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Incident 59757 Report
Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes

2023-10-20

In October 2023, alleged deepfake nude images of female students were created and shared at Westfield High School in New Jersey. One alleged implicated system in this incident is the Clothoff deepfake app. A victim, Francesca Mani, and her mother, Dorota, began advocating for stronger laws after the school’s response reportedly left perpetrators unaccountable. Since the incident, their advocacy has drawn national attention, leading to trips to Washington, D.C., and bipartisan backing for legislation targeting AI-generated nonconsensual content while calling attention to deficiencies in existing legal protections.

Incident 111841 Report
Ongoing Purported AI-Assisted Identity Fraud Enables Unauthorized Access to Western Companies by North Korean IT Workers

2021-01-01

North Korean operatives have reportedly used AI-generated identities to secure remote jobs or impersonate employers in order to infiltrate companies. These tactics allegedly support sanctions evasion through wage theft, credential exfiltration, and malware deployment. Workers reportedly use fake resumes, VPNs, and face-altering tools; some deploy malware like OtterCookie after embedding, while others lure targets via spoofed job interviews. AI systems are reportedly used to generate fake resumes, alter profile photos, and assist in real-time responses during video interviews.

Incident 132928 Report
Grok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies

2025-12-25

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.

Incident 79927 Report
Aledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates

2023-10-15

In October 2023, an unnamed male student at Aledo High School outside of Fort Worth, Texas allegedly generated and distributed deepfake nude pictures of classmate Elliston Berry and six other female students in her friend group via social media. Berry's mother, Anna McAdams, spoke with Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, who consequently drafted the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (or TAKE IT DOWN) Act.

Incident 17041 Report
Kansas Couple Reportedly Stopped Twice in Kansas and Oklahoma After Flock Safety Alerts Linked Their Plate Number to a Stolen Vehicle

2024-01-30

Matthew and Leah Spurlock were reportedly stopped in Colwich, Kansas, and about a month later in Catoosa, Oklahoma, after Flock Safety cameras associated their KU alumni plate 7007 with a stolen GMC pickup bearing a temporary Kansas tag with the same number. Colwich police quickly resolved the first stop; in Catoosa, the couple said officers drew guns and handcuffed Matthew. Wichita police said Flock reads plate characters but not plate type.

Incident 8917 Report
Purported AI Voice Scam Reportedly Targets Westchester Parents with Fake Kidnapping Ransom Calls

2025-01-08

Scammers reportedly used AI voice synthesis to mimic children's voices in fake kidnapping calls, allegedly demanding ransom payments from parents in the Peekskill School District of Westchester, New York. The synthetic voices were reportedly generated from social media voice samples.

Epistemic integrity

Incidents Harmed By

Incident 59757 ReportFemale Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes

Incident 111841 ReportOngoing Purported AI-Assisted Identity Fraud Enables Unauthorized Access to Western Companies by North Korean IT Workers

Incident 132928 ReportGrok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies

Incident 79927 ReportAledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates

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Incident 17041 ReportKansas Couple Reportedly Stopped Twice in Kansas and Oklahoma After Flock Safety Alerts Linked Their Plate Number to a Stolen Vehicle

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Incident 8917 ReportPurported AI Voice Scam Reportedly Targets Westchester Parents with Fake Kidnapping Ransom Calls

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Incident 59757 Report
Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes

Incident 111841 Report
Ongoing Purported AI-Assisted Identity Fraud Enables Unauthorized Access to Western Companies by North Korean IT Workers

Incident 132928 Report
Grok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies

Incident 79927 Report
Aledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates

Incident 17041 Report
Kansas Couple Reportedly Stopped Twice in Kansas and Oklahoma After Flock Safety Alerts Linked Their Plate Number to a Stolen Vehicle

Incident 8917 Report
Purported AI Voice Scam Reportedly Targets Westchester Parents with Fake Kidnapping Ransom Calls

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