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Incident 1867 Report
Algorithm Assessing Risk Faced by Victims of Gender Violence Misclassified Low-Risk Cases, Allegedly Leading to Homicide of Women and Children in Spain
2007-07-26
In Spain, the algorithm that assesses recidivism risk in gender violence, VioGén, has allegedly critically underestimated the level of risk in a series of cases that ended in homicide of women and children since its first deployment.
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Two Men Allegedly Created and Distributed Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of 22 Women in Silleda, Galicia
2026-06-08
Spain's Guardia Civil identified two men in connection with purportedly AI-generated sexual images depicting 22 women from Silleda, Galicia. Investigators said photographs taken from the women's social media profiles were altered to portray them nude or in sexual scenes; a 35-year-old allegedly created the material and a 29-year-old allegedly distributed it online. Victims began filing complaints in June 2026.
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Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam in Spain Defrauds 208 Victims of €19 million ($20.9 million)
2025-04-07
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.
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Algorithm Assessing Risk Faced by Victims of Gender Violence Misclassified Low-Risk Cases, Allegedly Leading to Homicide of Women and Children in Spain
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Two Men Allegedly Created and Distributed Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of 22 Women in Silleda, Galicia
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Incidents Harmed By
- Incident 1867 Reports
Algorithm Assessing Risk Faced by Victims of Gender Violence Misclassified Low-Risk Cases, Allegedly Leading to Homicide of Women and Children in Spain
- Incident 16143 Reports
Two Men Allegedly Created and Distributed Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of 22 Women in Silleda, Galicia