Deepfake creators
Incidentes involucrados como desarrollador e implementador
Incidente 64112 Reportes
Nonconsensual Deepfake Porn of Bobbi Althoff Spreads Rapidly on X
2024-02-20
Nonconsensual deepfake pornography of Bobbi Althoff, which had been in circulation for six months, is reported to have suddenly gone viral on X, jumping from around 178,000 views to 6.5 million views over a matter of hours. In addition to the harm to Althoff, this incident also spotlights X's role in distributing AI-generated nonconsensual porn due to alleged lax moderation.
MásIncidente 6661 Reporte
Presidency of Moldova Reportedly Refutes Purported Deepfake Video Slandering President Maia Sandu
2023-12-29
A deepfake video reportedly depicting President Maia Sandu's image and voice was released in Moldova, allegedly portraying her in a negative light to sow division and undermine democratic institutions. This video reportedly appeared on Telegram and was linked to Russian disinformation efforts.
MásIncidente 7411 Reporte
Robin Williams's Voice Deepfaked Without Consent
2023-10-02
Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late Robin Williams, condemned the misuse of her father's voice in AI-generated productions, having cited some instances where his voice had been deepfaked, along with the potential for further misuse, as such instances do not involve consent.
MásIncidente 7821 Reporte
AI 'Nudify' Apps Used as Tools for Blackmail and Extortion
2024-09-09
AI 'nudify' apps are being used to generate hyperrealistic non-consensual nude photos of individuals, which are then exploited for extortion and harassment. These apps use generative AI to remove clothing from images and create convincing fakes, often distributed on platforms like Telegram. Victims are threatened or shamed using these AI-generated images, with little recourse for removal or legal action.
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Incidente 6513 Reportes
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.
MásIncidente 7372 Reportes
Amandine Le Pen Deepfake Account Misleads Thousands on TikTok
2024-04-16
A TikTok account, "Amandine Le Pen," created using AI deepfake technology, impersonated a fictional niece of Marine Le Pen, amassing over 30,000 followers. The account spread pro-RN messages and solicited donations, misleading users and exploiting political influence. Visual inconsistencies revealed the deepfake, raising concerns about AI misuse for political manipulation, identity theft, and violation of personal rights, especially with similar accounts proliferating, such as "Lena Maréchal Lepen."
MásIncidente 6741 Reporte
Manipulated Media via AI Disinformation and Deepfakes in 2024 Elections Erode Trust Across More Than 50 Countries
2024-03-14
AI-driven election disinformation is escalating globally, leveraging easy-to-use generative AI tools to create convincing deepfakes that mislead voters. This shift has simplified the process for individuals to generate fake content, having already eroded trust in elections by undermining public trust and manipulating voter perceptions. Evidence has, for example, been documented in incidents across the U.S., Moldova, Slovakia, Bangladesh, and Taiwan.
MásIncidente 6871 Reporte
Deepfake Porn Sites Use Breeze Liu's Image Without Consent
2024-04-08
Porn sites are alleged to have used AI-generated images of Breeze Liu without her consent, leading to severe emotional distress. Liu discovered a video of herself on Pornhub, which was then deepfaked and spread across over 800 links. Despite efforts to remove the content, many sites refused to comply, perpetuating the violation and exploitation of her image.
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Incidente 59757 Reportes
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.
MásIncidente 70136 Reportes
American Asylum Seeker John Mark Dougan in Russia Reportedly Spreads Disinformation via AI Tools and Fake News Network
2024-05-29
John Mark Dougan, a former Florida sheriff's deputy granted asylum in Russia, has been implicated in spreading disinformation. Utilizing AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E 3, Dougan created over 160 fake news sites, disseminating false narratives to millions worldwide. His actions align with Russian disinformation strategies targeting Western democracies. See also Incident 734.
MásIncidente 90318 Reportes
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.
MásIncidente 48015 Reportes
Non-consensual Deepfake Porn Targeted Female Content Creators
2023-01-30
Unauthorized, non-consensual deepfake pornography showing faces of high-profile female streamers and content creators was published on a subscription-based website, which gained notoriety after a male streamer was caught accessing the site.
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Synthetic media generation technology developers
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- Incidente 59757 Report
Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes
- Incidente 70136 Report
American Asylum Seeker John Mark Dougan in Russia Reportedly Spreads Disinformation via AI Tools and Fake News Network
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Deepfake technology developers
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- Incidente 59757 Report
Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes
- Incidente 70136 Report
American Asylum Seeker John Mark Dougan in Russia Reportedly Spreads Disinformation via AI Tools and Fake News Network
Incidents implicated systems
Students
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- Incidente 16238 Report
Pennsylvania's Lancaster Country Day School Students Allegedly Used AI to Create Hundreds of Sexualized Deepfake Images of Girls
- Incidente 7975 Report
Teenager Reportedly Makes Deepfake Pornography of 50 Girls at Bacchus Marsh Grammar School in Australia
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University students
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- Incidente 4962 Report
Male College Freshman Allegedly Made Porn Deepfakes Using Female Friend's Face
- Incidente 8481 Report
High School Student in Córdoba, Argentina Accused of Using AI to Generate Explicit Images of Classmates
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Synthetic image generation technology developers
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- Incidente 59757 Report
Female Students at Westfield High School in New Jersey Reportedly Targeted with Deepfake Nudes
- Incidente 8178 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Images Reportedly Spread Misinformation During Hurricane Helene Response
Incidents implicated systems
Synthetic image generation technology
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Incidents implicated systems
High school students
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- Incidente 6172 Report
Male student allegedly used AI to generate nude photos of female classmates at a high school in Issaquah, Washington
- Incidente 8881 Report
Sydney High Schooler Allegedly Generated Deepfakes of Other Students
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Minors
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- Incidente 95811 Report
Europol Operation Cumberland Investigates at Least 273 Suspects in 19 Countries for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
- Incidente 16238 Report
Pennsylvania's Lancaster Country Day School Students Allegedly Used AI to Create Hundreds of Sexualized Deepfake Images of Girls
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Facemega
Incidentes involucrados como desarrollador e implementador
Incidents implicated systems
Public figures
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- Incidente 8747 Report
One in Six Congresswomen Have Reportedly Been Targeted by AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
- Incidente 16847 Report
Dozens of Dutch Women, Including Politicians and Public Figures, Were Reportedly Targeted With AI-Manipulated Deepfake Pornography
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Synthetic audio generation technology developers
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- Incidente 11265 Report
Reported Use of Deepfake Video Impersonating Owen Wilson in Romance Scam with Fake Job Payments
- Incidente 12893 Report
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Reportedly Deepfaked by a Ukrainian National in Cryptocurrency Fraud Targeting Local Residents
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Synthetic audio generation technology
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Incidents implicated systems
Voters
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- Incidente 15162 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Airport Videos Reportedly Showed Kosovo Diaspora Voters Opposing Albin Kurti
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
Politicians
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- Incidente 8747 Report
One in Six Congresswomen Have Reportedly Been Targeted by AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
- Incidente 16847 Report
Dozens of Dutch Women, Including Politicians and Public Figures, Were Reportedly Targeted With AI-Manipulated Deepfake Pornography
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Teachers
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- Incidente 16122 Report
A.B. Paterson College Teacher in Queensland Allegedly Used AI to Create Explicit Images of Students and Staff
- Incidente 7981 Report
Students at Australian Schools Reportedly Used AI Nudification Tools to Create Nonconsensual Sexual Images of Classmates and Teachers
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Educators
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- Incidente 16122 Report
A.B. Paterson College Teacher in Queensland Allegedly Used AI to Create Explicit Images of Students and Staff
- Incidente 7981 Report
Students at Australian Schools Reportedly Used AI Nudification Tools to Create Nonconsensual Sexual Images of Classmates and Teachers
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Financial scam victims
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- Incidente 16605 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Impersonating Miami Immigration Attorney Were Reportedly Used to Defraud Bronx Resident of $4,820
- Incidente 16483 Report
Hong Kong Man Reportedly Lost More Than HK$10 Million in WhatsApp Scam Using Purported AI-Generated Voice Impersonation of His Father
Politicians in the United States
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- Incidente 8747 Report
One in Six Congresswomen Have Reportedly Been Targeted by AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
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Six other women and a 17-year-old girl targeted by James Florence Jr.
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Two unidentified Year 11 students at Gladstone Park Secondary College
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CNN
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- Incidente 9442 Report
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Investors
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- Incidente 12893 Report
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Reportedly Deepfaked by a Ukrainian National in Cryptocurrency Fraud Targeting Local Residents
- Incidente 16653 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Article Falsely Depicted Australian Broadcasting Corporation Finance Presenter Alan Kohler Interviewing Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock to Promote Boulder Sparhaven
Impersonation scammers
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- Incidente 11312 Report
Alleged Deepfake Identity Scam Uses Miami Beach Realtor's Likeness to Defraud Victim in the United Kingdom in Purported Romance Scam
- Incidente 12062 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)
Victims of impersonation scams
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- Incidente 16483 Report
Hong Kong Man Reportedly Lost More Than HK$10 Million in WhatsApp Scam Using Purported AI-Generated Voice Impersonation of His Father
- Incidente 16653 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Article Falsely Depicted Australian Broadcasting Corporation Finance Presenter Alan Kohler Interviewing Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock to Promote Boulder Sparhaven
Individuals affected by compromise of 1.95 million+ personal records
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Unnamed 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru targeted by scammers impersonating Sadhguru
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General public of Australia
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- Incidente 16653 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Article Falsely Depicted Australian Broadcasting Corporation Finance Presenter Alan Kohler Interviewing Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock to Promote Boulder Sparhaven
- Incidente 12291 Report
Gold Coast Man Reportedly Ordered to Pay $343,500 After Posting Purported Deepfake Pornographic Images of Australian Public Figures
Unknown actor(s) creating deepfake nudes of Sydney high school students
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Women employees of the CDU Parliamentary Group in the Lower Saxony State Parliament
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Impersonated public figures
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- Incidente 15002 Report
New Jersey Man Cornelius Shannon Allegedly Published Hundreds of AI-Generated Deepfake Pornography Albums in TAKE IT DOWN Act Case
- Incidente 17111 Report
Purported Deepfake WhatsApp Scam Impersonating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Actor C. Joseph Vijay Reportedly Defrauded Bengaluru Security Guard of ₹104,000 (~$1,085.40)
Scam victims
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- Incidente 16605 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Impersonating Miami Immigration Attorney Were Reportedly Used to Defraud Bronx Resident of $4,820
- Incidente 15642 Report
Purported Deepfakes of Public Figures and Celebrities Reportedly Used to Market Honey-Based Supplements as Alzheimer's Treatments
Unidentified creators or distributors of AI-generated video targeting a Laredo, Texas, teenager
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Scammers in India
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- Incidente 17223 Report
India-Based Sextortion Gang Allegedly Used AI-Generated Sexual Videos to Extort Canada-Based Indian Victim
- Incidente 15961 Report
Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Starmangalsutra Director Reportedly Led to ₹10.70 Crore (Approximately US$1.11 Million) in Unauthorized Fund Transfers
Unnamed Queensland man charged in alleged deepfake sexual-image campaign
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Unnamed victims of alleged Haydee Ortiz extortion and stalking scheme
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A.B. Paterson College students and staff depicted in alleged AI-generated explicit images
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Unnamed 35-year-old Silleda man accused of creating AI-generated sexual images
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Unnamed 29-year-old man accused of distributing AI-generated sexual images of women in Silleda
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Unidentified perpetrators of Boone County, Missouri, AI voice kidnapping scam
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Boone County, Missouri, resident targeted by alleged AI voice kidnapping scam
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Daughter of Boone County, Missouri, resident targeted by alleged AI voice kidnapping scam
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Law enforcement
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- Incidente 16152 Report
Scammers Allegedly Used AI-Generated Voice in Boone County, Missouri, Kidnapping Ransom Scam
- Incidente 17471 Report
Florida Man Allegedly Threatened Lee County Sheriff with Purportedly AI-Generated Image Depicting Him Wounded and Fleeing Gunmen
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Information manipulation actors in the United States
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 16261 Report
American Exceptionalism Institute's Purportedly AI-Generated Ad Drew Defamation Claims Over Marsha Blackburn Pharmaceutical Bribery Allegations
- Incidente 17211 Report
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden Reportedly Posted Grok Imagine Deepfakes Depicting Opponent Rebecca Cooke Saying Things She Did Not Say
Voters in the United States
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 16261 Report
American Exceptionalism Institute's Purportedly AI-Generated Ad Drew Defamation Claims Over Marsha Blackburn Pharmaceutical Bribery Allegations
Messaging apps
Incidents implicated systems
- Incidente 16483 Report
Hong Kong Man Reportedly Lost More Than HK$10 Million in WhatsApp Scam Using Purported AI-Generated Voice Impersonation of His Father
- Incidente 17111 Report
Purported Deepfake WhatsApp Scam Impersonating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Actor C. Joseph Vijay Reportedly Defrauded Bengaluru Security Guard of ₹104,000 (~$1,085.40)
Storm-1679
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Russian state-linked actors
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Operation Overload
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Matryoshka
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Information manipulation actors in Russia
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Influence operation groups
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17151 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Operators Reportedly Circulated Deepfake of Mother Jones Editor Claiming DNC Paid CNN $259 Million
Political candidates targeted by deepfakes
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 17022 Report
Russia-Linked Matryoshka Influence Operation Reportedly Used AI-Cloned Celebrity Voices and Fabricated News-Style Videos to Target Democratic Candidates Ahead of 2026 U.S. Midterms
- Incidente 17211 Report
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden Reportedly Posted Grok Imagine Deepfakes Depicting Opponent Rebecca Cooke Saying Things She Did Not Say
Cybercriminals in India
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 17223 Report
India-Based Sextortion Gang Allegedly Used AI-Generated Sexual Videos to Extort Canada-Based Indian Victim
- Incidente 17111 Report
Purported Deepfake WhatsApp Scam Impersonating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Actor C. Joseph Vijay Reportedly Defrauded Bengaluru Security Guard of ₹104,000 (~$1,085.40)
Synthetic media technology
Incidents implicated systems
- Incidente 17211 Report
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden Reportedly Posted Grok Imagine Deepfakes Depicting Opponent Rebecca Cooke Saying Things She Did Not Say
- Incidente 17321 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated TikTok Ad Impersonating Digital Payments Company OPay Reportedly Led to ₦150,000 (~US$108.86) Loss for Small-Business Operator in Ilorin, Nigeria