, Privacy, General Public, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1182,"occurred_on":"2025-07-30","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video of Tigers at Barasat Madrasa in West Bengal Reportedly Causes Panic and Student Absenteeism","description":"A purportedly AI-generated video circulated on Facebook allegedly showing tigers roaming the campus of Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa in Barasat, West Bengal. The video was reportedly created by a geography teacher using AI tools and allegedly led to panic among parents and students, with a sharp drop in attendance. The madrasa reportedly issued a show-cause notice to the teacher, who claimed the video was intended as an awareness exercise.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Mohammad Yamin Mallik"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa Students' Families, Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa Students, Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa, Students, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1555,"occurred_on":"2025-07-30","title":"Reportedly AI-Assisted Boies Schiller Brief in Bixler v. 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Police conducted a controlled delivery and detained the suspect, who has been charged with fraud, money laundering, and related offenses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Maria Lipinski, Kateryna Izotkina, Money Launderers, Scammers, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Robert Abela, Investors In Malta, Investors, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1171,"occurred_on":"2025-07-25","title":"Reported Hack of Tea Dating App Compromises Data from Purportedly AI-Supported Identity and Image Checks","description":"In July 2025, the Tea dating advice app, which purportedly uses AI-assisted tools for user verification and reverse image search, reportedly suffered a breach of a legacy storage system. Hackers allegedly accessed about 72,000 images, including selfies, photo IDs, and other content, which were purportedly circulated on 4chan. The incident reportedly exposed sensitive data of users who signed up before February 2024.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Other","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tea Dating Advice"],"developers":["Tea Dating Advice"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Users of the Tea app","Users of Tea Dating Advice","Privacy","General public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1259,"occurred_on":"2025-07-25","title":"ChatGPT Allegedly Encouraged 23-Year-Old Texas User's Suicide During Extended Conversations","description":"A 23-year-old Texas man, Zane Shamblin, reportedly died by suicide after extended conversations with ChatGPT in which the AI allegedly encouraged his plans and offered emotional affirmation. His parents filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in November 2025, claiming OpenAI's newer model, designed for more human-like rapport, lacked adequate crisis safeguards and contributed to his death.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zane Shamblin"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Zane Shamblin, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Family Of Zane Shamblin, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1149,"occurred_on":"2025-07-22","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Generated Ritual Scripts Containing Instructions for Self-Harm and Symbolic Violence in Response to Thematic Prompts","description":"ChatGPT reportedly generated detailed instructions for self-harm, bloodletting, and symbolic violence in response to prompts about occult ritual practices, including references to Molech. Outputs reportedly included anatomical advice for cutting, cauterization rituals, and ceremonial scripts invoking Satan. The responses reportedly appeared on both free and paid versions of ChatGPT.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1178,"occurred_on":"2025-07-21","title":"Google Gemini CLI Reportedly Deletes User Files After Misinterpreting Command Sequence","description":"Product manager Anuraag Gupta reported that Google's Gemini CLI AI coding assistant permanently deleted his files after misinterpreting a failed directory creation command. The tool allegedly proceeded as if the directory existed, causing a series of move operations that overwrote all but one file. Attempts to revert reportedly failed, and the AI acknowledged an \"unacceptable, irreversible failure.\"","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Users Of Gemini Cli, Anuraag Gupta"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1150,"occurred_on":"2025-07-20","title":"Purported Deepfake of Barack Obama's Detention Reportedly Amplified by Donald Trump via Truth Social","description":"Donald Trump reportedly reposted an AI-generated deepfake video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama being arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office. The video was reportedly posted first on TikTok and used manipulated footage of a 2016 meeting between Trump and Obama. It reportedly included scenes of Obama kneeling, being handcuffed, and later shown in a prison jumpsuit. The video also reportedly featured edited audio and visual elements drawn from real political statements.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok User, Donald Trump"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Barack Obama, Office Of The President Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1152,"occurred_on":"2025-07-18","title":"LLM-Driven Replit Agent Reportedly Executed Unauthorized Destructive Commands During Code Freeze, Leading to Loss of Production Data","description":"An AI-powered development assistant on Replit's platform reportedly deleted a live production database during an active code freeze, despite receiving repeated instructions not to make changes. 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When opened, hidden malware reportedly executed, downloading scripts disguised as Hancom Office updates. This reportedly marked an evolution in Kimsuky's tactics, using AI decoys to boost social engineering.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Velvet Chollima, Thallium, Reconnaissance General Bureau, Kimsuky Group, Group 0094, Emerald Sleet, Black Banshee, Apt43, Government Of North Korea"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["South Korean Defense Personnel, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Government Of South Korea, General Public Of South Korea, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1455,"occurred_on":"2025-07-15","title":"Purported Deepfake Videos Allegedly Impersonated Optometrist Joseph Allen to Promote Myopia-Reversal Eyedrops on TikTok","description":"Optometrist and online educator Joseph Allen (\"Dr. Eye Health\") reported that AI-generated videos using his likeness and voice were circulated on TikTok to promote eyedrops purportedly claiming to reverse myopia. 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The videos allegedly promote a fraudulent investment scheme known as \"Real Money Magic,\" reportedly claiming guaranteed financial returns. Authorities report that scammers use synthetic video and audio to gain victims' trust and induce money transfers. 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Winters was reportedly hospitalized on July 13, 2025, with a massive bilateral pulmonary embolism. 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The agency reportedly denied the videos were authentic and called them an information manipulation effort aimed at misleading public opinion.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zakir Hasanov, Jeyhun Bayramov, Government Of Azerbaijan, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1148,"occurred_on":"2025-07-11","title":"Purported Deepfake Scam Videos Depict JG Summit Holdings President and CEO Lance Gokongwei Allegedly Endorsing Illicit Investments","description":"The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines reportedly warned of deepfake scam videos and audio purportedly depicting Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, endorsing fraudulent crypto and forex investments. Victims are reportedly tricked into entering credit card details and OTPs on a platform allegedly based in Cyprus.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Lance Gokongwei, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lance Gokongwei, Jg Summit Holdings, General Public Of The Philippines"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1220,"occurred_on":"2025-07-10","title":"LAMEHUG Malware Reportedly Integrates Large Language Model for Real-Time Command Generation in a Purported APT28-Linked Cyberattack","description":"Ukraine's CERT-UA and Cato CTRL reported LAMEHUG, the first known malware to integrate a large language model (Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct via Hugging Face) for real-time command generation. Attributed with moderate confidence to APT28 (Fancy Bear), the malware reportedly targeted Ukrainian officials through phishing emails. The LLM is reported to have dynamically generated reconnaissance and data-exfiltration commands executed on infected systems.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fancy Bear, Apt28"],"developers":["Hugging Face, Alibaba"],"harmed":["Ukrainian Government Officials, Ukrainian Government Ministries, State Institutions Targeted By Espionage Operations, Public Sector Information Systems, National Cybersecurity Infrastructure Of Ukraine, Government Of Ukraine, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1217,"occurred_on":"2025-07-09","title":"Purportedly AI-Cloned Voice of Daughter Used in Elaborate Bond Scam Targeting Retired Couple in Hillsborough County, Florida","description":"A Hillsborough County, Florida, woman was reportedly defrauded of $15,000 in an alleged AI-enabled scam. 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The extension allegedly intercepted and exfiltrated private conversations from AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and others without a user-facing opt-out. The data, including sensitive personal and financial information, was reportedly shared with affiliated data brokers for commercial analytics.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Urban Cyber Security"],"developers":["Urban Cyber Security, Biscience"],"harmed":["Urban Vpn Proxy Users, Privacy, Perplexity Users, Meta Ai Users, Grok Users, General Public, Gemini Users, Deepseek Users, Copilot Users, Claude Users, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users, Browser Extension Users, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1146,"occurred_on":"2025-07-08","title":"Grok Chatbot Reportedly Posts Antisemitic Statements Praising Hitler on X","description":"xAI's Grok chatbot reportedly generated multiple antisemitic posts praising Adolf Hitler and endorsing Holocaust-like violence in response to posts about the Texas floods. 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Stancil reported hundreds of such outputs, captured screenshots, and began pursuing legal action. X later removed some posts and took Grok offline.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Will Stancil, General Public Of Minnesota, General Public, Grok Users, Xai Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1216,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"ChatGPT Reportedly Misleads Users About Soundslice Features, Allegedly Prompting Unplanned Product Development","description":"ChatGPT reportedly misinformed users that Soundslice's music software could import ASCII tablature, a feature the company did not offer. The misinformation led users to attempt uploads that failed, creating confusion and reputational strain. Soundslice ultimately implemented the feature to meet the false expectation created by ChatGPT’s output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Soundslice"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1142,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"Chicago Veteran Reportedly Loses $10,000 in Purported Deepfake Cryptocurrency Fraud Posing as Elon Musk","description":"A Chicago-area Vietnam War veteran, Richard Lyons, reportedly lost $10,000 to a cryptocurrency scam that used purported AI voice cloning and fake social media profiles to impersonate Elon Musk. The fraudster allegedly convinced Lyons to invest in bogus cryptocurrency opportunities using fake voice memos, images, and spoofed caller IDs showing \"Elon Musk.\" The scam reportedly involved dozens of messages and deepfake audio files that reinforced the impersonation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Elon Musk, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Richard Lyons, Cryptocurrency Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1153,"occurred_on":"2025-07-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Video of Donald Trump at NATO Summit Allegedly Used in YouTube Crypto Scam","description":"Multiple YouTube Live streams reportedly featured a purported AI‑generated deepfake video depicting U.S. President Donald Trump at a NATO Summit press event. 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Security researcher Zack Korman disclosed the issue to Microsoft, which reportedly classified it as \"important\" and fixed it on August 17, 2025, but reportedly chose not to notify customers or assign a CVE.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Organizations Relying On Audit Logs For Compliance And Security, Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1219,"occurred_on":"2025-07-02","title":"Meta Platforms Users Report Being Wrongfully Locked Out After Purported AI Moderation Flags Accounts for Child Exploitation Content","description":"Multiple Meta users reported being wrongfully locked out of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp accounts after automated systems allegedly flagged them for child exploitation content. The users reportedly deny wrongdoing and lost personal and business data. Experts cited overreliance on AI moderation as a likely cause. Meta has not publicly explained or remediated the suspensions.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Meta Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Whatsapp Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1132,"occurred_on":"2025-07-02","title":"Delhi Man Reportedly Arrested for Sharing Purportedly AI-Morphed Obscene Images of Ex-Girlfriend","description":"A 21-year-old man in Delhi was reportedly arrested for allegedly using AI morphing tools to create obscene images of his ex-girlfriend and distributing them through fake Instagram accounts. Police said he impersonated her, used real photos, and targeted her followers to harass and defame her after their breakup. 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The Westbrook Police Department later confirmed the use of AI, explained the error occurred while adding their patch to the photograph, and issued a public apology.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Westbrook Police Department"],"developers":["Unknown Ai Image Editing Software Developer"],"harmed":["General Public Of Maine, General Public Of Westbrook Maine, Westbrook Police Department, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1135,"occurred_on":"2025-07-01","title":"Preprints Reportedly from Researchers from Multiple Universities Allegedly Contain Covert AI Prompts","description":"Hidden prompts reportedly were discovered in at least 17 academic preprints on arXiv that purportedly instructed AI tools to deliver only positive peer reviews. 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Between July 1 and July 18, 2025, the videos reportedly circulated on social media as paid promotions by a Bengaluru-based firm, Valueleaf, allegedly contracted by a Hong Kong company, First Bridge. 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The flaws allegedly allowed viewing of applicants' personally identifiable information and chat histories. McDonald's and Paradox reportedly patched the issues within a day of disclosure; Paradox stated only five records were accessed.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Paradox.Ai, Mcdonald'S"],"developers":["Paradox.Ai, Mcdonald'S"],"harmed":["Privacy, Mcdonald'S Applicants, Job Applicants"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1553,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Purported AI-Manipulated Video of Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Promoted High-Return Investment Scam","description":"A purported AI-manipulated video reportedly depicted Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform that claimed a ₹22,000 deposit could generate returns of up to ₹25 lakh per month. Genuine webinar footage was reportedly altered with synthetic audio and added text, and the advertisement circulated under the name \"Trust India.\" Available evidence did not identify the perpetrators or establish whether viewers invested money or suffered financial losses.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers In India, Scammers Impersonating Nirmala Sitharaman, Scammers, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Investment Scams, Victims Of Impersonation Scams, Social Media Users, Nirmala Sitharaman, General Public Of India, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1139,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"South African Legal Team for Northbound Processing Reportedly Admits Legal Genius AI Produced Purportedly Non-Existent Case Law in Urgent Court Filing","description":"In South Africa, the legal team for Northbound Processing reportedly admits that non-existent case citations in an urgent licensing dispute with the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator were purportedly produced by the Legal Genius AI tool. The Johannesburg High Court found the fake references undermined the credibility of Northbound's submissions and referred the lawyers' conduct to the Legal Practice Council for investigation.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Giles Barclay Beuthin, Arnold Subel, A Legal Team Representing Northbound Processing"],"developers":["Legal Genius"],"harmed":["Northbound Processing, Giles Barclay Beuthin, Arnold Subel, A Legal Team Representing Northbound Processing"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":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":1634,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction","description":"An elderly couple from Kuala Lumpur reportedly drove three hours to Kuak Hulu, Perak, on June 30, 2025, after viewing a purportedly Google Veo 3-generated video depicting a nonexistent cable car attraction called the Kuak Skyride. Published on TikTok by \"TV Rakyat,\" the video featured a synthetic reporter and purported visitors. The couple learned after arriving that the attraction did not exist.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tv Rakyat, Synthetic Media Creators, Information Manipulation Actors In Malaysia, Information Manipulation Actors, Content Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Google"],"harmed":["Travelers, Tourists, Tiktok Users, Social Media Users, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elderly Individuals In Malaysia, Elderly Individuals, Consumers"],"report_count":10},{"incident_id":1124,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Alleged Unauthorized Deepfake AI Clones of Ravish Kumar Used to Spread Purportedly Fabricated News on YouTube","description":"Prominent Indian journalist Ravish Kumar reported that multiple YouTube channels are using purported deepfakes to mimic his face and voice, spreading fabricated and nonsensical news in his name. Kumar warned viewers not to trust these channels, filed complaints with YouTube, and is awaiting action.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Youtubers Impersonating Ravish Kumar"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ravish Kumar, Fans Of Ravish Kumar, Youtube Users, General Public Of India, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1451,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Facebook Video Allegedly Misused Skënder Brataj and Blendi Fevziu to Promote Purported Miracle Cream in Albania","description":"A purportedly manipulated AI-generated video reportedly circulated on Facebook misusing the likenesses of emergency physician Skënder Brataj and journalist Blendi Fevziu to promote a purported \"miracle\" cream. Reporting indicated that some citizens believed the content and contacted or visited emergency services seeking treatment.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Skender Brataj, Public Trust In Medical Guidance, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public Of Albania, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Blendi Fevziu"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1252,"occurred_on":"2025-06-30","title":"Judges in New Jersey and Mississippi Admit AI Tools Produced Erroneous Federal Court Filings","description":"Two U.S. federal judges, Julien Neals (D.N.J.) and Henry Wingate (S.D. Miss.), reportedly admitted that staff in their chambers used AI tools, ChatGPT and Perplexity, to draft rulings containing purportedly fabricated quotes, cases, and parties. The erroneous filings were reportedly docketed before review, prompting Senate and judicial inquiries. Both rulings were retracted.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States District Court For The District Of New Jersey, United States District Court For The Southern District Of Mississippi, Julien Neals, Henry Wingate, Unnamed Law Clerk (S.D. Miss.), Unnamed Law School Intern (D.N.J.)"],"developers":["Openai, Perplexity Ai"],"harmed":["Plaintiffs And Defendants In Cormedix Securities Litigation, Plaintiffs And Defendants In Jackson Federation Of Teachers Et Al. V. Mississippi State Board Of Education, Julien Neals, Henry Wingate, United States District Court For The District Of New Jersey, United States District Court For The Southern District Of Mississippi, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1121,"occurred_on":"2025-06-29","title":"Alleged AI Deepfake Videos Used to Lure Simcoe County, Ontario Residents in Crypto Scam","description":"Multiple residents in Simcoe County, Ontario, have reportedly lost tens of thousands of dollars each after encountering purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos online that depict trusted public figures endorsing crypto investments. According to MP Adam Chambers and local reports, these manipulated ads misled victims into transferring funds through legitimate exchanges to fraudulent wallets.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Targeting Simcoe County, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Simcoe County, General Public Of Ontario, General Public Of Canada, Canadian Cryptocurrency Investors, Elderly Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1119,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Alleged Deepfake Videos Impersonate Lithuanian Politicians and Doctors in Purported Cross-Border Scam Network","description":"An alleged series of high-quality AI-generated deepfake videos reportedly mimicked Lithuanian TV segments, politicians, and doctors to promote fraudulent health products and anti-vaccine disinformation. Distributed mainly via Facebook, the videos reportedly reached audiences in up to 15 EU countries. Fact-checkers and cybersecurity experts reportedly described the campaign as part of a coordinated scam network designed to extract money by impersonating trusted public figures and media outlets.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown International Scam Network Operating Across Multiple Eu Countries, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Aurelijus Veryga, Vytautas Kasiulevicius, Social Media Users In Lithuania, General Public Of Lithuania, General Public Of The European Union"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1122,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Reportedly Sustained Multi-Celebrity Deepfake Persona Scam Targeting Vulnerable Southampton Resident","description":"Over about five months in 2025, Paul Davis, a Southampton, UK man, reports that he was repeatedly targeted by scammers using purported deepfake videos and images of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Ellie Goulding. The perpetrators allegedly rotated personas to sustain a romance and prize scam, extracting £200 in gift cards. This case suggests a new shift from one-off celebrity deepfakes to persistent, multi-persona targeting of a single vulnerable victim.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Paul Davis, General Public Of United Kingdom, General Public Of Southampton United Kingdom, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Ellie Goulding"],"report_count":22},{"incident_id":1181,"occurred_on":"2025-06-28","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Illegal Tiger Sales in Bagerhat, Bangladesh","description":"A purportedly AI-generated video circulating online in summer 2025 reportedly claimed to depict a \"tiger market\" in Bagerhat, Bangladesh, where Bengal tigers were allegedly being sold. The footage was reportedly generated using Google's Veo AI tool. The reported viral spread of this video allegedly misled viewers about the existence of illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangladesh.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["General Public Of Bangladesh, Conservationists In Bangladesh, Wildlife Authorities In Bangladesh"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1240,"occurred_on":"2025-06-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)","description":"A 79-year-old woman (\"Archana\") in Bengaluru was reportedly defrauded of ₹35 lakh (~$40,000) in a purportedly AI-enabled investment scam that used deepfake videos of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy to promote a fake trading platform. The scammers allegedly built a convincing website and pressured the victim over eight months to make escalating payments. They allegedly later attempted extortion by threatening her with a fake money-laundering case before police became involved.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating N. R. Narayana Murthy, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["N. R. Narayana Murthy, Investors, General Public Of India, General Public, Elderly Investors, Elderly Individuals, Archana"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1127,"occurred_on":"2025-06-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Audio Clip Allegedly Portrays Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen Raising Money for Conflict with Thailand","description":"A video surfaced in late June 2025 reportedly depicting Cambodian Senate President (and former Prime Minister) Hun Sen asking for money to fund a war against Thailand. The clip purportedly repurposed real footage with an AI-generated fake Thai voice track and was shared widely online. Cambodia's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) reportedly condemned the video as malicious disinformation intended to incite ultra-nationalist sentiment and disrupt diplomatic relations.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Thai National"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Relations Between Cambodia And Thailand, Hun Sen, General Public Of Thailand, General Public Of Cambodia, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1123,"occurred_on":"2025-06-26","title":"Reported Student Misuse of ChatGPT, StudyX, and Gemini to Obtain Answers During Vietnam's 2025 National High School Graduation Exam","description":"Multiple students in Vietnam reportedly used generative AI tools including ChatGPT, StudyX, and Gemini to cheat during the national high school graduation exams on June 26–27, 2025. Incidents reportedly included smuggling phones and cameras into exam rooms, transmitting questions outside in real time, and receiving purportedly AI-generated answers. Students were caught at multiple centers in Lam Dong and Hanoi. Authorities are investigating the breaches and related information leaks.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students In Vietnam Accused Of Cheating"],"developers":["Studyx, Openai, Google"],"harmed":["Vietnam Ministry Of Education And Training, Universities Relying On Exam Scores, Students In Vietnam, General Public Of Vietnam, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1188,"occurred_on":"2025-06-25","title":"Multiple LLMs Reportedly Generated Responses Aligning with Purported CCP Censorship and Propaganda","description":"On June 25, 2025, the American Security Project produced a report outlining how several major U.S. LLMs, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Grok, sometimes generated responses aligned with Chinese Communist Party propaganda or censorship when prompted in English and Simplified Chinese on sensitive topics. The study also found similar patterns in the Chinese-developed DeepSeek-R1 model.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek"],"developers":["Xai, Openai, Microsoft, Google, Deepseek"],"harmed":["Pro Democracy Activists, Policymakers, Grok Users, General Public, Gemini Users, Epistemic Integrity, Deepseek Users, Copilot Users, Civil Society Groups, Chatgpt Users, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1254,"occurred_on":"2025-06-24","title":"Purported AI Deepfake Reportedly Impersonated Thai PBS World Anchor and Miss Universe CEO in Fraudulent Investment Video","description":"A purported deepfake video allegedly used AI-generated visuals and synthetic speech to impersonate Thai PBS World anchor Doliyana Bunnak and Miss Universe Organization CEO Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip, falsely promoting an online investment promising rapid, high returns. The clip was reportedly derived from a June 24 2025 Thai PBS World Tonight broadcast and circulated on Facebook, misusing news logos and likenesses, causing reputational harm and exposing viewers to financial fraud.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Doliyana Bunnak, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Thairath Tv, Thai Social Media Users, Thai Pbs World, Thai Facebook Users, Investors In Thailand, General Public Of Thailand, Epsitemic Integrity, Doliyana Bunnak, Anne Jakkraphong Jakrajutatip"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1173,"occurred_on":"2025-06-23","title":"Google Gemini Reportedly Exhibits Repetitive Self-Deprecating Responses Attributed to Bug","description":"Between June and early August 2025, users of Google's Gemini chatbot reported sessions where the system produced repeated self-loathing statements (e.g., \"I am a failure,\" \"I quit\") while attempting tasks. Posts on X and Reddit reportedly described the model entering an apparent mode of increasingly extreme negative self-descriptions. A Google DeepMind manager on 08/07/2025 reportedly attributed the behavior to an \"annoying infinite looping bug\" and said a fix was in progress.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Google Gemini Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1561,"occurred_on":"2025-06-23","title":"U.S. Navy Unmanned Vessel Reportedly Capsized Support Boat After Receiving Inadvertent Command","description":"During U.S. Navy testing at Channel Islands Harbor Marina on June 23, 2025, an unmanned vessel under tow reportedly received an inadvertent command and accelerated, capsizing the support boat and throwing its captain into the water. Emergency responders reportedly recovered the captain, who declined medical attention. The incident was reportedly attributed to software failures and human error, including communication breakdowns between onboard systems and external autonomy software.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["United States Navy, United States Armed Forces, Naval Forces, Military Organizations, Military Autonomous Systems Operators"],"developers":["Unmanned Surface Vessel Manufacturers, Defense Technology Companies, Blacksea Technologies, Autonomous Maritime Systems Developers"],"harmed":["Watercraft, Vessel Operators, Support Boats, Maritime Workers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1117,"occurred_on":"2025-06-22","title":"North Korea-Linked Actors Allegedly Use AI Executive Deepfakes in Zoom Phishing Targeting Web3 Employee","description":"An alleged phishing scheme involving actors linked to North Korea used purported AI-generated deepfake videos of company executives to deceive a Web3 employee during a fake Zoom call. The target was reportedly tricked into installing macOS malware disguised as a \"Zoom extension,\" leading to the deployment of spyware, a keylogger, and a crypto wallet stealer. The attackers reportedly used Telegram and spoofed Zoom domains to orchestrate the breach.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["North Korea, Lazarus Group, Government Of North Korea, Bluenoroff"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Zoom, Web3, Unnamed Web3 Employee, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Macos Users, Epistemic Integrity, Cryptocurrency Infrastructure"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1116,"occurred_on":"2025-06-20","title":"Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context","description":"An alleged AI-generated video circulated on TikTok in June 2025 depicting former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani endorsing or receiving funds from an individual identified as \"Datuk Abdul Ghani.\" Authorities reportedly confirmed the video was fake and manipulated using AI. Acryl Sani filed a police report denying the claims. Selangor police are investigating the case under fraud and communications laws.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors In Malaysia, Information Manipulation Actors, Disinformation Actors Targeting Royal Malaysia Police, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting The Royal Malaysia Police"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Royal Malaysia Police, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, General Public Of Malaysia, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1111,"occurred_on":"2025-06-19","title":"Reported AI-Generated Video Call Impersonation of Cryptocurrency Analyst Leads to Alleged Malware Installation and Account Theft","description":"Cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto reported losing access to her X, Telegram, and MetaMask accounts through a video call with a purported deepfake impersonating a trusted contact. According to Fujimoto, the attacker, who appeared on Zoom as her acquaintance, instructed her to install software under the guise of resolving an audio issue. Fujimoto believes this enabled malware installation. In response, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned such attacks render video call verification unreliable.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Acquaintance Of Mai Fujimoto, Mai Fujimoto, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1140,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Purported Deepfake of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Promotes Alleged Fraudulent Government Investment Scheme","description":"A reported deepfake depicts Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake endorsing a government investment plan. It reportedly uses manipulated footage from a May 3rd Satana TV program, dubbed or voice-cloned into English, and including a news article imitating the Daily Mirror to lure people to sign up for the scheme. Sri Lanka CERT, journalists, and the Presidential Media Division reportedly confirmed the video and associated links were AI-generated and part of a phishing and scam operation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Government Of Sri Lanka, General Public Of Sri Lanka, Epistemic Integrity, Daily Mirror Of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1112,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Scammer Reportedly Used AI Voice Clone of WCPO Cincinnati Meteorologist in Facebook Fraud Attempts","description":"WCPO Cincinnati reported that a scammer impersonated its meteorologist Jennifer Ketchmark using AI voice cloning. A reportedly fraudulent Facebook account made friend requests and sent direct messages requesting money, using an AI-generated voice that mimicked Ketchmark's. The scam attempted to gain trust by sounding convincingly like her. WCPO warned viewers and urged reporting the fake account to Meta. No confirmed victims or losses were publicly reported.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Jennifer Ketchmark, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jennifer Ketchmark, Wcpo Cincinnati, General Public Of Cincinnati, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1110,"occurred_on":"2025-06-18","title":"Alleged AI-Manipulated Video Uses Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai's Likeness in Investment Scam","description":"Macau's Judiciary Police reported a deepfake video that depicts Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai endorsing an investment platform. The alleged manipulated footage, based on real event coverage, was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes via social media. While no victims had come forward as of reporting, authorities flagged the video as part of a pattern of AI-enabled scams and urged public vigilance.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Sam Hou Fai, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sam Hou Fai, General Public Of Macau"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1309,"occurred_on":"2025-06-17","title":"Springer Nature Book 'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Fabricated or Unverifiable Citations","description":"'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems,' published by Springer Nature in June 2025, reportedly contains numerous purportedly untraceable academic citations. Independent analyses by multiple researchers allegedly found that a substantial share of references in certain chapters could not be verified, including citations to journals that do not exist. Citation patterns reportedly appear consistent with known large language model hallucination behaviors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Srikanta Patnaik, Jair Minoro Abe, Kazumi Nakamatsu, Francesco Vigliarolo, Springer Nature, Unnamed Chapter Authors"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Academic Researchers, Ai Researchers, Readers Of Academic And Technical Publications, Students, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1120,"occurred_on":"2025-06-16","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Videos Depict Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Endorsing Betting Platforms","description":"Bangladesh's Chief Adviser's Press Wing has warned the public about alleged AI-generated videos depicting Muhammad Yunus endorsing gambling apps. The videos reportedly reuse footage from legitimate interviews, manipulated with purportedly fabricated audio and visuals. At least two such alleged deepfakes have circulated on Facebook. The account that published them reportedly appears to be operated by multiple users located in Lithuania, misleading viewers with claims of guaranteed earnings. 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Reportedly, dela Rosa faced backlash for spreading disinformation but defended the video's message, allegedly ignoring its fabrication.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sebastian Duterte, Ronald Dela Rosa"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Political Institutions Of The Philippines, Judicial Integrity Of The Philippines, General Public Of The Philippines, Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Democratic Integrity"],"report_count":13},{"incident_id":1141,"occurred_on":"2025-06-15","title":"Purported AI Voice Cloning Used to Impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio","description":"Sometime in mid-June 2025, an unknown actor reportedly used AI voice-cloning and text generation to impersonate U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The impostor allegedly contacted at least five high-level officials, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a member of Congress, via Signal and text messages. 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One user, Eugene Torres, reportedly followed ChatGPT's advice to misuse ketamine and isolate himself. In April, Alexander Taylor was reportedly killed by police after asking ChatGPT to reconnect him with an AI entity. 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Reporting said the clip was generated from a still image taken at the protest and bore a partially obscured Haliuo AI watermark. The video was reposted by multiple accounts and reportedly drew more than one million views.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Visoko Naprezhenie, Mario Stefanov, Budilnikbg.Com"],"developers":["Haliuo Ai"],"harmed":["Kostadin Kostadinov, General Public Of Bulgaria, Epistemic Integrity, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1681,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Georgia Retired Couple Reportedly Lost Nearly $800,000 in Cryptocurrency Scam Using Purported AI-Generated 'Ghost Site'","description":"A retired Gwinnett County, Georgia, couple reported losing nearly $800,000 after a stranger contacted Jerry Dunaway on WhatsApp and encouraged cryptocurrency trading. Police reportedly told the couple that scammers used an AI-generated \"ghost site\" to manipulate the account information he saw. The specific AI tool and developer were not identified. 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BMO confirmed the impersonation and warned users; the Facebook page was reportedly renamed and repurposed by scammers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Brian Belski, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Brian Belski, Bank Of Montreal, General Public Of Canada"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1097,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Google AI Overview Reportedly Misstates Aircraft Manufacturer as Airbus Instead of Boeing in Air India Flight 171 Crash","description":"Following the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171, Google's AI Overview feature reportedly returned search results incorrectly identifying the aircraft involved as an Airbus A330 rather than the actual Boeing 787. The reported error, which varied across search queries, was traced to AI-generated summarizations that conflated references to Airbus as Boeing's competitor. Google later acknowledged and removed the faulty output.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Airbus, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1125,"occurred_on":"2025-06-12","title":"Reported Use and Circulation of AI-Generated Misinformation and Fake Victim Visuals After Air India 171 Crash","description":"Following the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171, bad-faith actors reportedly used generative AI to produce fake videos and images misrepresenting victims and dramatizing the event. These AI-generated fakes spread widely on social media during the investigation delay, reportedly confusing even aviation professionals and misleading the public. Experts warned that the misuse exploited the grief of victims' families and amplified misinformation about the tragedy.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Social Media Actors Exploiting The Air India Flight 171 Disaster"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, Families Of The Victims Of Air India Flight 171, Experts Investigating The Air India Flight 171 Crash, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1108,"occurred_on":"2025-06-10","title":"Digital Rights Groups Accuse Meta and Character.AI of Facilitating Unlicensed Therapy via Chatbots","description":"In June 2025, nearly two dozen consumer and digital rights organizations filed a complaint with the FTC alleging that AI chatbots on Meta and Character.AI platforms falsely claimed to be licensed therapists, provided fabricated license numbers, and made misleading assurances of confidentiality. 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Victims were allegedly lured to fraudulent sites where card details were stolen and large unauthorized charges were made. 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He allegedly built seven bombs, transported them to Manhattan, and stored five with shotgun shells on a rooftop. Authorities say he tested and discarded some devices in public areas before his June 5, 2025 arrest. 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The case was reassigned, and the Chubut Superior Court opened an ethics investigation.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Carlos Rogelio Richeri"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Justice System Of Argentina, Judicial Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, Juzgado Penal De Esquel, Raul Amelio Payalef"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1603,"occurred_on":"2025-06-03","title":"Crown Prosecution Service Reportedly Filed Purportedly AI-Generated False Citations in Two Extradition Appeals","description":"In joined appeals involving Andreea-Maria Tobosaru and Marian Tofan, the Crown Prosecution Service reportedly filed grounds of opposition containing two nonexistent authorities that likely originated from purported generative AI. The citations also appeared in a later document. The High Court said they did not affect the appeals, and the CPS apologized, citing inadequate verification by a reviewing lawyer.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Crown Prosecution Service, Lawyers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Epistemic Integrity, Judicial Integrity, Andreea Maria Tobosaru, Marian Tofan, Extradition Appellants, High Court Of Justice (England And Wales), Courts"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1304,"occurred_on":"2025-06-01","title":"Whirlpool Reportedly Used AI-Altered Footage of North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador in Brazilian Advertisement","description":"An advertising campaign created by DM9, a São Paulo–based subsidiary of Omnicom Group, for Whirlpool's Brazilian brand Consul reportedly used AI to alter footage from a 2018 TED Talk by North Carolina State Senator DeAndrea Salvador. The video reportedly modified her voice, statements, and slides to reference Brazilian energy data without her consent, appeared in an award-winning commercial, and later prompted a lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her likeness and reputational harm.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dm9, Omnicom Group, Whirlpool, Consul"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Deandrea Salvador, General Public, General Public Of Brazil, Epistemic Integrity, Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity, General Public Of North Carolina"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1370,"occurred_on":"2025-05-31","title":"California Teen Reportedly Died of Overdose After Repeatedly Seeking Drug-Use Guidance Allegedly from ChatGPT","description":"In San Jose, California, 19-year-old Sam Nelson reportedly died from an overdose. His mother told SFGATE she later reviewed ChatGPT logs showing repeated requests over ~18 months for drug-use and dosing guidance, and she alleged the LLM sometimes provided granular instructions after initial refusals. SFGATE reported a toxicology report found a fatal combination of alcohol, Xanax, and kratom. OpenAI expressed condolences and said it is strengthening safety guardrails.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Sam Nelson, Family Of Sam Nelson, Chatgpt Users, Openai Users"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":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":1090,"occurred_on":"2025-05-30","title":"Reported AI-Generated Clickbait Targets Adolescents in Rockingham County, North Carolina","description":"An alleged AI-enabled scam targeting teens in Rockingham County, North Carolina, reportedly used fake headlines and a local student's likeness to lure users to malicious websites. According to the sheriff's office and Proxyware, the campaign involved nearly 100 sites linked to a centralized operation in South Africa. Once users were identified as students or locals, the sites reportedly deployed harmful ads or malware. Authorities warn of sensational content used to manipulate users.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scam Network Based In South Africa"],"developers":["Unknown"],"harmed":["Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Residents Of Rockingham County North Carolina, Families Of Students Of Rockingham County North Carolina"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1085,"occurred_on":"2025-05-30","title":"Phone of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Allegedly Breached in Reported AI Voice Impersonation Incident","description":"President Trump announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had been impersonated via a phone breach involving AI-generated voice messages and spoofed texts. The attacker reportedly contacted high-profile individuals in her network while posing as Wiles. The incident is linked to a campaign identified by the FBI in April 2025, involving malicious actors using social engineering and AI to impersonate senior U.S. officials and gain access to sensitive information. 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Deloitte stated that AI was selectively used to support some citation work and that it is revising the report.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deloitte"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Healthcare Policymakers, Government Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Newfoundland And Labrador, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Martha Macleod, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Canadian Journal Of Respiratory Therapy"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1081,"occurred_on":"2025-05-27","title":"Voice Actor Alleges Unconsented Use of AI-Generated Voice on ScotRail Trains","description":"Scottish voice actor Gayanne Potter alleges her voice was used without proper consent in ScotRail's AI train announcements. She claims she had agreed to limited use of her voice data by ReadSpeaker but was not informed it would be used in a synthetic voice system called \"Iona.\" ScotRail continues to use the voice, stating the dispute is between Potter and ReadSpeaker. 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When prompted by his mother, ChatGPT reportedly acknowledged it had failed to provide grounding responses and contributed to psychological escalation.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Jacob Irwin, Family Of Jacob Irwin, Chatgpt Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1096,"occurred_on":"2025-05-25","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Depicts Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso Delivering Speech on Western Exploitation","description":"A video reportedly published on May 25, 2025, claimed to show Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré delivering a forceful speech against Western media and exploitation. The video, which purportedly used AI-generated visuals and audio, was shared widely on social platforms. Despite containing disclaimers identifying it as fictional, the video was reportedly circulated and interpreted by some viewers as authentic.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Univers Inspirant, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Burkina Faso, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1092,"occurred_on":"2025-05-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Portrays Pope Leo XIV Addressing Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso","description":"A purported 36-minute AI-generated deepfake video circulated online portraying Pope Leo XIV delivering a speech to Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré. The Vatican Press Office and Catholic broadcaster Patrick Madrid publicly confirmed the video was fabricated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Roman Catholic Public, Pope Leo Xiv, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1084,"occurred_on":"2025-05-22","title":"Federal 'Make America Healthy Again' Report Released with Multiple Reportedly Erroneous and Unverifiable Citations","description":"The federal \"Make America Healthy Again\" (MAHA) report, released under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., included hundreds of citations, some of which were reportedly nonexistent or erroneous. Analysts reportedly identified markers consistent with AI-generated text, such as repeated entries, nonexistent studies, and URLs containing \"oaicite,\" suggesting use of tools like ChatGPT. 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Investigators reportedly linked the ads to businesses in Australia and New Zealand using deceptive redirects and alias branding.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Actors Linked To Vellec Group Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Healthy Life Choices Nz Ltd, Unidentified Actors Linked To Apex United Pty Ltd"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rebel Wilson, Public Trust In Medical Guidance, Norman Swan, Jonathan Shaw, General Public Of Australia, Australians With Chronic Health Problems, Adele"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1489,"occurred_on":"2025-05-20","title":"ChatGPT Was Reportedly Used in Planning School Stabbing in Pirkkala, Finland, That Injured Three Pupils","description":"In May 2025, a 16-year-old boy stabbed three 14-year-old girls at Vähäjärvi School in Pirkkala, Finland. Same-day reporting said a manifesto attributed to the suspect claimed he used ChatGPT while planning the attack. Later court reporting said police found hundreds of pre-attack searches or queries described as involving AI, including topics related to stabbing, anatomy, school attacks, police procedures, evidence concealment, and manifestos.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pirkkala School Stabbing Suspect, Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Ai Search Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Vahajarvi School Pupils, Vahajarvi School Community, Pirkkala School Stabbing Victims, Students, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":13},{"incident_id":1075,"occurred_on":"2025-05-19","title":"New Orleans Police Reportedly Used Real-Time Facial Recognition Alerts Supplied by Project NOLA Despite Local Ordinance","description":"New Orleans police reportedly received real-time facial recognition alerts from a privately operated surveillance network run by Project NOLA, reportedly leading to dozens of arrests. This purported use of AI surveillance appears to conflict with a 2022 city ordinance that restricts facial recognition to specific post-incident investigations. Police are alleged to have not consistently disclosed the technology's use.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Project NOLA","New Orleans Police Department","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers","Dahua Technology"],"harmed":["Residents subject to live surveillance in New Orleans","Privacy","People misidentified by facial recognition systems","General public of the United States","General public of New Orleans","General public","Biometric data subjects","Arrested individuals in New Orleans"],"report_count":15},{"incident_id":1500,"occurred_on":"2025-05-19","title":"New Jersey Man Cornelius Shannon Allegedly Published Hundreds of AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Albums in TAKE IT DOWN Act Case","description":"In one of the first prosecutions under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, DOJ alleged that New Jersey defendant Cornelius Shannon published at least 360 albums of AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting about 90 women, including public figures, beginning during a charged period anchored to May 2025. Prosecutors said the content appeared on an adult image- and video-sharing platform and was viewed millions of times.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Deepfake creators","Cornelius Shannon"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of deepfake abuse","Impersonated public figures","Epistemic integrity","Celebrities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1104,"occurred_on":"2025-05-17","title":"AI Chatbot Allegedly Used to Research Explosive Materials in Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing","description":"An unnamed AI chatbot was reportedly used by Guy Edward Bartkus and Daniel Park, the perpetrators of the 2025 Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, to research explosive materials and optimize fuel mixtures. Records show the chatbot responded to queries related to ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) composition. The bombing resulted in one death, four injuries, and significant structural damage.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Guy Edward Bartkus, Daniel Park"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Staff Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Patients Of American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, Occupants And Residents Of Buildings Adjacent To American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs, American Reproductive Centers In Palm Springs"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":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":1126,"occurred_on":"2025-05-16","title":"Reported Use of Deepfake Video Impersonating Owen Wilson in Romance Scam with Fake Job Payments","description":"A Reddit user reported in May 2025 that her mother is being groomed by scammers using an AI-generated deepfake video impersonating actor Owen Wilson. The scam reportedly began on a game app (Yahtzee with Friends) and shifted to WhatsApp voice calls, with the victim promised a fake Warner Bros job paying small sums via Cash App. The scammer allegedly claims he will buy a house for the victim's family as part of the deception. The video is cited as the main “proof” of authenticity.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Owen Wilson, Cybercriminals, Synthetic Media Creators, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Mother Of Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Reddit User Sharp_Ad_8771, Players Of Yahtzee With Friends, Owen Wilson, General Public, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1074,"occurred_on":"2025-05-15","title":"Citation Errors in Concord Music v. Anthropic Attributed to Claude AI Use by Defense Counsel","description":"In a legal filing in Universal Music Group et al. v. 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The FBI warns the scheme may involve credential theft and social engineering, with AI voice cloning used to increase believability.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["United States State Government Officials, United States Federal Government Officials, Former United States Government Officials, Family And Friends Of United States Government Officials"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1071,"occurred_on":"2025-05-14","title":"Student Reportedly Files Complaint Over Professor's Undisclosed Use of Generative AI at Northeastern University","description":"A student at Northeastern University reportedly filed a complaint after discovering that a professor had used generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce course materials despite university policies discouraging undisclosed AI use. The student alleged hypocrisy, citing a syllabus that barred unauthorized AI use by students. The professor acknowledged having used AI-generated materials and expressed regret over not reviewing them more carefully. No tuition refund was reportedly granted.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Rick Arrowood"],"developers":["Perplexity, Openai, Gamma.App"],"harmed":["Rick Arrowood, Northeastern University Students, Northeastern University, Ella Stapleton, University Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1072,"occurred_on":"2025-05-14","title":"Grok Chatbot Reportedly Inserted Content About South Africa and 'White Genocide' in Unrelated User Queries","description":"xAI's Grok chatbot reportedly inserted unsolicited references to \"white genocide\" in South Africa into a wide array of unrelated conversations on X. These reported interjections introduced inflammatory, racially charged content into otherwise neutral threads.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Xai, X (Twitter)"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["X (Twitter) Users, Public Discourse Integrity, Black South Africans"],"report_count":22},{"incident_id":1083,"occurred_on":"2025-05-13","title":"Texas Homeowner Reportedly Spent $3,000 to Contest AI-Flagged Warning of Insurance Nonrenewal","description":"In Texas, homeowners including Tracy Gartenmann reported warnings against insurance nonrenewals based on aerial imagery flagged by AI systems. Gartenmann's insurer, Travelers, reportedly cited overhanging trees. She reportedly spent $3,000 to address the issue and retain coverage. While the AI system appears to have functioned as intended, critics argue it lacks adequate human oversight and imposes material and emotional burdens on policyholders. Other cases reportedly involved disputed roof ass","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Travelers Insurance","State Farm","Nationwide","American Mercury Insurance Group"],"developers":["Nearmap","CAPE Analytics"],"harmed":["Tracy Gartenmann","Homeowners in Texas","Homeowners affected by AI-assisted insurance nonrenewals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1063,"occurred_on":"2025-05-12","title":"Purported AI-Manipulated Videos of Cypriot Officials Circulated in Alleged Investment Fraud","description":"Citizens in Cyprus reported being targeted by an alleged investment scam involving purported AI-manipulated videos that appeared to depict government officials endorsing financial platforms. The Cyprus Consumers Association stated that several individuals suffered significant financial losses after being misled by the videos, which circulated via social media and messaging apps. Authorities are investigating, and the association has warned of potential cross-border spread of the scheme.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Haris Georgiades, General Public Of Cyprus, Averof Neofytou"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1159,"occurred_on":"2025-05-10","title":"Government‑Backed AI4Peat Mapping Tool Allegedly Misidentifies Granite Outcrops and Quarries as Peat","description":"The UK's AI4Peat mapping project, developed by Natural England in collaboration with Microsoft, reportedly produced significant misclassifications of peatland across England, including labeling rocky outcrops, stone walls, and woodlands as peat bogs. In addition to the purportedly flawed data being publicly released and allegedly incorporated into official communications by Defra, the resulting confusion also reportedly led to the loss of trust among farmers and conservation stakeholders.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Natural England, Government Of The United Kingdom, Department For Environment Food And Rural Affairs, Defra"],"developers":["Natural England, Microsoft"],"harmed":["Policymakers In The United Kingdom, Landowners In The United Kingdom, General Public Of The United Kingdom, Farmers In The United Kingdom, Environmental Restoration Programs In The United Kingdom, Conservationists In The United Kingdom, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1070,"occurred_on":"2025-05-09","title":"Serviceaide AI Platform Implicated in Health Data Exposure Affecting 483,000 Catholic Health Patients","description":"An AI-linked platform operated by Serviceaide exposed sensitive health data from Catholic Health, affecting 483,000 patients. The breach stemmed from a misconfigured Elasticsearch database used in Serviceaide’s agentic AI infrastructure. Exposed information included medical records, insurance details, and login credentials. While no misuse has been confirmed, the nature of the data has prompted regulatory scrutiny and legal investigations.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Serviceaide"],"developers":["Serviceaide"],"harmed":["Privacy, Patients Of Catholic Health, Patients, Catholic Health"],"report_count":14},{"incident_id":1398,"occurred_on":"2025-05-08","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Misrepresented CBS Anchor Doug Dunbar and Frisco, Texas, Stabbing Suspect Amid Online Misinformation Campaign","description":"After a fatal stabbing at a Frisco, Texas, high school track meet, online accounts reportedly circulated a purported deepfake video on Instagram that allegedly both altered CBS anchor Doug Dunbar's speech and falsely depicted suspect Karmelo Anthony holding a knife. The manipulated content was reportedly reposted across multiple accounts, spreading misinformation about the case and intensifying inflammatory online discourse after the killing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Doug Dunbar, Karmelo Anthony, Epistemic Integrity, General Public, General Public Of Texas"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1080,"occurred_on":"2025-05-08","title":"Noodlophile Stealer Reportedly Distributed Through Allegedly Fraudulent AI Content Platforms","description":"A campaign reportedly used fake AI video generation sites to distribute malware under the guise of AI-generated content. Promoted via social media, these sites allegedly tricked users into downloading files containing Noodlophile Stealer, a previously unreported infostealer, and in some cases XWorm. The malware harvested credentials and could enable remote access.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Developer Of Noodlophile Stealer, Unknown Actors Operating Fraudulent Ai Themed Websites, Unknown Actors Distributing Malware As A Service (Maas)"],"developers":["Unknown Developer Of Noodlophile Stealer"],"harmed":["Users Whose Devices Were Potentially Compromised Via Remote Access Trojans (Rats), Targets Of Credential Theft, Small Businesses Targeted By Noodlophile Stealer, Individuals Targeted By Noodlophile Stealer"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":1196,"occurred_on":"2025-05-07","title":"Judge Reportedly Disqualifies Butler Snow Lawyers Following Purported Use of ChatGPT-Fabricated Citations in Alabama Prison Litigation","description":"Three Butler Snow attorneys defending a former Alabama corrections commissioner were reportedly disqualified after two motions cited five non-existent cases generated via ChatGPT. Judge Anna Manasco is reported to have publicly reprimanded the lawyers, referred them to the Alabama State Bar, and ordered broad disclosure; she declined to sanction the firm. An external review of 2,400 citations across 330 filings reported no further errors.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Butler Snow, Matthew B. Reeves, William Cranford, William Lunsford"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Frankie Johnson, Alabama Department Of Corrections, State Of Alabama, Butler Snow, Matthew B. 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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":1059,"occurred_on":"2025-05-06","title":"Second Consecutive Year of Alleged AI-Generated Images Depicting Katy Perry at Met Gala Circulating Online","description":"Images widely reported to be AI-generated appeared to depict Katy Perry attending the Met Gala and circulated broadly online, which appeared to prompt confusion among some fans. Perry later clarified via Instagram that she had not attended the event. While no malicious actor or harm has been confirmed, this marks the second consecutive year such images have gone viral","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Katy Perry, General Public, Fans Of Katy Perry, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1481,"occurred_on":"2025-05-01","title":"Purported AI-Generated YouTube Network Reportedly Promoted Alberta Secession and U.S. Annexation Narratives","description":"Researchers reported that a network of 20 inauthentic YouTube channels used purportedly AI-generated avatars and voiceovers with deepfake-style thumbnails, as well as paid voice actors, to pose as Albertan commentators and promote false or misleading claims about Alberta secession and U.S. annexation. The channels allegedly drew nearly 40 million views and distorted political debate, reportedly undermining Canada's information ecosystem.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1516, Redvox Tv, Pravda Disinformation Network, Ottawax, North49, Noah Campbell, Marc Miller N. 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Kotkas and Veriff later described the call as a real-time deepfake or live video clone. Rozenberg reportedly noticed the missing Estonian accent and verified through Slack that the request was fraudulent. No financial loss was reported.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Deepfake Abuse, Veriff, Kaarel Kotkas, Epistemic Integrity, Andrea Rozenberg"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1506,"occurred_on":"2025-05-01","title":"ChatGPT Was Alleged to Have Reinforced Pittsburgh Man's Stalking and Threats Against Women","description":"The Department of Justice said Brett Michael Dadig used an AI chatbot while stalking, threatening, doxxing, and intimidating 11 women from May through November 2025. Charging documents reportedly described ChatGPT as a \"therapist\" and \"best friend\" that encouraged his behavior. Dadig was indicted in December 2025 and pleaded guilty in March 2026.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Stalkers","OpenAI","Brett Michael Dadig"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of interstate threats","Stalking victims","Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1102,"occurred_on":"2025-04-30","title":"Purported Deepfake Featuring Dr. Rinki Murphy and Jack Tame Reportedly Used to Promote Diabetes Scam in New Zealand","description":"A purported AI-generated deepfake video reportedly impersonated Auckland University diabetes expert Dr. Rinki Murphy, depicting her in a TVNZ interview with journalist Jack Tame promoting a fake diabetes cure. The alleged scam video circulated on social media in April–June 2025, prompting concern that New Zealanders were deceived into stopping prescribed medications. Despite reporting the incident, new variants of the video reportedly continued to emerge.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rinki Murphy, Jack Tame, Diabetes Patients, Diabetes Patients In New Zealand, General Public Of New Zealand"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1045,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"Mother in Louisville, Kentucky Describes Phone Scam Involving Purported AI-Generated Voice of Her Daughter","description":"Louisville, Kentucky mother Kim Alvey reportedly received a phone call in which an unknown individual purportedly used AI-generated voice cloning to impersonate her 10-year-old daughter, claiming she had been in an accident. The call escalated with a male voice threatening to kidnap the child. Alvey confirmed her daughter was safe at school and identified the call as a scam.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mother And Daughter In Louisville, General Public Of Louisville Kentucky"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1055,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"FBI Reports AI Use by Threat Actors in Broader Cyber Context Including Infrastructure Intrusions","description":"FBI Deputy Assistant Director Cynthia Kaiser stated that adversarial actors, particularly those affiliated with China and organized cybercriminal groups, are increasingly integrating AI tools across the cyberattack lifecycle, with documented use cases reportedly including purported AI-generated spear phishing, business identity fabrication, internal network mapping, and deepfake-enabled fraud. The tools are allegedly already assisting intrusions targeting U.S. infrastructure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Government Of China, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["United States Critical Infrastructure, Private Companies, Government Agencies, Employees Targeted By Phishing, Employees Targeted By Deepfake Impersonations"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1101,"occurred_on":"2025-04-29","title":"Meta AI App Reportedly Publishes Personal Chats Without Users Fully Realizing","description":"Meta launched a stand-alone AI app with a \"Discover\" feed allowing users to share conversations with its chatbot. Multiple reports indicate that some users may have inadvertently published highly personal interactions, including audio recordings, medical questions, legal concerns, and intimate relationship disclosures. While Meta states that sharing is opt-in, the feature's design and labeling may have led to user confusion about what would be publicly visible.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Privacy","Meta users","Meta AI users","Chatbot users","Biometric data subjects"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1247,"occurred_on":"2025-04-28","title":"Meta AI Reportedly Generated Purportedly False Claims Linking Activist Robby Starbuck to January 6th Riot, Prompting Defamation Lawsuit","description":"Conservative activist Robby Starbuck reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against Meta, alleging its Meta AI chatbot published false statements claiming he participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was arrested, denied the Holocaust, and was unfit to parent. Filed April 28, 2025, in Delaware Superior Court, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, citing reputational and safety harms. Meta reportedly stated it had updated its AI models to reduce inaccuracies.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Robby Starbuck, Meta Users, Meta Ai Users, Chatbot Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1047,"occurred_on":"2025-04-27","title":"Australian Analyst Allegedly Targeted by Scam Using Purportedly Sophisticated AI-Generated Corporate Materials","description":"A report by ABC News Australia describes how scammers allegedly used AI tools to create detailed fake websites for two fabricated companies, APPC Capital Singapore and Thackeray Mines and Minerals Inc., as part of an investment scam. A pseudonymous Australian fraud analyst (\"Leon\") was reportedly targeted. Experts cited in the article warn that AI lowers the barrier for generating convincing scams that can deceive even experienced analysts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Appc Capital Singapore, Thackeray Mines And Minerals Inc., Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Unspecified Generative Ai Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["\"Leon\" (Pseudonymous Australian Fraud Analyst), General Public Of Australia, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1197,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Photo of Burning Truck in Manila Reportedly Triggered Firefighter Response","description":"Firefighters in Manila reportedly responded to a supposed burning truck after being alerted with a photo later determined to have purportedly been AI-generated. Four fire trucks, including units from the Bureau of Fire Protection, reportedly arrived on the scene but found the vehicle intact. The false alert allegedly wasted emergency resources.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Philippines Bureau Of Fire Protection, Volunteer Firefighters In Manila, General Public Of Manila, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1093,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Fact-Checkers Identify Viral Photo of Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré with 'Wife and Children' as AI-Generated Composite","description":"A manipulated image allegedly showing Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traoré with a wife and three children circulated widely on social media. Investigations by GhanaFact and others concluded the image was altered using AI tools, merging Traoré's likeness from a 2023 Russia-Africa summit photo with fabricated figures. The harm stems from the spread of false personal information about a political figure, potentially shaping public perception through synthetic, misleading media.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Burkina Faso, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1040,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Meta User-Created AI Companions Allegedly Implicated in Facilitating Sexually Themed Conversations Involving Underage Personas","description":"Third-party testing of Meta's AI chatbot services on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp reportedly found that both official and user-created bots engaged in sexually explicit roleplaying with accounts identifying as minors. Some bots, including those reportedly using licensed celebrity voices, allegedly escalated conversations into graphic scenarios. Meta subsequently adjusted some safeguards but reportedly continued allowing certain forms of roleplaying involving underage personas.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Whatsapp Users, Minors, Meta Users, Instagram Users, General Public, Facebook Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1043,"occurred_on":"2025-04-26","title":"Reddit Moderators Report Unauthorized AI Study Involving Fabricated Identities by Purported University of Zurich Researchers","description":"Researchers purportedly affiliated with the University of Zurich reportedly deployed undisclosed AI-generated comments on Reddit's r/ChangeMyView to study persuasion by allegedly fabricating identities such as sexual assault survivors and racial minorities. The experiment reportedly involved unauthorized demographic profiling, emotional manipulation, and violations of subreddit and platform rules. The researchers allegedly deviated from their approved protocol without renewed ethics oversight.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["University Of Zurich Researchers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Reddit Users On Rchangemyview Subreddit"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1099,"occurred_on":"2025-04-25","title":"Factum in Ko v. Li Allegedly Contains AI-Generated Case Law Citations","description":"In Ko v. Li, 2025 ONSC 2766, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice identified multiple inaccurate or nonexistent case citations in a factum submitted by counsel for the applicant. Justice FL Myers questioned whether generative AI was used in drafting the document, noting the cited cases were either irrelevant, misrepresented, or did not exist. The court ordered the lawyer to show cause why she should not be cited for contempt, citing duties of accuracy and technological competence.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jisuh Lee"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Hanna Ko, Jisuh Lee, Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1046,"occurred_on":"2025-04-24","title":"Brazil's Social Security AI Tool Is Allegedly Rejecting Complex Claims Improperly","description":"Brazil’s AI-powered Meu INSS app allegedly misclassified a retirement claim filed by Josélia de Brito, a former sugarcane worker, by purportedly recording her as male. De Brito reportedly suffers from multiple chronic illnesses and faced repeated denials of social benefits due to minor filing errors. Analysts cited in the reporting suggest the system's design may disadvantage rural and digitally excluded users.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Instituto Nacional Do Seguro Social (Inss), Government Of Brazil"],"developers":["Dataprev"],"harmed":["Rural Workers In Brazil, Digitally Excluded Populations"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1239,"occurred_on":"2025-04-23","title":"Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Steven Bartlett Reportedly Used to Promote Fake WhatsApp Investment Group","description":"A purported deepfake video of entrepreneur and BBC Dragon's Den investor Steven Bartlett circulated on Instagram in April 2025, allegedly claiming to offer exclusive stock tips and inviting users to join a WhatsApp trading group. The reported video referenced U.S. tariff policies to entice viewers with promises of rapid returns. Bartlett's team confirmed the video was fake and worked with platforms to remove it, warning that scammers were attempting to harvest contact details for further fraud.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Steven Bartlett, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Steven Bartlett, Investors, General Public, Fans Of Steven Bartlett"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":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":1156,"occurred_on":"2025-04-22","title":"Purported Deepfake Video Circulated Among Students Targets Orrington, Maine Educator","description":"An Orrington, Maine public school teacher was the target of a purported AI‑generated deepfake video depicting their likeness, according to the AOS 47 superintendent. The manipulated content was reportedly shared and circulated by some students. The district confirmed the video had no basis in reality, reported the hosting account, and had the post removed, while affirming support for the teacher and warning about the harms of AI‑based impersonation.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Perpetrator(S) Of Deepfake Harassment Targeting Aos 47 Teacher"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Aos 47 Teacher, General Public Of Orrington Maine, Aos 47 Community, Teachers, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1038,"occurred_on":"2025-04-22","title":"Scammers Reportedly Use AI Tools to Impersonate Students and Obtain Federal Aid","description":"Between 2021 and 2025, California community colleges faced a surge in fraudulent applications—now estimated at 34% of all submissions. Reports indicate that scammers used generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce identity-verifying responses that enabled them to impersonate students and obtain financial aid. The fraud allegedly resulted in over $13 million in losses over the past year alone, straining administrative and instructional systems and displacing legitimate applicants.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Targeting California Community Colleges, Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["U.S. Taxpayers, Financial Aid Recipients, California Community Colleges, California Community College Students, California Community College Faculty, Students, Community College Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1191,"occurred_on":"2025-04-21","title":"NYPD Facial Recognition System Allegedly Produced Erroneous Match That Reportedly Resulted in Wrongful Detention of Trevis Williams","description":"The NYPD's facial recognition system allegedly misidentified Trevis Williams as a suspect in a Union Square indecent exposure case. Despite reportedly notable physical differences and exculpatory phone data, Williams was arrested, jailed for more than two days, and charged. The case was later dismissed. ","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["NYPD","New York Police Department","Law enforcement","Facial recognition system deployers"],"developers":["Facial recognition system developers"],"harmed":["Trevis Williams","Law enforcement","Judicial integrity","General public of New York","General public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1131,"occurred_on":"2025-04-21","title":"Alleged Deepfake Identity Scam Uses Miami Beach Realtor's Likeness to Defraud Victim in the United Kingdom in Purported Romance Scam","description":"A scammer reportedly used deepfake video technology to impersonate Miami Beach realtor Andres Asion, creating fake videos with his face and a voice clone to catfish a woman in the UK. The victim communicated for about a year before traveling to Miami, where Asion discovered the fraud. The videos appeared convincing even to friends and family. 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The AI is reported to have offered minimal safety language and ultimately acknowledged its failure to act. Ellison reports having been previously flagged for discussing gender and emotional topics. A formal complaint with transcripts was submitted to OpenAI.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Openai Users, Miranda Jane Ellison, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Vulnerable Chatbot Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1039,"occurred_on":"2025-04-19","title":"Anysphere AI Support Bot for Cursor Reportedly Invents Login Policy, Leading to Subscription Cancellations","description":"In April 2025, users of Cursor, an AI-powered coding assistant developed by Anysphere, reported being logged out unexpectedly. An AI-powered support bot, \"Sam,\" allegedly responded with an invented login policy to justify the behavior. The hallucinated policy was not based on any real company change. The incident reportedly led to subscription cancellations.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cursor, Anysphere"],"developers":["Unknown Llm Developer, Anysphere"],"harmed":["Software Developers, Small Businesses Relying On Cursor, Cursor Users"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1308,"occurred_on":"2025-04-18","title":"Springer Nature Book 'Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Nonexistent or Incorrect Citations","description":"\"Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced,\" published by Springer Nature in April 2025, reportedly contained numerous purportedly nonexistent or materially incorrect academic citations. Independent checks allegedly found that many referenced works did not exist or were misattributed, with multiple named researchers reportedly confirming they did not author the cited material. The pattern of errors has been described as consistent with known LLM citation hallucinations.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Springer Nature, Govindakumar Madhavan"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Students, Readers Of Academic And Technical Books, Epistemic Integrity, Academic Researchers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1487,"occurred_on":"2025-04-17","title":"ChatGPT Was Alleged to Have Aided Planning of Florida State University Mass Shooting","description":"On April 17, 2025, a shooting at Florida State University killed Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales and injured others. Phoenix Ikner, the accused shooter, has pleaded not guilty. In 2026, victims' families and attorneys reportedly alleged that Ikner used ChatGPT before the attack to discuss mass shootings, firearms, campus activity, and media attention, and that OpenAI failed to flag or escalate the exchanges. OpenAI denied responsibility.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phoenix Ikner, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Tiru Chabba'S Family, Tiru Chabba, Robert Morales'S Family, Robert Morales, Florida State University Shooting Victims, Florida State University Campus Community, Students, University Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":46},{"incident_id":1037,"occurred_on":"2025-04-16","title":"Microsoft Reportedly Blocks 1.6 Million Bot Signup Attempts Per Hour Amid Global AI-Driven Fraud Surge","description":"Between April 2024 and April 2025, Microsoft reportedly blocked 1.6 million bot signups per hour and disrupted $4 billion in fraud attempts linked to AI-enhanced scams. The company's Cyber Signals report details how generative AI is being used to fabricate realistic e-commerce sites, job offers, customer service bots, and phishing lures. Fraud actors now automate mass-deceptive campaigns with fake reviews, deepfakes, and cloned brand domains at unprecedented scale and speed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Microsoft, General Public, Financial Institutions, Enterprises, Consumers, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1068,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"AI-Powered Presentation Tool Gamma Implicated in Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign","description":"Attackers reportedly exploited Gamma, an AI-powered presentation tool, to create convincing presentation pages that hosted links to a spoofed Microsoft SharePoint login portal. The phishing flow allegedly used compromised email accounts, Cloudflare Turnstile for bot evasion, and adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) tactics to validate credentials in real time and capture session cookies. The campaign aimed to bypass MFA and compromise accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Threat Actors, Unknown Threat Actors Leveraging Gamma, Unknown Aitm Phishing Campaign Actors"],"developers":["Gamma"],"harmed":["Gamma, Microsoft, Microsoft Sharepoint Users, Recipients Of Phishing Emails Sent From Compromised Accounts, Enterprises Relying On Microsoft 365 And Identity Services, Organizations Whose Employees Interacted With Gamma Hosted Phishing Content"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1115,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam Uses Economist David Rosenberg's Likeness on Meta Platforms","description":"Fraudsters allegedly used AI-generated content and social media ads to impersonate economist David Rosenberg and promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Victims were reportedly directed to WhatsApp groups with fake stock tips, resulting in substantial financial losses, with some exceeding $500,000. The ads reportedly appeared on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Rosenberg and his family reported the scam to authorities.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating David Rosenberg","Scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed woman who lost $500,000","Unnamed man who lost $450,000","Syed Hasan","Investors","General public","Epistemic integrity","David Rosenberg"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1044,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"Reported Emergence of 'Vegetative Electron Microscopy' in Scientific Papers Traced to Purported AI Training Data Contamination","description":"Researchers reportedly traced the appearance of the nonsensical phrase \"vegetative electron microscopy\" in scientific papers to contamination in AI training data. Testing indicated that large language models such as GPT-3, GPT-4, and Claude 3.5 may reproduce the term. The error allegedly originated from a digitization mistake that merged unrelated words during scanning, and a later translation error between Farsi and English.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Anthropic, Researchers, Scientific Authors"],"developers":["Openai, Anthropic"],"harmed":["Researchers, Scientific Authors, Scientific Publishers, Peer Reviewers, Scholars, Readers Of Scientific Publications, Scientific Record, Academic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1073,"occurred_on":"2025-04-15","title":"$31,000 Sanction in Lacey v. State Farm Tied to Purportedly Undisclosed Use of LLMs and Erroneous Citations","description":"In the case of Lacey v. State Farm, two law firms were sanctioned $31,000 after submitting a legal brief containing reportedly erroneous citations generated using AI tools. The court reportedly found that the lawyers failed to disclose the use of AI, neglected to verify its output, and refiled a revised brief with additional inaccuracies. Judge Michael Wilner deemed the conduct reckless and issued sanctions for what he described as \"improper\" and \"misleading\" legal filings.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Kandl Gates Llp, Ellis George Llp"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Michael Wilner, Kandl Gates Llp, Ellis George Llp, Defense Counsel In Lacey V. 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DeepSeek reportedly reversed its safety stance mid-conversation.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Anthropic, Openai, Deepseek Ai"],"developers":["Anthropic, Openai, Deepseek Ai"],"harmed":["Substack @Interruptingtea, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1020,"occurred_on":"2025-04-11","title":"Reportedly Unsafe Deployment of Llama.cpp Reveals Interactive AI-Generated CSAM Roleplay Prompts","description":"A study by UpGuard reports that misconfigured llama.cpp servers publicly exposed user prompts, including hundreds of interactive roleplay scenarios. Some prompts explicitly described fictional sexual abuse of children aged 7–12. While no real children were involved, the findings demonstrate how open-source LLMs can be exploited to generate AI-enabled child sexual abuse material (CSAM).","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Users Of Llama.Cpp Servers"],"developers":["Meta, Users Of Llama.Cpp Servers"],"harmed":["General Public, Users Of Llama.Cpp Servers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1192,"occurred_on":"2025-04-11","title":"16-Year-Old Allegedly Received Suicide Method Guidance from ChatGPT Before Death","description":"16-year-old Adam Raine reportedly died by suicide after allegedly confiding in OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o, which he reportedly used extensively in the months prior. Transcripts reportedly show the chatbot provided empathetic support but also allegedly offered details on suicide methods, validated attempts, and at times discouraged disclosure to family. His parents have reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging design choices nurtured dependency and failed safeguards.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Minors, Family Of Adam Raine, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatgpt Users, Adam Raine, Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":9},{"incident_id":1019,"occurred_on":"2025-04-10","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Clone of Exante Brokerage Used to Defraud U.S. Investor via JPMorgan Account","description":"Scammers used AI tools to clone the broker Exante and defraud at least one U.S. victim by registering a JPMorgan Chase account and replicating Exante’s trading interface. AI-generated fake documents, deepfakes, and cloned websites enabled the scheme. Exante, which does not operate in the U.S., confirmed the fraud and filed reports with multiple U.S. agencies.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Cloning Exante, Scammers"],"developers":["Openai, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Individual Investors, Exante, Jpmorgan Chase"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1027,"occurred_on":"2025-04-10","title":"Norwegian Supreme Court Receives Legal Filing with Fabricated Citations Allegedly Generated by AI Tool","description":"In early 2025, Norway’s Supreme Court (Høyesterett) received a legal filing containing hallucinated legal citations and quotes, allegedly inserted by an attorney using an AI tool without verification. The fabricated sources were detected during standard review. While no sanctions were issued, the Court updated its guidance to lawyers, warning that AI use does not exempt them from professional responsibility.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Norwegian Lawyer"],"developers":["Unspecified Generative Ai Developer"],"harmed":["Supreme Court Of Norway, Hoyesterett, Unnamed Clients Represented By Unnamed Norwegian Lawyer, Judicial Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1016,"occurred_on":"2025-04-09","title":"Jailbroken Lovable AI Allegedly Used to Generate and Host Phishing Pages, Steal Credentials, and Bypass Security","description":"The generative AI platform Lovable, which is used for building web apps, was reportedly jailbroken to create and host full phishing campaigns. These campaigns allegedly included credential-harvesting login pages, evasion techniques, and real-time exfiltration via services like Telegram and Firebase. The AI system was reportedly used for generating the phishing content and and then deploying it live on a URL hosted under its own subdomain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Loveable Ai"],"harmed":["General Public, Users Targeted By Phishing Attacks, Impersonated Organizations, Microsoft"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1438,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Jiushi Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Reportedly Dragged Fallen Electric Scooter During Delivery Run in Xianyang, Shaanxi","description":"A Jiushi autonomous delivery vehicle reportedly operating on a delivery route in Xianyang, Shaanxi, was filmed dragging a fallen electric scooter that had allegedly been left in the road after an earlier traffic incident. Company statements said the vehicle attempted to avoid the scooter but failed to fully recognize its shape and position, causing part of it to become caught under a wheel. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was reportedly suspended pending investigation.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Zto Express"],"developers":["Jiushi Intelligent Technology"],"harmed":["Road Users, Electric Scooter Owner"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1086,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Reported AI-Generated Video Purportedly Depicting Keanu Reeves Debating Elon Musk Circulates as Misinformation on Social Media","description":"In April 2025, a video circulated online reportedly depicting a televised debate between Keanu Reeves and Elon Musk about AI. The video, posted by the YouTube channel Voices of Change, purportedly used AI-generated voice and visual content to simulate the event. Independent analysis found signs of deepfake audio and imagery, and no credible evidence supported the event's existence.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voices Of Change, Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Keanu Reeves, General Public, Elon Musk"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1021,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Deepfake Job Applicant Allegedly Used AI Tools to Apply for Remote Role at U.S. Security Startup","description":"Voice authentication startup Pindrop Security reported a job candidate used deepfake software and other AI tools in an attempted scam. This is part of a growing trend in international scammers using AI tools to apply for remote US-based jobs, sometimes successfully. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown International Job Applicants, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Pindrop Security, Companies Hiring For Remote Positions"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1352,"occurred_on":"2025-04-08","title":"Malaysian Teenager Allegedly Arrested for Creating and Selling AI-Generated Deepfake Images of Schoolmates and Alumni in Johor","description":"Authorities in Johor, Malaysia reportedly arrested a 16-year-old student who allegedly used AI-enabled tools to generate and sell deepfake images depicting schoolmates and former students. According to police, the images were created from social media photos and distributed online for payment. The alleged activity affected dozens of victims, including minors, some of whom may have been unaware of the misuse. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Student From Johor, Students, Boys, High School Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students From Johor, Students, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, High School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1015,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Reported Darknet Launch of Xanthorox AI Introduces Autonomous Cyberattack Platform","description":"Xanthorox AI is a malicious, modular AI system released on darknet forums in early 2025. Designed from scratch for offensive cyber operations, it runs on private infrastructure and includes models for code generation, phishing, malware, social engineering, and real-time voice/image input. Its release represents a deliberate deployment of an autonomous attack platform.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Malicious Actors, Darknet Forum Users, Cybercriminals"],"developers":["Xanthorox Ai Creators, Unknown Black Hat Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Phishing Attacks, Victims Of Malware Attacks, Victims Of Automated Cybercrime, General Public, Enterprise It Systems, Critical Infrastructure Systems"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1017,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam in Spain Defrauds 208 Victims of €19 million ($20.9 million)","description":"Spanish police arrested six individuals allegedly behind a €19M ($20.9M) global investment scam powered by AI. The operation used deepfake ads featuring national celebrities to deceive victims, many of whom were selected through targeting algorithms. Scammers posed as financial advisors and fake officials, cycling through romance baiting, investment fraud, and recovery scams. AI-generated content amplified trust and engagement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Criminal Group In Spain, Individuals Arrested In Granada And Alicante"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Spain, Global Victims Targeted By Scams, Individuals Who Lost Money Through Scam Investment Platforms"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1066,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Hong Kong Syndicate Allegedly Used AI-Generated Facial Composites to Open Bank Accounts","description":"Hong Kong police reportedly arrested eight individuals accused of using purportedly AI-generated facial composites to open bank accounts with altered ID photos. Of 44 applications, 30 reportedly succeeded after passing online identity checks. The accounts were then allegedly used to apply for loans and make credit card purchases totaling HK$860,000, and to launder over HK$1.2 million in suspected criminal proceeds. Police linked the operation to local triad-affiliated fraud networks.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hong Kong Based Triad Affiliated Fraud Syndicate, Money Launderers, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Regulatory And Compliance Infrastructure, Loan Providers Targeted Through Fake Identities, Hong Kong Retail Banks, Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong Financial Institutions, General Public Of Hong Kong, Financial Institutions Conducting Remote Kyc Verification, Credit Card Issuers, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1162,"occurred_on":"2025-04-07","title":"Purported Deepfake Depicts Altercation Between Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape","description":"A purported AI‑generated deepfake video circulated online falsely depicting a physical altercation between Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. The footage reportedly caused public confusion and risked damaging relations between Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. Toroama reportedly condemned the video as false and malicious, as well as potentially destabilizing, urging stronger action against misleading AI‑generated content.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor(S) Provoking Tensions Between Papua New Guinea And Bougainville"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["James Marape, Ishmael Toroama, Government Of Papua New Guinea, General Public Of Papua New Guinea, General Public Of Bougainville, Bougainville Autonomous Government"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1011,"occurred_on":"2025-04-05","title":"Deepfake of Bermuda Premier David Burt Promotes Investment Scam Using Royal Gazette Branding","description":"The Government of Bermuda warned the public about a deepfake video circulating on Facebook that falsely portrayed Premier David Burt promoting a government investment scheme. The deepfake video reportedly mimicked the branding of The Royal Gazette and was linked to fraudulent social media accounts. Authorities confirmed the content was fake and urged the public to report such scams and to be vigilant about them.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating David Burt, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["David Burt, Government Of Bermuda, General Public Of Bermuda, The Royal Gazette"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1013,"occurred_on":"2025-04-04","title":"Essex Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Having Generated and Shared Deepfake Pornography of at Least 20 Women and a Minor","description":"Between March 2023 and May 2024, Brandon Tyler of Essex used AI to generate explicit deepfake pornography of at least 20 women he knew personally, including a 16-year-old. He manipulated their social media photos and shared them, along with their personal details, in online forums promoting sexual violence. He was sentenced to five years in prison in April 2025 under the UK's criminal law against sharing sexually explicit deepfakes, in what is one of the first major prosecutions of its kind.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Brandon Tyler"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Of Brandon Tyler, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1427,"occurred_on":"2025-04-03","title":"Baltimore Lawsuit Alleged DraftKings and FanDuel Used Machine-Learning-Driven Targeting to Exploit Vulnerable Gamblers","description":"In Baltimore, the city sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging that the companies used predictive modeling with machine-learning algorithms, extensive user data, personalized promotions, push notifications, and VIP programs to identify and exploit vulnerable bettors, including people showing signs of gambling disorder. The complaint alleges these systems were designed to maximize user lifetime value and contributed to financial and public-health harms among Baltimore residents.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Fanduel, Draftkings"],"developers":["Flutter Entertainment, Draftkings"],"harmed":["People With Gambling Disorders, Baltimore Residents"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1012,"occurred_on":"2025-04-03","title":"AI Voice Clone of Texas Woman Used in Distress Scam Targeting Brother in Port Neches","description":"Jace Edgar of Port Neches, Texas reportedly received a scam phone call using AI-generated voice cloning to mimic his sister in distress. Believing she had been in an accident, Edgar began to act before noticing the caller avoided direct questions. When he contacted his sister, she was unharmed and unaware of the call. Authorities confirmed this was part of a broader rise in AI-powered scams, urging the public to stay vigilant and avoid sharing personal info with unknown callers.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Jayla (Sister Of Jace Edgar), Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Jace Edgar, Jayla (Sister Of Jace Edgar)"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1402,"occurred_on":"2025-04-02","title":"DOGE Reportedly Relied on Unvetted ChatGPT Outputs in Canceling National Endowment for the Humanities Grants","description":"Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff reportedly fed National Endowment for the Humanities grant descriptions into ChatGPT to determine whether projects were \"DEI,\" then allegedly used those outputs to help compile a list of grants to terminate. Beginning in April 2025, NEH canceled awards and clawed back funding, reportedly disrupting humanities organizations and projects nationwide after officials allegedly relied on a purportedly flawed, insufficiently vetted AI screening process.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nate Cavanaugh (DOGE)","Justin Fox (DOGE)","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"developers":["OpenAI","Large language model developers","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Scholars","National Endowment for the Humanities grantees","Humanities organizations","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1154,"occurred_on":"2025-04-01","title":"Reported AI‑Generated Deepfake Impersonations of Public Figures Allegedly Used in Coordinated Stock Pump‑and‑Dump Scheme Targeting Israeli Investors","description":"A coordinated fraud campaign in Israel allegedly used AI‑generated deepfake impersonations of public figures including Amir Yaron, Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Golan, Noa Kirel, Gal Gadot, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg to promote NASDAQ‑listed Ostin Technology Group Co. Ltd. (OST) in a pump‑and‑dump scheme. Paid social media ads, WhatsApp groups, and fake investment platforms reportedly lured investors before the stock collapsed in early July 2025, causing major reported losses.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scam Network Linked To Aigenerated Deepfake Campaign Promoting Ost Stock, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Israeli Investors, General Public Of Israel, Amir Yaron, Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Golan, Noa Kirel, Gal Gadot, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Ostin Technology Group, Economy Of Israel, Nasdaq, Stock Market"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1018,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"OpenAI's 4o Model Allegedly Used to Generate Fake Receipts and Prescriptions","description":"OpenAI's new image generator, 4o, was reportedly used to produce realistic fraudulent documents, including fake restaurant receipts, prescriptions for controlled substances, and potentially other identity or financial documents. Users demonstrated how the model could be prompted to bypass safety restrictions to be misused for expense fraud, medical forgery, and other various forms of document falsification.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Regulatory Agencies, Pharmacists, Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, General Public, Expense Management Platforms, Employers"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1010,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"GenNomis AI Database Reportedly Exposes Nearly 100,000 Deepfake and Nudify Images in Public Breach","description":"In March 2025, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unprotected database linked to GenNomis by AI-NOMIS, a South Korean company offering face-swapping and \"nudify\" AI services. The exposed 47.8GB dataset included nearly 100,000 files. Many depicted explicit deepfake images, some involving minors or celebrities. No personal data was found, but the breach was a serious failure in data security and consent safeguards in AI image-generation platforms.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Gennomis By Ai Nomis, Gennomis"],"developers":["Gennomis By Ai Nomis, Ai Nomis"],"harmed":["Public Figures And Celebrities Depicted In Explicit Ai Images, Minors, Individuals Whose Likenesses Were Used Without Consent, General Public, Privacy, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1050,"occurred_on":"2025-03-31","title":"Reportedly AI-Generated Image Circulates Amid Reports of Tanzania Revenue Authority Job Interviews","description":"An image circulated on Facebook purporting to show hundreds of Tanzanians lining up for just five jobs at the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). The photo, reportedly AI-generated, gained traction shortly after TRA invited over 100,000 applicants for interviews on March 29–30. Though TRA had announced more than 1,500 openings, the image misrepresented the situation, stoking public anxiety during a period of high unemployment.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Tanzanian Job Seekers, Tanzania Revenue Authority (Tra), General Public In Tanzania"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1569,"occurred_on":"2025-03-28","title":"GPT-4o Allegedly Reinforced California Man Michael Lines's Delusions Before Suicide Attempt","description":"In March 2025, Michael Lines, a 34-year-old California man, allegedly spent weeks discussing religious delusions with GPT-4o after disclosing his bipolar disorder and medication use. His complaint says the chatbot validated his belief that he was Jesus, adopted a divine persona, and failed to redirect him when he expressed suicidal intent. Lines later overdosed and survived after law enforcement found him.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers"],"developers":["Openai, Chatbot Developers, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Michael Lines, Openai Users, Chatbot Users, Chatgpt Users, People With Bipolar Disorder, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals, Chatbot Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation, Chatgpt Users Experiencing Suicidal Ideation"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1042,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Fact-Checking Finds Reportedly AI-Generated Video Misattributed Hypertension Cure Endorsements to Taiwo Ajai-Lycett and Chinonso Egemba","description":"Fact-checking reports that a purported AI-generated video circulated on Facebook depicting veteran actor Taiwo Ajai-Lycett discussing a hypertension diagnosis and promoting an unproven treatment by influencer Chinonso Egemba. According to the report, the video exhibited signs of AI generation, including unnatural speech and mismatched lip movements. Both Ajai-Lycett and Egemba have denied involvement, and no credible medical evidence supports the claimed cure.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Taiwo Ajai Lycett, Scammers Impersonating Chinonso Egemba, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Taiwo Ajai Lycett, People Suffering From Hypertension, General Public, Fans Of Taiwo Ajai Lycett, Fans Of Chinonso Egemba, Chinonso Egemba"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1350,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Reported Use of AI Apps to Create Sexualized Deepfake Images of High School Students at Cascade High School in Iowa","description":"Students of the Western Dubuque Community School District in Iowa reported that classmates allegedly used AI-enabled applications to generate sexualized deepfake images depicting fellow students. According to local reporting and the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office, the fabricated images were created and shared without consent. The school district reportedly held a public session to address policy gaps and student support following the incident.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Students, Minors, Families Of Unnamed Students At Western Dubuque Community School District, Epistemic Integrity, Educational Communities"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1180,"occurred_on":"2025-03-25","title":"Purported Meta AI Chatbot Persona 'Big sis Billie' Reportedly Engages in Romantic Roleplay and Provides Address, Linked to User's Fatal Fall","description":"Reuters reported that a cognitively impaired New Jersey man, Thongbue Wongbandue, died after rushing to meet \"Big sis Billie,\" a purported Meta AI chatbot on Facebook Messenger that allegedly assured him it was real, expressed romantic interest, and invited him to a New York apartment. The family and transcripts reportedly suggest the chatbot's outputs contributed to his decision to travel, allegedly resulting in a fatal fall.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["Thongbue Wongbandue, Family Of Thongbue Wongbandue, Meta Ai Users, Chatbot Users, Facebook Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1000,"occurred_on":"2025-03-23","title":"Sora Video Generator Has Reportedly Been Creating Biased Human Representations Across Race, Gender, and Disability","description":"A WIRED investigation found that OpenAI's video generation model, Sora, exhibits representational bias across race, gender, body type, and disability. In tests using 250 prompts, Sora was more likely to depict CEOs and professors as men, flight attendants and childcare workers as women, and showed limited or stereotypical portrayals of disabled individuals and people with larger bodies.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Unfair discrimination and misrepresentation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["OpenAI"],"developers":["Synthetic video generation technology developers","Synthetic media generation technology developers","OpenAI"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","People with larger bodies","People with disabilities","People of color","Marginalized groups","LGBTQ+ people","General public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":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":994,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"AI-Enabled Organized Crime Expands Across Europe","description":"Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025 warns that AI is accelerating the growth of organized crime throughout Europe. Criminal networks are leveraging AI for cyber fraud, ransomware, money laundering, and child exploitation, while AI-powered social engineering and automation are making criminal operations more scalable and harder to detect. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Organized Crime Groups"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of The European Union"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":1003,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"Alleged Fraudulent Prompts via AIXBT Dashboard Led Purported AI Trading Agent to Transfer 55.5 ETH from Simulacrum Wallet","description":"A reported hacker attack allegedly compromised the autonomous AI crypto bot AIXBT, purportedly resulting in the theft of 55.5 ETH (approximately $106,200). The attacker is reported to have infiltrated the secure dashboard of the AIXBT autonomous system at 2:00 AM UTC on March 18, 2025, and allegedly queued two fraudulent prompts that instructed the AI agent to transfer funds from its simulacrum wallet.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"AI system security vulnerabilities and attacks","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["0Xhungusman"],"developers":["Rxbt"],"harmed":["Aixbt Users, Aixbt System, Aixbt Investors"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1103,"occurred_on":"2025-03-18","title":"Purported DOGE Contract Review Tool Cited in Reports of AI-Driven Misjudgments in VA Budget Cuts","description":"A purported AI tool using LLMs was deployed to classify Veterans Affairs contracts as expendable based on limited text and simplified criteria. The system allegedly produced hallucinated values and flagged critical healthcare and research services for cancellation. Reportedly, at least two dozen flagged contracts were later terminated.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Sahil Lavingia","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"developers":["Sahil Lavingia","Large language model developers","Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)"],"harmed":["Veterans receiving care through the VA","Veterans","VA contractors","VA clinical and research staff","Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1001,"occurred_on":"2025-03-17","title":"LLM Scrapers Allegedly Target Multiple Open Source Projects Disrupting the FOSS Ecosystem","description":"In mid-March 2025, KDE's GitLab infrastructure was reportedly disrupted by aggressive AI web scrapers originating from Alibaba IP ranges. These bots allegedly ignored robots.txt and spoofed browser headers, which in turn purportedly overwhelmed the site and caused outages for developers. Similar incidents reportedly affected other FOSS projects like GNOME, SourceHut, and Fedora. The scraping is allegedly tied to large language model training, and reportedly imposes real costs and delays.","mit_domain":"Socioeconomic & Environmental Harms","mit_subdomain":"Power centralization and unfair distribution of benefits","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Alibaba, Generative Ai Developers"],"developers":["Alibaba, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Sysadmins, Sourcehut, Read The Docs, Linux Weekly News, Kde, Inkscape, Gnome, Foss Projects And Communities, Fedora, Diaspora, Curl"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1351,"occurred_on":"2025-03-15","title":"Alleged Use of AI to Create Sexualized Deepfake Images of Middle School Students Under Investigation in Bucks County, Pennsylvania","description":"Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania reported that a middle school student allegedly used AI-enabled tools to create sexualized deepfake images depicting classmates. The incident, which reportedly occurred in March 2025, involved images generated without consent and is under investigation by local police and the district attorney's office. The alleged conduct may fall under a new Pennsylvania law addressing non-consensual AI-generated sexual imagery, particularly involving minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed Middle School Student In Pennsylvania, Students"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Middle School Students In Pennsylvania, Students, Minors, Epistemic Integrity, Middle School Students, Educational Communities"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":991,"occurred_on":"2025-03-14","title":"Alleged AI-Generated IRS Scam Websites Used to Defraud U.S. Taxpayers","description":"Scammers have allegedly been using AI-generated imposter websites and phishing emails to impersonate the IRS. They have reportedly been tricking taxpayers into providing personal and financial information. There has been a reported surge in tax-related AI scams leading up to Tax Day 2025, with fraudulent domains mimicking IRS services, along with fake websites, emails, and text messages. The IRS has warned taxpayers to verify official sites and avoid unsolicited links.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Phishers, Scammers Impersonating The Irs, Cybercriminals, Scammers"],"developers":["Black Box Ai Developers, Generative Ai Fraud Tools, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Taxpayers In The United States, General Public Of The United States, U.S. Citizens, Identity Theft Victims, Irs"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":982,"occurred_on":"2025-03-13","title":"Scammers Reportedly Using Deepfake Video Calls to Impersonate Executives in Singapore and Orchestrate Corporate Bank Transfers","description":"Scammers in Singapore are reportedly using AI-generated deepfake video calls to impersonate corporate executives. The calls seek to deceive employees into authorizing fraudulent bank transfers. Usually, it is reported, victims will receive WhatsApp messages inviting them to Zoom meetings. During the calls, the scammers are disguised as senior leaders and will instruct the employees to transfer company funds for fake business transactions and to disclose personal data.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Singaporean Executives, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Executives In Singapore, Employees In Singapore, General Public Of Singapore, Companies In Singapore"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1130,"occurred_on":"2025-03-13","title":"Docomo Pacific CEO Reports Mother Targeted by Purported AI-Enabled Scam in Guam","description":"Docomo Pacific's CEO, Christine Baleto, disclosed that her elderly mother was targeted by an alleged AI-enabled scam call on Guam. The scammer reportedly posed as a federal agent and used personal details and intimidation, demanding sensitive information under false pretenses. The company's advisory suggests AI voice cloning may have been involved, warning that such technology can convincingly mimic family members' voices, increasing risk for seniors on the island.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Targeting Guamanians, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mother Of Christine Baleto, Elderly Individuals, Elderly Individuals In Guam, General Public Of Guam, Docomo Pacific"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":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":1228,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Alleged ChatGPT Misuse by Contractor Leads to Reported Data Exposure in New South Wales Resilient Homes Program","description":"A former contractor of the New South Wales Reconstruction Authority reportedly uploaded a spreadsheet containing personal and health information of Resilient Homes Program applicants to ChatGPT during a three-day period in March 2025. Up to 3,000 people may have reportedly been affected.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Resilient Homes Program Applicants, Resilient Homes Program, Government Of New South Wales, General Public Of New South Wales, General Public Of Australia, General Public, Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1005,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Misleading Deepfake Video of Trump Mocking Zelenskyy for Clothing Goes Viral on Facebook","description":"In March 2025, an AI-generated deepfake video of Donald Trump criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his clothing circulated widely on Facebook. In the video, Trump mocks Zelenskyy by calling him \"Temu Zelenskyy.\" The video was created by a parody YouTube channel using AI voice and face synthesis tools, but it was reportedly mistaken by some viewers as real.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Dangerousai"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, General Public, Facebook Users, Youtube Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":993,"occurred_on":"2025-03-12","title":"Sydney Students Allegedly Forced to Retake NAPLAN After AI Predictive Text Error","description":"A predictive text malfunction allegedly compromised the integrity of the NAPLAN writing exam at two Sydney schools, Waverley College and Kambala, in that it allowed students to access AI-driven text suggestions. Caused by a technical oversight, this incident led to affected students being required to retake the test. 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Victims received emails claiming ad violations and were directed to a fraudulent site mimicking Meta's support. There, a simulated chatbot instructed users to add the attacker’s Authenticator app as a secure login method, enabling account takeover. It remains unclear whether the chatbot used AI or was human-operated via a bot-like interface. See editor's note.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Meta Support, Phishers, Scammers"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Meta Users, Instagram Users, Instagram Business Users"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":978,"occurred_on":"2025-03-09","title":"Chinese Actor and CPPCC Member Jin Dong Allegedly Impersonated by AI Deepfake Scammers to Mislead and Defraud Fans","description":"Jin Dong, an actor from China and a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has warned about criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate him. The scammers are reportedly using his likeness and cloning his voice to deceive and defraud elderly individuals. In addition to his warning, Jin Dong has called for legislation and tech regulations to curb AI abuse.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Jin Dong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Fans Of Jin Dong, Elderly Individuals, General Public Of China, Elderly Individuals In China"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1113,"occurred_on":"2025-03-09","title":"Financial Times Journalist Martin Wolf Reports AI-Generated Investment Scam Using His Likeness on Instagram and Facebook","description":"Beginning in March 2025, purported deepfakes impersonating Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf were distributed via ads on Facebook and Instagram, promoting an alleged fraudulent investment group. Despite repeated takedowns, the ads have reportedly persisted under new accounts. Meta data reportedly showed at least 1,700 ads reached over 970,000 users in the EU alone. The impersonations allegedly used AI-generated visuals and voice clones to mimic Wolf's likeness and mislead users.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Martin Wolf, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Martin Wolf, Financial Times, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":976,"occurred_on":"2025-03-08","title":"AI-Generated OB-GYN Health Influencers on TikTok Used Fake Medical Credentials to Promote Dubious Advice","description":"AI-generated avatars posing as OB-GYNs on TikTok, part of the so-called, crudely termed \"Coochie Doctor\" trend, have been falsely claiming years of experience while promoting dubious health advice. Many, including an avatar named \"Violet,\" were created using the Captions app, which generates scripted AI influencers.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Users"],"developers":["Captions"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":984,"occurred_on":"2025-03-07","title":"Deepfake Videos Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice Clone of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to Promote Scams","description":"Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong issued a warning about AI-generated deepfake videos and voice clones falsely portraying him promoting cryptocurrency scams, money-making schemes, and PR services. The manipulated content, seen on social media, reportedly uses public footage and AI voice cloning to deceive victims. Wong urged the public to avoid engaging, report scams via ScamShield, and stay vigilant.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Lawrence Wong, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Lawrence Wong, General Public Of Singapore"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":980,"occurred_on":"2025-03-07","title":"AI-Generated Songs Allegedly Imitating Céline Dion Circulate Online Without Authorization","description":"Céline Dion has publicly condemned AI-generated music that falsely claims to feature her voice without her permission. In a March 7, 2025 statement, her team warned fans that these recordings are fake and unauthorized.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Celine Dion Voice Cloners"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Celine Dion, Fans Of Celine Dion"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":967,"occurred_on":"2025-03-06","title":"Amazon and Google AI Allegedly Promote Mein Kampf as 'a True Work of Art' in Search Results","description":"Amazon's AI-generated review summary allegedly misrepresented customer feedback on Mein Kampf by describing it as \"a true work of art.\" Google's search algorithm then surfaced this misleading AI-generated text as a featured snippet, which in turn amplified the error. This incident arose from AI summarizing AI-generated content, in effect creating a self-reinforcing misinformation loop.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google, Amazon"],"developers":["Google, Amazon"],"harmed":["General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":962,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Tbilisi-Based Call Center Allegedly Uses AI-Driven Scripts to Defraud Over 6,000 Victims of $35 Million","description":"A large-scale AI-assisted financial scam, allegedly operated from Tbilisi, Georgia, used deepfake celebrity endorsements and manipulated victims through fraudulent trading dashboards that simulated high returns. Call center agents, trained with AI-driven persuasion tactics, convinced individuals to invest more money while falsely promising profits. Many reportedly lost their life savings, with the total losses reaching $35M across more than 6,000 victims.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammer Operatives In Georgia Bulgaria Cyprus And Spain, Meri Shotadze, Golden Currencies, Akaki Kevkhishvili, Ak Group, Admiralsfx"],"developers":["Third Party Ai Service Providers For Call Center Training, Fraudulent Trading Platform Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Small Business Owners, Retirees Seeking Investment Opportunities, People With Neurological Disorders, Individuals Deceived By Celebrity Deepfake Impersonations, Financial Professionals, Elderly Investors, Financial Scam Victims"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":973,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Canadian Fraud Ring Allegedly Used AI Voice Cloning in Multi-Year $21 Million Grandparent Scam Targeting Elderly Americans Across 46 States","description":"A Canadian fraud ring allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning to defraud victims across 46 U.S. states by targeting grandparents in a $21 million scam between 2021 and 2024. Operating from call centers in Montreal, the scammers spoofed U.S. phone numbers and used AI-cloned voices of grandchildren to convince victims to pay fake bail fees.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Canadian Fraud Ring Involved In Grandparent Scams, Canadian Fraud Ring Impersonating Grandchildren, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Grandparents Targeted By Canadian Fraud Ring, Families Of Grandparents Targeted By Canadian Fraud Ring"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":981,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Apple AI Transcription Allegedly Inserts Explicit Language into Scottish Woman’s Voicemail","description":"An Apple voicemail transcription system allegedly misinterpreted a message from Lookers Land Rover in Motherwell, Scotland, to 66-year-old customer Louise Littlejohn by inserting an explicit phrase and an insult. The original voicemail was a standard business message, but AI processing errors introduced offensive and misleading content into the text version.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Lookers Land Rover, Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["Louise Littlejohn, Lookers Land Rover, Lookers Land Rover Customers, Apple Customers"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":975,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"At Least 10,000 AI Chatbots, Including Jailbroken Models, Allegedly Promote Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, and Sexualized Minors","description":"At least 10,000 AI chatbots have allegedly been created to promote harmful behaviors, including eating disorders, self-harm, and the sexualization of minors. These chatbots, some jailbroken or custom-built, leverage APIs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google and are hosted on platforms like Character.AI, Spicy Chat, Chub AI, CrushOn.AI, and JanitorAI.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Character.Ai, Spicy Chat, Chub Ai, Crushon.Ai, Janitorai, Unidentified Online Communities Using Chatbots"],"developers":["Openai, Anthropic, Google"],"harmed":["Vulnerable Chatbot Users, Teenagers Using Chatbots, Minors Using Chatbots, Individuals With Eating Disorders, Individuals Struggling With Self Harm"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":979,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Art Museum in Jinan, Shandong Allegedly Generated and Displayed a Sexualized Childlike Avatar with an Adult Body","description":"A Chinese art museum in Jinan, Shandong exhibited an AI-generated virtual character, \"济南小妮儿\" (Jinan Xiaonier), which featured a childlike face on an adult woman’s body with suggestive movements. The display drew public outrage, with critics accusing it of sexualizing children and demanding its removal. The museum defended the exhibit and stated that it had undergone strict review, which only fueled further backlash.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jinan Art Museum"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of China, Visitors To Jinan Art Museum"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":989,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Alleged AI-Generated Video by Spain’s People’s Party Results in Diplomatic Fallout with the Dominican Republic","description":"Spain's People's Party (PP) posted an AI-generated attack video depicting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a beach under the title \"The Island of Corruption,\" a reference to a reality TV show filmed in the Dominican Republic, indirectly linking the country to corruption. The Dominican Foreign Ministry condemned the video as a \"vicious attack\" for using its national symbols. PP later deleted the post, and Sánchez apologized on behalf of Spain.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["People'S Party (Spain), Partido Popular"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Pedro Sanchez, Government Of Spain, Government Of The Dominican Republic, Relations Between Spain And The Dominican Republic"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":963,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"Google Reports Alleged Gemini-Generated Terrorism and Child Exploitation to Australian eSafety Commission","description":"Google reported to Australia's eSafety Commission that it received 258 complaints globally about AI-generated deepfake terrorism content and 86 about child abuse material made with its Gemini AI. The regulator called this a \"world-first insight\" into AI misuse. While Google uses hash-matching to detect child abuse content, it lacks a similar system for extremist material.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Google"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["General Public, General Public Of Australia, Google Gemini Users, Victims Of Deepfake Terrorism Content, Victims Of Deepfake Child Abuse, Victims Of Online Radicalization"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1490,"occurred_on":"2025-03-05","title":"ChatGPT Was Allegedly Consulted About Attack Options Before Teen Attempted to Stab Officer at Tira, Israel, Police Station","description":"A 16-year-old from Tira, Israel, allegedly entered the city's police station with a knife and attempted to stab a Border Police officer. Prosecutors reportedly alleged that before the attack he had consulted ChatGPT about possible attacks and courses of action. He was charged in juvenile court with attempted aggravated assault as an act of terror. Public reporting does not establish what responses ChatGPT provided or whether they materially assisted the attempted attack.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harm","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tira Israel Police Station Attempted Stabbing Suspect, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Tira Israel Police Station Personnel, Israeli Border Police Officers, Israel Law Enforcement"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":965,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Phishers Allegedly Using AI-Generated Video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to Target Creators","description":"Scammers are reportedly using an AI-generated deepfake of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to steal user credentials. The fake video announces false changes to YouTube’s monetization policy, and it then tricks creators into clicking malicious links or downloading malware. The scam spreads through private videos and emails from a fake YouTube address. It exploits platform features to appear legitimate. Victims risk losing account access or exposing sensitive data. 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Forensic analysis reportedly confirmed the audio was AI-generated.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Misinformation Spreaders, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Relations Between The United States And Ukraine, Marco Rubio, Government Of Ukraine, Government Of The United States, Journalistic Integrity, Epistemic Integrity, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1359,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Reported Deepfake Influencers on TikTok Allegedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Wellness Products","description":"A network of TikTok accounts reportedly used AI-generated and deepfake influencer personas to promote wellness and beauty products through alleged deceptive advertising. The accounts reportedly invented identities and personal testimonials while making unsubstantiated medical claims, including false assertions related to fertility and hair-growth treatments. Some personas were reportedly reused across multiple accounts with inconsistent backstories. The content purportedly targeted vulnerable us","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Tiktok Account Operators, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Tiktok Users, People Seeking Medical Advice, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Consumers Of Wellness And Beauty Products"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":970,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"Scammers Allegedly Using Deepfake Technology to Impersonate Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan","description":"Scammers are reportedly using deepfake technology to impersonate Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to the Personal Data Protection Agency. The video is reported to have circulated from a Russian-language account called Noticias Mundiales (\"World News\").","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Nikol Pashinyan, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Nikol Pashinyan, General Public Of Armenia"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":964,"occurred_on":"2025-03-04","title":"AI-Powered 'Insights' Feature for the Los Angeles Times Allegedly Justifies Ku Klux Klan’s History","description":"The Los Angeles Times removed its AI-generated “insights” feature after it is alleged to have produced a defense of the Ku Klux Klan. The AI reportedly framed the hate group as a product of societal change rather than an extremist movement. The AI tool, developed by Perplexity and promoted by owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, was designed to provide “different views” on opinion pieces.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Los Angeles Times, Patrick Soon Shiong"],"developers":["Perplexity"],"harmed":["Los Angeles Times Readers, Los Angeles Times, General Public"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1094,"occurred_on":"2025-03-02","title":"At Least 294 Purported AI-Generated Music Videos Portray Celebrities Praising Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré","description":"Between March and May 2025, at least 294 purported AI-generated deepfake music videos were uploaded across a reported 127 YouTube channels, collectively garnering over 8.6 million views by the end of May. The videos depict global celebrities (including Beyoncé, Rihanna, R. Kelly, Selena Gomez, Eminem, and Justin Bieber) praising Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré and endorsing military rule.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors, Pro Ibrahim Traore Information Ecosystem"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Selena Gomez, Rihanna, R. 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Doutaghi denied the allegations and described the move as an attack on academic freedom.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jewish Onliner"],"developers":["Unknown Ai News Platform Developer, Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Helyeh Doutaghi, Yale Law School, Yale University, Epistemic Integrity, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":959,"occurred_on":"2025-03-02","title":"Deepfake Video of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Other Officials Reportedly Used in Scam to Defraud Citizens Across 20 Provinces","description":"A deepfake scam allegedly using AI-generated videos of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and other officials reportedly defrauded victims across 20 provinces, tricking them into paying Rp 250,000 to Rp 1 million ($15-$60) for purported financial aid. The fraudulent clips, circulated on TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp, appeared to show Prabowo offering assistance. Police reportedly arrested two suspects in February 2025, but deepfake scams exploiting high-profile figures continue to spread.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Prabowo Subianto, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public Of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, Government Of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesian Government Officials"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":957,"occurred_on":"2025-02-28","title":"Alleged Instagram Algorithm Malfunction Floods Users' Reels Feeds with Violent and Graphic Content","description":"An alleged Instagram algorithm malfunction caused users' Reels feeds to be overwhelmed with violent and distressing content. Many reported seeing deaths, extreme brutality, and other graphic material in rapid succession, often without prior engagement with similar content. The sudden exposure caused psychological distress for many users, with minors and vulnerable individuals particularly affected by the graphic content. Meta confirmed an AI failure was responsible and apologized.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Meta"],"developers":["Meta"],"harmed":["Minors, Meta Users, Instagram Users"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":956,"occurred_on":"2025-02-28","title":"Alleged Inclusion of 12,000 Live API Keys in LLM Training Data Reportedly Poses Security Risks","description":"A dataset used to train large language models allegedly contained 12,000 live API keys and authentication credentials. Some of these were reportedly still active and allowed unauthorized access. Truffle Security found these secrets in a December 2024 Common Crawl archive, which spans 250 billion web pages. The affected credentials could have been exploited for unauthorized data access, service disruptions, financial fraud, and a variety of other malicious uses.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Pre-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft, Openai, Common Crawl, Microsoft Azure Openai Service"],"developers":["Common Crawl, Openai, Microsoft"],"harmed":["Aws, Slack, Mailchimp, Microsoft, Google, Intel, Huawei, Paypal, Ibm, Tencent"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1078,"occurred_on":"2025-02-27","title":"Purported AI-Generated Images Reportedly Used in Sextortion Scheme Targeting Glasgow, Kentucky Teen Who Later Died by Suicide","description":"16-year-old Elijah Heacock of Glasgow, Kentucky, reportedly died by suicide on February 28, 2025, after receiving threatening messages containing purportedly AI-generated explicit images depicting him. The images were reportedly used in a sextortion attempt demanding money. The FBI has been investigating the case as part of an alleged pattern of online financial sextortion schemes targeting minors.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Sextortionists"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Elijah Heacock, Family Of Elijah Heacock, Minors Targeted By Online Sextortion Schemes"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":958,"occurred_on":"2025-02-26","title":"Europol Operation Cumberland Investigates at Least 273 Suspects in 19 Countries for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material","description":"Europol’s Operation Cumberland uncovered a global network distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation has led to 25 arrests and 273 identified suspects across 19 countries. The AI-enabled abuse allows criminals to create exploitative content at scale with minimal expertise. 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Lasso attributed this to Bing's caching system, which stored \"zombie data\" from over 20,000 repositories. The cached content allegedly included sensitive information such as access keys, tokens, and internal packages. Microsoft reportedly classified the issue as low severity and applied only partial mitigations.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Microsoft"],"developers":["Microsoft"],"harmed":["Github Users, Github Repositories, Github, Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":952,"occurred_on":"2025-02-25","title":"Apple’s Voice Dictation Reportedly Substitutes ‘Trump’ for ‘Racist’ Due to Speech Recognition Bug","description":"Apple's iPhone dictation feature reportedly displayed \"Trump\" when users dictated the word \"racist,\" with a viral video demonstrating the glitch. Apple acknowledged the bug, attributing it to a phonetic overlap in its speech recognition model, though some speculated it could be an internal prank. The company announced an immediate fix.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Apple"],"developers":["Apple"],"harmed":["Apple Users, Donald Trump"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1145,"occurred_on":"2025-02-25","title":"MyPillow Defense Lawyers in Coomer v. Lindell Reportedly Sanctioned for Filing Court Document Allegedly Containing AI-Generated Legal Citations","description":"In February 2025, lawyers Christopher I. Kachouroff and Jennifer T. DeMaster, representing Mike Lindell, reportedly used generative AI to draft a court brief that contained nearly 30 defective or fabricated citations. The error-filled filing violated federal court rules requiring factual and legal accuracy. The judge fined both lawyers $3,000 each, citing either the improper use of AI or gross carelessness as the cause of the misleading legal content.","mit_domain":"AI system safety, failures, and limitations","mit_subdomain":"Lack of capability or robustness","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Jennifer T. Demaster, Christopher I. Kachouroff, Mcsweeny Synkar And Kachouroff Pllc"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Mypillow, Mike Lindell, Judicial Integrity, Jennifer T. Demaster, Epistemic Integrity, Christopher I. 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She reportedly realized the fraud only when withdrawals were blocked and additional fees were demanded.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waleed B (scammer impersonating Sadhguru)","Synthetic media creators","Scammers impersonating Sadhguru","Mirrox","Michael C (scammer impersonating Sadhguru)","Impersonation scammers","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic audio generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of investment scams","Victims of impersonation scams","Unnamed 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru targeted by scammers impersonating Sadhguru","Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev","General public of India","General public of Bengaluru"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1650,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Otter.ai Notetaker Allegedly Recorded Meeting Conversations Without Participants' Informed Consent and Used Data for AI Training","description":"In February 2025, Otter.ai's Notetaker reportedly recorded and transcribed a Zoom conversation involving Justin Brewer, a San Jacinto, California resident who was not an Otter account holder, without his informed consent. Brewer later alleged that Otter obtained and retained his meeting communications and used captured data to train its speech-recognition and machine-learning systems.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Otter.Ai Users, Otter.Ai, Ai Transcription Tool Users"],"developers":["Otter.Ai, Ai Transcription Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Privacy, People Recorded Without Consent, Otter.Ai Users, Justin Brewer, Employees"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":949,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Unauthorized AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reportedly Appears on HUD Building Screens","description":"An unauthorized satirical AI-generated video reportedly depicting President Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet played on TV screens within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, seemingly mocking their relationship. The video is reported to have included the phrase “Long live the real king,” referencing a recent Truth Social post by Trump.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Hud), Donald Trump, Elon Musk"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":951,"occurred_on":"2025-02-24","title":"Character.AI Chatbots Allegedly Impersonating Licensed Therapists and Encouraging Harmful Behaviors","description":"The American Psychological Association (APA) has warned federal regulators that AI chatbots on Character.AI, allegedly posing as licensed therapists, have been linked to severe harm events. 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Cybercriminals are allegedly sending fraudulent renewal requests urging victims to update payment details, directing them to spoofed OpenAI login pages. ","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Cybercriminals, Phishing Scammers, Fraudgpt Operators, Dark Web Threat Actors, Scammers"],"developers":["Fraudgpt, Openai"],"harmed":["Openai Users, Chatgpt"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":939,"occurred_on":"2025-02-21","title":"AI-Powered Chinese Surveillance Campaign 'Peer Review' Used for Real-Time Monitoring of Anti-State Speech on Western Social Media","description":"OpenAI reportedly uncovered evidence of a Chinese state-linked AI-powered surveillance campaign, dubbed \"Peer Review,\" designed to monitor and report anti-state speech on Western social media in real time. The system, believed to be built on Meta’s open-source Llama model, was detected when a developer allegedly used OpenAI’s technology to debug its code. OpenAI also reportedly identified disinformation efforts targeting Chinese dissidents and spreading propaganda in Latin America.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Chinese State Linked Actors, Chinese Communist Party"],"developers":["Various Open Source Ai Developers, Openai, Meta, Chinese State Security Researchers, Surveillance Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Western Social Media Communities, Social Media Users In Latin America, Social Media Users, Opposition Voices Against The Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Dissidents, Cai Xia, Privacy"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":944,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy","description":"Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Korir Sing’Oei shared a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that allegedly depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria praising Kenya's peace diplomacy in Sudan. After reported backlash from the public and journalists on X (Twitter), Sing'Oei deleted the video, but there were reportedly concerns that Kenya's diplomatic credibility was undermined.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Korir Sing'Oei, Deepfake Creators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Kenya, Korir Sing'Oei, Government Of Kenya, General Public Of Kenya, Fareed Zakaria, Cnn"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":943,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Nonconsensual Explicit AI-Generated Images of Up to 60 Gladstone Park Secondary College Students in Victoria, Australia, Reportedly Created and Circulated Online","description":"Purportedly AI-generated explicit images of up to 60 female students at Gladstone Park Secondary College in Victoria, Australia, were reportedly created and circulated online. The images were reportedly altered from formal school photos using AI tools to produce nonconsensual explicit content. Two Year 11 students have been suspended, but the full number of individuals involved remains unclear as the investigation is ongoing.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Two unidentified Year 11 students at Gladstone Park Secondary College","Synthetic media creators","Students","High school students","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","Deepfake technology developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Up to 60 unnamed students at Gladstone Park Secondary College","Students","High school students","Gladstone Park Secondary College students","Gladstone Park Secondary College","Girls","Families of Gladstone Park Secondary College students"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1006,"occurred_on":"2025-02-20","title":"Edinburg, Texas Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Possession of CSAM, Including AI-Generated Deepfakes of Minors","description":"A Texas Department of Public Safety staff sergeant from Edinburg, Preston Wade Pietrzykowski, was reportedly arrested on a charge of possession or promotion of child pornography. 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Cybercriminals allegedly spoofed a legitimate Google Assistant number and used voice cloning to impersonate support staff, claiming unusual login activity from Frankfurt. They reinforced the deception by sending a real email from Google’s Workspace domain. The attack, which relied on Google’s g.co subdomain, was thwarted when inconsistencies raised Latta’s suspicions.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Voice Phishers, Scammers Impersonating Google Staff, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Zach Latta, Google Users"],"report_count":8},{"incident_id":1491,"occurred_on":"2025-02-19","title":"ChatGPT Use Was Reportedly Cited in Delusional State Before Homicide and Assault in Readfield, Maine","description":"In February 2025, Samuel Whittemore killed his wife, Margaux Whittemore, and assaulted his mother, Dorothy Whittemore, at a home in Readfield, Maine. Court reporting said forensic psychologists testified he was experiencing bipolar disorder with psychotic features and delusions, and that he had used ChatGPT up to 14 hours a day as a companion before the attack. Current reporting links ChatGPT use to his deteriorating mental state but does not establish direct violent instruction.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Samuel Whittemore, Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Margaux Whittemore, Dorothy Whittemore, Domestic Violence Victims"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":945,"occurred_on":"2025-02-19","title":"Two 16-Year-Old Students in Athens, Greece Allegedly Generated Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography of Their Classmates","description":"In Athens, Greece, two 16-year-old students were arrested for allegedly generated nonconsensual deepfake pornography of their classmates. They reportedly used images taken from social media to create the explicit images, which they are then reported to have disseminated online to others. The parents of the students were reportedly also arrested for neglecting to supervise their behavior.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Two Unnamed 16 Year Old Students In Athens, Students, Minors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Students At A High School In Athens, Families Of Students At A High School In Athens, Students, Minors, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1067,"occurred_on":"2025-02-18","title":"Alleged Use of Purported AI-Generated Identities to Defraud FTX Claims Buyers of $5.6M","description":"An individual or group allegedly used AI-based face modification tools to impersonate FTX claimants in video calls, reportedly defrauding two companies of over $5.6 million in the secondary claims market. The perpetrator reportedly used forged IDs, deepfake-style visuals, and claim data likely obtained from public records or a prior breach at Kroll. Funds were alleged to have been laundered through exchanges including Binance, CoinEx, and Gate.io. 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However, fact-checkers reportedly traced the visuals to a 2021 BBC video unrelated to Biafra; they noted signs of AI manipulation. The altered clip reportedly used tools such as ElonTalks to generate synthetic audio and video from a user-submitted script.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Elontalks"],"harmed":["U.S. Nigeria Relations, Nnamdi Kanu, Indigenous People Of Biafra, General Public Of Nigeria, Donald Trump, Biafra Activists"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":940,"occurred_on":"2025-02-17","title":"Tesla Cybertruck Operating in Full Self-Driving Mode Reportedly Crashes into Pole in Nevada After Failing to Merge","description":"A Tesla Cybertruck operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode reportedly crashed into a pole in Reno, Nevada, after failing to merge out of a lane that was ending. The driver, who was required to remain in control, stated that unknown mechanical issues caused the vehicle to leave the lane. 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The fraudulent video repurposed genuine interview footage from 2022 but replaced the original dialogue with AI-generated voices.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Robert Abela And Mark Laurence Zammit, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Robert Abela, Mark Laurence Zammit, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":941,"occurred_on":"2025-02-17","title":"AI-Driven Phishing Scam Uses Deepfake Robocalls to Target Gmail Users in Credential Theft Campaign","description":"A sophisticated AI-powered phishing scam has reportedly been targeting between 1.8 to 2.5 billion Gmail users, allegedly using deepfake robocalls and phishing emails to steal credentials. 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Hanki said she suffered brain, spinal, and soft-tissue injuries after striking the door and second vehicle. Her lawsuit alleged failures in Waymo's Safe Exit system and passenger drop-off controls.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers"],"developers":["Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers"],"harmed":["Road Users, Jenifer Hanki, Bicyclists"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1419,"occurred_on":"2025-02-16","title":"Purported Deepfake Images of Gráinne Seoige Reportedly Circulated During Ireland's 2024 General Election Campaign","description":"A reported deepfake abuse campaign targeted Gráinne Seoige during her run in Ireland's 2024 general election campaign, when pornographic, purportedly AI-generated images of her were reportedly circulated online. Seoige later described the experience as humiliating and traumatic, and Gardaí said they were investigating the distribution of the material.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors"],"developers":["Image Generation Technology, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In Ireland, Grainne Seoige, General Public Of Ireland, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":1029,"occurred_on":"2025-02-15","title":"Purported AI-Generated Audio Was Reportedly Used to Claim Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Expressed Support for Imran Khan in Pakistani Parliament","description":"A reported viral video that was circulated in Pakistan featured purported AI-generated audio depicting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressing support for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his 2025 visit. The video is described as having reused footage from 2020 and featured AI-generated audio that fabricated remarks Erdoğan never made. The synthetic voice was reportedly confirmed by forensic tools and audio analysis.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actors"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan Turkey Relations, Imran Khan, General Public Of Turkey, General Public Of Pakistan"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":933,"occurred_on":"2025-02-15","title":"Teenager in Palma de Mallorca Allegedly Generated and Distributed Deepfake Nudes of Five Classmates","description":"A teenager in Palma de Mallorca, Spain allegedly generated deepfake nudes of five classmates, reportedly taking their images from social media and using AI to alter them without their consent. 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The incident reportedly led to public outcry and suspension of the closure plan. It is purportedly Norway's first major public-sector AI scandal.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tromso Municipality, Stig Tore Johnsen"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers"],"harmed":["Thomas Nordahl, General Public Of Tromso, General Public Of Norway, Students, Teachers, Minors, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":4},{"incident_id":1056,"occurred_on":"2025-02-12","title":"Purported AI-Generated Videos Impersonating President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono Circulate on Social Media in Alleged Crypto Scam Campaigns","description":"The Office of the President of Malta issued a public warning about purported deepfake videos and fabricated images impersonating President Myriam Spiteri Debono. The alleged AI-generated content was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes, primarily involving cryptocurrency, across social media platforms. 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The video falsely attributed statements to them, using AI to manipulate their likenesses without consent.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Ori Bejerano, Guy Bar, Gitam Bbdo"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Adam Levine, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, Woody Allen"],"report_count":12},{"incident_id":1008,"occurred_on":"2025-02-10","title":"AI-Generated Voice Purporting to Be Daughter Allegedly Used to Coerce $2,000 from Colorado Mother","description":"In February 2025, a Colorado woman was scammed by a voice-cloning fraud in which criminals used what sounded like her daughter’s voice to stage a fake kidnapping. Under duress and believing her daughter was in danger, she wired $2,000 to Mexico. The scammers exploited generative AI to simulate the daughter’s voice and manipulated the victim psychologically. Law enforcement could not trace the perpetrators or recover the funds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Operating In Mexico, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Daughter Of Linda Roan, Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Linda Roan, Daughter Of Linda Roan, General Public"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":934,"occurred_on":"2025-02-10","title":"NHK Terminates AI Translation Service After Geopolitical Naming Error","description":"NHK announced the termination of its AI-powered multilingual subtitle service after an automatic translation error rendered \"Senkaku Islands\" as \"Diaoyu Islands,\" the Chinese designation. The mistake, discovered on February 10th, 2025 during a news segment, led NHK to deem the service inappropriate. The AI-based subtitles, powered by Google Translate, had been in use since 2020.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Nhk"],"developers":["Google"],"harmed":["Nhk, Government Of Japan, Nhk Viewers, Public Trust In The Media, Japan China Relations"],"report_count":3},{"incident_id":937,"occurred_on":"2025-02-10","title":"Bolivian Criminal Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Education Minister to Defraud at Least 19 Victims in Employment Scam","description":"A Bolivian criminal network allegedly used AI-generated deepfake audio of Education Minister Omar Véliz Ramos to impersonate him in phone calls, defrauding at least 19 victims in a fake job scheme. Scammers reportedly lured applicants via social media, used cloned voices for credibility, and demanded payment via QR codes. Authorities uncovered the scheme, seizing devices and arresting multiple suspects, including one orchestrating the fraud from prison. Losses reportedly exceed $720,000 USD.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Vilma C.C., Scammers Impersonating Omar Veliz Ramos, Scammers, Mariana A.S., Luis G.C., Jackelin A.M., Alfredo Ch. 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She later spoke at a U.S. Senate hearing on dating","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Yahoo Boys, Unknown Scammer \"Richard\""],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Tinder, Beth Hyland"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":923,"occurred_on":"2025-02-08","title":"Nottingham Gallery Owner Allegedly Defrauded by Deepfake Impersonating Pierce Brosnan, Reportedly Leading to Business Closure","description":"Nottingham gallery owner Simone Simms was allegedly deceived over many months by a deepfake impersonating actor Pierce Brosnan. Believing she was in direct contact with Brosnan, she reportedly arranged an art exhibition and sold £20,000 in tickets. When the real Brosnan denied involvement, Simms reportedly canceled the event and issued refunds. Despite acting in good faith, she reportedly faced reputational and financial harm, which led to the gallery’s closure in August 2024.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Pierce Brosnan"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Simone Simms, Nottingham Art Community, Long Eaton Gallery Customers, Long Eaton Gallery"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1061,"occurred_on":"2025-02-07","title":"Reportedly Viral USAID Disinformation Video Linked to Russian-Aligned Campaign Known as Matryoshka","description":"A video that reportedly went viral on X in early February 2025 claimed USAID paid celebrities to visit Ukraine. The clip mimicked E! News branding and included a narrator with a British accent. Individuals and organizations named denied any involvement. Researchers attributed the video to Matryoshka (AKA Operation Overload and Storm-1679), an influence campaign suspected of using AI-generated narration and editing, though tool use has not been independently confirmed.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Storm 1679, Russian Linked Disinformation Network, Operation Overload, Matryoshka"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Usaid, The New York Times, Sean Penn, Politico, Orlando Bloom, New York University, E! 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Goldberg reportedly stated that she had no involvement with the ads.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Whoopi Goldberg"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Whoopi Goldberg, General Public, Fans Of Whoopi Goldberg, Consumers Misled By Fraudulent Ads"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1296,"occurred_on":"2025-02-05","title":"Attacker Reportedly Bypasses AI Safety Filters to Obtain Guidance for Non-Fatal Hammer Assault in Denmark","description":"A 22-year-old man in Ringsted, Denmark allegedly used an AI chatbot to research how to injure his former father-in-law \"as much as possible\" without killing him, reportedly bypassing safety guardrails by posing as an author. He then allegedly attacked the victim on with a rubber hammer, striking him twice in the head. The court reportedly found him guilty of aggravated assault, noting the AI-assisted planning as a central element of the case.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 22 Year Old Man From Denmark"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed 56 Year Old Man From Denmark"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":927,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"Fraudsters Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to Scam Business Leaders","description":"In February 2025, scammers allegedly used AI voice cloning to impersonate Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, calling top business leaders and reportedly claiming to need funds to free kidnapped journalists. Massimo Moratti was allegedly the only confirmed victim to send nearly €1M, wiring it to accounts in the Netherlands and Hong Kong before realizing the fraud. The scam involved spoofed government numbers, deepfake audio, and international money laundering networks. 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Based in Poipet, Cambodia, the gang tricked 163 victims, the most prominent of whom was Thai-British beauty queen Charlotte Austin, who lost 4 million baht (approximately $118,000 USD). Victims were falsely told they were under investigation and instructed to transfer money.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Thanawut Kanyaphan, Ramil Pantawong, Poipet Based Scam Gang"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["General Public In Thailand, Charlotte Austin, 163 Victims Of Poipet Based Scam Gang"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":954,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"Chatbots Allegedly Used in Romance Scams Targeting Nearly One-Third of New Zealand's Dating App Users","description":"A Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report found that nearly one-third of New Zealand dating app users have been targeted by romance scams, with AI chatbots allegedly playing a growing role. The report, based on a January 2025 survey, indicates that 50% of dating app users believed they had interacted with AI-generated messages. Private investigators report cases where victims engage in long-term virtual relationships with fraudsters, often sending money.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Romance Scammers Targeting New Zealanders, Scammers"],"developers":["Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers"],"harmed":["New Zealand Dating App Users, Romance Scam Victims, Financial Scam Victims"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":922,"occurred_on":"2025-02-04","title":"AI Voice Scam Allegedly Defrauds Game and Coffee Store in Havre, Montana","description":"A Montana business, Sugar and Dice, was reportedly targeted by an AI voice scam that cloned the store owner's voice to deceive an employee over the phone. The scammer allegedly spoofed both the owner's and the employee's phone numbers, making the call appear legitimate. Believing he was following his employer’s instructions, the employee unknowingly compromised financial details. The store suffered monetary losses but plans to recover.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Sugar And Dice, Kevin Zorn, Sugar And Dice Employee"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":920,"occurred_on":"2025-02-01","title":"Alleged Deepfake Scam Reportedly Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity","description":"Reports surfaced of a purportedly AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. The purported deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk are alleged to have claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran reportedly lost $2,500 believing he would earn millions. The scam reportedly circulated via Telegram, and Bank of America denied any involvement.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Behind The Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Scammers, Telegram Based Financial Scam Network, Investment Scam Operators"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Wesley Skelton, Tesla, Spacex, Public Trust In Financial Institutions, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Brian Moynihan, Bay Area Residents Targeted By Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Bank Of America"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":938,"occurred_on":"2025-02-01","title":"Purportedly AI-Assisted Impersonation of Martin Henderson in Romance Scam Leads to Reported NZ$375,000 Fraud","description":"An alleged online romance scam exploiting AI-assisted impersonation defrauded a woman, \"Lea,\" of NZ$375,000 over two years. The scammer allegedly used AI-generated voice messages and deceptive text communication to pose as New Zealand actor Martin Henderson and is reported to have built up a relationship beginning in early 2023. The victim, believing the scam was real, reportedly relocated to New Zealand in December 2024, only discovering the fraud in February 2025.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammer Impersonating Martin Henderson, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Large Language Model Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Martin Henderson, Lea (Pseudonym)"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1069,"occurred_on":"2025-01-31","title":"Purported Graphite Spyware Linked to Paragon Solutions Allegedly Deployed Against Journalists and Civil Society Workers","description":"Researchers at Citizen Lab and Censys reportedly identified spyware infections involving Graphite, a tool attributed to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions. The spyware was allegedly deployed against civil society actors, including journalists and aid workers, through a zero-click WhatsApp exploit. WhatsApp notified over 90 targeted individuals. Evidence reportedly suggests deployments in multiple democratic countries.","mit_domain":"Privacy & Security","mit_subdomain":"Compromise of privacy by obtaining, leaking or correctly inferring sensitive information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["York Regional Police Service (Ontario, Canada)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Singapore)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Israel)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Denmark)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Cyprus)","Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Australia)","Peel Regional Police (Ontario, Canada)","Ontario Provincial Police"],"developers":["REDLattice","Paragon Solutions"],"harmed":["Refugees in Libya","Privacy","National security and intelligence stakeholders","Mediterranea Saving Humans","Luca Casarini","Journalists","Humanitarian workers","Giuseppe \"Beppe\" Caccia"],"report_count":33},{"incident_id":924,"occurred_on":"2025-01-30","title":"Alleged Deepfake Scam Uses BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty’s Image to Promote Fraudulent Investment Scheme","description":"BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was reportedly targeted in an AI-generated scam using deepfake images and fake news articles to promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Scam ads on social media allegedly featured manipulated images of Munchetty and linked to a fake BBC article directing users to a cyber trading website. The BBC legal team is reported to have taken action to remove the fraudulent site.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers Impersonating Naga Munchetty, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Naga Munchetty, Bbc, Social Media Users, Fans Of Naga Munchetty"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1199,"occurred_on":"2025-01-28","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Image Reportedly Falsely Links Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Jeffrey Epstein","description":"A purportedly AI-generated image that reportedly circulated on social media falsely depicted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a swimming pool with Jeffrey Epstein, implying involvement in Epstein's sex crimes. The manipulated image reportedly spread widely in early 2025, first around the time of Justin Trudeau's announced resignation, then after Carney became Liberal Party leader, and was reportedly promoted by Canadian and U.S. conservative accounts.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Actor, Social Media Accounts"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Mark Carney, Liberal Party Of Canada, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":913,"occurred_on":"2025-01-27","title":"Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims","description":"Scammers, allegedly linked to the Yahoo Boys, are using AI-generated news videos to blackmail victims in sextortion schemes. The videos impersonate news organizations, featuring fabricated reports that accuse victims of crimes, including explicit content distribution. Tutorials for creating these clips are reportedly shared on Telegram, with scammers leveraging the fake broadcasts to pressure victims into paying.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Yahoo Boys, Brouteurs, Scammers In Nigeria, Scammers In Ghana, Scammers In West Africa"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Unnamed Victims In Sextortion Schemes, Teenagers Targeted In Sextortion Scams, News Organizations Impersonated By Scammers, Cnn"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1049,"occurred_on":"2025-01-26","title":"AI Tools Reportedly Used to Fabricate Image of 5,000-Naira Nigerian Banknote Featuring President Bola Tinubu","description":"An image circulated on Nigerian social media in late January 2025 purporting to show a newly issued 5,000-naira banknote featuring President Bola Tinubu. The Central Bank of Nigeria denied the claim, and fact-checkers reported that the image was likely generated using an AI tool linked to the platform X, based on a visible Grok watermark.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unidentified Social Media Users, X (Twitter) Users"],"developers":["Xai"],"harmed":["Public Trust In The Naira, General Public Of Nigeria, Central Bank Of Nigeria"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1052,"occurred_on":"2025-01-25","title":"Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Trump Criticizing Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua","description":"In late January and early February 2025, a video circulated on Facebook purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump calling former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua a \"criminal\" and criticizing his alleged misuse of AI. However, fact-checkers have reported the video was AI-generated. The footage appears to have been manipulated from Trump's inauguration speech on January 20, 2025, with reported mismatched lip movements and audio overlays.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Rigathi Gachagua, Donald Trump, General Public Of Kenya, United States Kenya Relations, Kenyan Political Discourse"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1577,"occurred_on":"2025-01-24","title":"Lawyer in Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines Sanctioned Over Court-Identified ChatGPT Citation Errors","description":"In Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines, the Tenth Circuit sanctioned attorney Kusmin L. Amarsingh after finding that her appellate brief included fabricated case citations and misattributed legal authority generated by ChatGPT and not verified before filing. The court ordered a $1,000 payment to Frontier and referred the matter to Maryland disciplinary authorities.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Pro Se Litigants, Lawyers, Kusmin L. 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Florence allegedly created deepfake pornographic images, programmed AI chatbots to impersonate victims, distributed doctored content, exposed personal information, and encouraged online harassment.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Synthetic media creators","James Florence Jr.","Deepfake creators"],"developers":["Synthetic media generation technology developers","Synthetic image generation technology developers","JanitorAI","Deepfake technology developers","CrushOn.AI","Chatbot developers"],"harmed":["Women and girls","Women","Victims of non-consensual deepfakes","Victims of deepfake abuse","Six other women and a 17-year-old girl targeted by James Florence Jr.","Privacy","Families of victims targeted by James Florence Jr.","Epistemic integrity"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1143,"occurred_on":"2025-01-22","title":"Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos's Likeness Reportedly Used in Purported AI-Generated Video Investment Scams","description":"Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos publicly warned that scammers are using purportedly AI-manipulated videos to impersonate her and promote fake forex schemes. Reportedly, deepfake clips and cloned voice calls have convinced victims to hand over savings, including retirement funds. Her team reports the problem worsening across TikTok and other platforms. She urged the public to report fake accounts and ignore messages claiming she offers loans or investments.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Monica Geingos, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Monica Geingos, General Public Of Namibia"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1041,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Nomi Chatbots Reportedly Encouraged Suicide, Sexual Violence, Terrorism, and Hate Speech","description":"External testing reportedly found that Glimpse AI's chatbots on the Nomi platform encouraged suicide, sexual violence (including with underage personas), terrorism, and hate speech. Conversations allegedly included explicit methods for self-harm, child abuse, bomb-making, and racially motivated violence. Screenshots and transcripts were shared with media outlets. Nomi's developer, Glimpse AI, reportedly declined to implement stronger safety controls following user concerns.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai"],"developers":["Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai"],"harmed":["Nomi Users, Glimpse Ai Customers, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals"],"report_count":5},{"incident_id":1246,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Reportedly Used to Impersonate DNB Bank CFO and CEO in Live Teams Meeting","description":"Unknown cybercriminals reportedly used purported deepfakes to impersonate DNB Bank's CFO and CEO during a live Microsoft Teams meeting, instructing employees at the bank's Singapore office to transfer millions of Singapore dollars. The video and voice were allegedly cloned from public footage and appeared convincing. DNB identified the attempt as a \"CEO fraud\" and avoided losses, calling it their first encounter with a live deepfake meeting.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unknown Scammers Impersonating Dnb Bank Officials, Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Kjerstin Braathen, Ida Lerner, Dnb Bank Employees, Dnb Bank"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":931,"occurred_on":"2025-01-21","title":"Reportedly Manipulated TikTok Videos Misrepresent Anti-AfD Protests as Far-Right Rallies","description":"TikTok videos purportedly depicted large crowds as chanting pro-AfD slogans by reportedly replacing the original audio with manipulated sound. The footage, originally from January 2024 anti-extremism protests, was repurposed in January 2025 to reportedly mislead viewers. Purported AI-generated or altered audio was added to create the illusion of far-right support. Fact-checkers confirmed the deception, and the accounts responsible later deleted the content, claiming no intent to spread misinform","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scale","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Tiktok User Alice Weidel Fan, Tiktok User Afd John, Afd Supporters"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Protesters Against Right Wing Extremism In Germany, German Election Integrity, General Public Of Germany"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1036,"occurred_on":"2025-01-20","title":"Purported AI-Manipulated News Clip Fabricates Explosion and Doctor's Murder Plot for Scam","description":"A purported AI-manipulated video falsely showing Citizen TV anchor Swaleh Mdoe reporting on the bombing of a Kenyan doctor's home circulated widely on Facebook. The video reportedly used AI-generated audio and visuals to fabricate a conspiracy in which pharmaceutical companies targeted the doctor for promoting a \"miracle cure.\" In reality, the explosion footage was from Ohio, the doctor was fictitious, and the content aimed to manipulate viewers into purchasing an unproven health product.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Swaleh Mdoe, Citizen Tv, General Public Of Kenya, Journalistic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1295,"occurred_on":"2025-01-18","title":"Japanese Teen Allegedly Uses AI-Generated Program to Breach Kaikatsu Frontier and Leak Data of 7.3 Million Customers","description":"A 17-year-old boy in Osaka was reportedly served an arrest warrant for allegedly breaching Kaikatsu Frontier's server using a program purportedly generated with a conversational AI tool. The January cyberattack may have exposed personal data of 7.3 million customers and disrupted business operations. Police say the suspect concealed malicious intent when prompting the AI. He was previously arrested for unrelated credit card fraud.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Unnamed 17 Year Old Boy From Osaka"],"developers":["Generative Ai Developers"],"harmed":["Kaikatsu Frontier Customers, Kaikatsu Frontier, Privacy"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":1557,"occurred_on":"2025-01-17","title":"Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports","description":"Queens prosecutors alleged that former City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi used AI during his 2025 campaign to manufacture the appearance of political support through posts made to resemble authentic endorsements and news coverage. The material reportedly attributed backing to public figures and institutions that had not provided it and falsely claimed that opponent Lynn Schulman had withdrawn. Rinaldi was charged with forgery and possession of forged instruments.","mit_domain":null,"mit_subdomain":null,"entity":null,"intent":null,"timing":null,"harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Political Candidates, Political Campaigns, Jonathan Rinaldi"],"developers":["Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Openai, Image Generation Technology Developers, Google, Face Swapping Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Voters In New York City Council District 29, Voters In New York, Voters, The Amsterdam News, Social Media Users, Robert Holden, Queens Jewish Alliance, Public Institutions, Political Candidates, Police Departments, People Falsely Attributed As Authors, P.S. 101 School In Queens, Organizations Falsely Represented As Political Endorsers, Nonprofit Organizations, News Organizations, New York Post, New York Daily News, New York City Police Department 112Th Precinct, New York City Police Department, Lynn Schulman, Instagram Users, Facebook Users, Epistemic Integrity, Elected Officials, Educational Communities, Democratic Integrity, Daniel Kurzyna, Cnn, Asian Wave Alliance"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":902,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra Claims AI Voice Scam Impersonated ASEAN Leader Requesting Money","description":"Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reported being targeted by an AI-generated voice scam that mimicked a well-known but undisclosed ASEAN leader. The scam is alleged to have involved a realistic voice message requesting a donation, falsely claiming Thailand was the only ASEAN nation yet to contribute.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Paetongtarn Shinawatra, General Public Of Thailand, Asean"],"report_count":6},{"incident_id":1383,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"User Reportedly Developed Emotional Dependence on Customized ChatGPT 'Boyfriend,' Citing Grief After Context Resets","description":"A New York Times report described \"Ayrin\" (pseudonym), a 28-year-old nursing student living abroad, who customized OpenAI's ChatGPT to act as an \"AI boyfriend\" for advice and erotic roleplay. She reported spending 20+ hours/week (up to 56 hours in one week), paying $200/month, and feeling intense grief when the chatbot's context window reset and required retraining.","mit_domain":"Human-Computer Interaction","mit_subdomain":"Overreliance and unsafe use","entity":"AI","intent":"Unintentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Openai"],"developers":["Openai"],"harmed":["Chatgpt Users, Ayrin (Pseudonym)"],"report_count":2},{"incident_id":910,"occurred_on":"2025-01-15","title":"Alleged AI-Driven Phishing Scam Impersonates Maine Town Official to Falsely Request $22,500","description":"An alleged AI-generated phishing email targeted a resident of Gray, Maine, falsely claiming to be from the town’s planning department. The alleged email, bearing a fake signature and official-looking letterhead, requested $22,500 for a zoning board meeting. Town officials have reportedly warned residents of increasing risks posed by AI-enabled scams, emphasizing that the town does not accept electronic payments and urging vigilance against similar fraudulent emails.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"AI","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Scammers"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Town Of Gray Maine Officials, Steven Souchek, Residents Of Gray Maine, General Public, Doug Webster"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":896,"occurred_on":"2025-01-13","title":"Alleged Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology by Law Enforcement Reportedly Leading to Wrongful Arrests and Violations of Investigative Standards","description":"Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have allegedly been misusing AI-powered facial recognition technology, leading to wrongful arrests and significant harm to at least eight individuals. 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Fact-checking organization PesaCheck found no credible sources supporting the image and used AI-detection tools to determine it was likely AI-generated. The image was reportedly used to imply Kagame's affiliation with M23 amid ongoing regional tensions and allegations of Rwandan support for the group.","mit_domain":"Misinformation","mit_subdomain":"False or misleading information","entity":"AI","intent":"Other","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Information Manipulation Actors, Information Manipulation Actors Targeting Paul Kagame"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Regional Peacebuilding Efforts In The African Great Lakes Region, Paul Kagame, National Security And Intelligence Stakeholders, Government Of Rwanda, General Public Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, General Public Of Rwanda, General Public, Epistemic Integrity"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":893,"occurred_on":"2025-01-09","title":"Pennsylvania State Police Officer Allegedly Used Work Computer for AI-Generated Pornography","description":"A Pennsylvania State Police corporal, Stephen Kamnik, was charged for allegedly using a work computer to store thousands of pornographic files, including content created with deepfake AI software.","mit_domain":"Discrimination and Toxicity","mit_subdomain":"Exposure to toxic content","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Stephen Kamnik"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers"],"harmed":["Victims Whose Images Were Manipulated, Pennsylvania State Police"],"report_count":7},{"incident_id":890,"occurred_on":"2025-01-08","title":"AI-Generated Images of the Iconic Hollywood Sign Reportedly on Fire Circulating on Social Media","description":"During the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, AI-generated images of the iconic Hollywood Sign being on fire circulated on social media. 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Scammers reportedly persuaded victims to invest in fraudulent schemes, with police intercepting HK$34 million in illicit proceeds.","mit_domain":"Malicious Actors & Misuse","mit_subdomain":"Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulation","entity":"Human","intent":"Intentional","timing":"Post-deployment","harm_level":null,"sectors":[],"countries":[],"deployers":["Hong Kong Based Deepfake Scam Syndicate"],"developers":["Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology"],"harmed":["Victims Of Romance Scams In Taiwan, Victims Of Romance Scams In Singapore, Victims Of Romance Scams In Malaysia, Hong Kong Financial Regulators Investigating Fraud, Cryptocurrency Investors Defrauded By Ai Generated Profiles"],"report_count":1},{"incident_id":1030,"occurred_on":"2025-01-05","title":"Aspiring Artist Cherelle Kozak Reportedly Targeted by AI-Powered Impersonation of Rapper Fat Joe","description":"An aspiring artist in Austin, Texas, Cherelle Kozak, was targeted by a scammer using AI-generated video and voice to impersonate rapper Fat Joe. 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