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Presidency of Moldova Refutes Deepfake Video Slandering President Maia Sandu
2023-12-29
A deepfake video falsifying President Maia Sandu's image and voice was released in Moldova, portraying her in a negative light to sow division and undermine democratic institutions. This video appeared on Telegram and was linked to Russian disinformation efforts.
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Incident 6436 Report
Deepfake Video Falsely Claims Kyiv's Assassination Plan Against President Macron
2024-02-13
A deepfake video claimed France 24 reported a Kyiv plot to assassinate French President Macron. This fake news was debunked by France 24, which confirmed the video was altered and did not air any such report.
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Students at a Beverly Hills Middle School Allegedly Created and Shared Deepfake Nudes of Their Classmates
2023-12-06
At Beverly Vista Middle School in Beverly Hills, California, students allegedly used AI to generate fake nude photos with their classmates' faces, prompting investigations by school officials and the police. The incident highlights the increasing misuse of generative AI among minors.
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Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Falsely Suggesting Taylor Swift Endorsement
2024-08-18
Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on social media that falsely depicted Taylor Swift endorsing him for the upcoming election. The images, which included Swift dressed as Uncle Sam and fans wearing “Swifties for Trump” shirts, were shared despite being labeled as satire.
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Many Political Deepfakes Circulating in Run-up to 2024 Pakistani General Elections
2024-02-08
During Pakistan's 2024 general elections, politically motivated AI-generated deepfakes were circulated. These deepfakes falsely portrayed political figures in misleading contexts, spreading misinformation and aiming to influence voter perceptions and election outcomes.
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Northern Ireland MLA Cara Hunter Allegedly Targeted by Deepfake Pornography Ahead of May 2022 Assembly Election
2022-04-15
Sometime in April 2022, reportedly some weeks before the May 5, 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Member of the Legislative Assembly Cara Hunter was targeted in a deepfake pornography incident. A fake video depicting her in explicit scenarios is reported to have circulated widely on WhatsApp. Law enforcement have as of yet been unable to trace the origins of the video, according to reports. Additionally, it is alleged that about six months after the initial incident, she was the target of at least 15 more AI-generated deepfakes depicting her likeness in underwear.
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Senator Ben Cardin Targeted with Deepfake Zoom Video Call Posing as Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
2024-09-19
Senator Ben Cardin was targeted by a deepfake impersonating former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on a Zoom video call. The AI-generated video mimicked the appearance and voice of the official but raised suspicion with unusual questions.
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Scammers Use Deepfake of Hong Kong Entertainer Andy Lau to Steal NT$2.64 Million from Fan
2024-06-27
Scammers defrauded a woman in New Taipei City of NT$2.64 million (US$81,116) by impersonating Hong Kong entertainer Andy Lau using a deepfake. The scam convinced the victim, a long-time fan, through a video call that "Lau" needed funds for a visit to Taiwan. The victim wired the money, but her family suspected a scam and involved the police. An alleged scammer was arrested after attempting to collect a staged cash payment. The AI deception caused significant financial harm to the victim.
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Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei Shares AI-Generated CNN Video Falsely Featuring Fareed Zakaria on Sudan Diplomacy
2025-02-20
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Korir Sing’Oei shared an AI-generated deepfake video that falsely depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria praising Kenya’s peace diplomacy in Sudan. The fake CNN broadcast was widely criticized for spreading AI-generated misinformation. After 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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