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Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy
2025-02-20
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.
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Quantum AI Scam Reportedly Used AI-Generated Celebrity Endorsements and Spoofed Media Sites to Solicit Investments
2024-11-25
A global investment fraud network known as Quantum AI has reportedly used AI-generated deepfake videos, fake news sites, phishing pages, and spoofed calls to deceive victims. The scheme allegedly impersonates celebrities, news outlets, and political leaders to promote fraudulent trading platforms, leading targets to transfer money they cannot recover. Investigations suggest coordinated operations across multiple countries and platforms.
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Reportedly Fake CNN Broadcast Allegedly Used to Spread False Texas Election Results
2024-11-02
A reportedly fabricated CNN broadcast graphic showing early Texas election results for the 2024 U.S. presidential race circulated on social media on November 2, 2024. The purportedly manipulated image claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris led over Donald Trump before polls opened, allegedly fueling misinformation about election integrity. CNN is reported to have confirmed the image was inauthentic, and AFP debunked the claims.
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Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims
2025-01-27
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.
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Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy
- Incident 12362 Reports
Quantum AI Scam Reportedly Used AI-Generated Celebrity Endorsements and Spoofed Media Sites to Solicit Investments