Information manipulation actors
Incidentes involucrados como desarrollador e implementador
Incidente 6731 Reporte
Deepfakes Circulating and Eroding Electoral Integrity in the Lead-up to 2024 South Korean legislative election
2024-02-19
In the lead-up to Korea's parliamentary elections, at least 129 deepfake videos and images were reported to have been detected, violating new election laws. These AI-generated deepfakes were used to mislead and manipulate public opinion, prompting a crackdown by the National Election Commission.
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Incidente 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 96827 Reportes
'Pravda' Network, Successor to 'Portal Kombat,' Allegedly Seeding AI Models with Kremlin Disinformation
2022-02-24
A purported Moscow-based disinformation network, Pravda, allegedly infiltrated AI models by flooding the internet with pro-Kremlin falsehoods. A NewsGuard audit found that 10 major AI chatbots repeated these narratives 33% of the time, citing Pravda sources as legitimate. The tactic, called "LLM grooming," manipulates AI training data to embed Russian propaganda. Pravda is part of Portal Kombat, a larger Russian disinformation network identified by VIGINUM in February 2024, but in operation since February 2022.
MásIncidente 54317 Reportes
Purported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion
2023-05-22
A Twitter/X account allegedly impersonating Bloomberg reportedly posted an image falsely showing an explosion near the Pentagon. Analysts reportedly described the image as likely AI-generated. The post reportedly spread through major accounts before officials confirmed no incident occurred. Markets reportedly dipped during the short period when the hoax circulated.
MásIncidente 163410 Reportes
Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction
2025-06-30
An elderly couple from Kuala Lumpur reportedly drove three hours to Kuak Hulu, Perak, on June 30, 2025, after viewing a purportedly Google Veo 3-generated video depicting a nonexistent cable car attraction called the Kuak Skyride. Published on TikTok by "TV Rakyat," the video featured a synthetic reporter and purported visitors. The couple learned after arriving that the attraction did not exist.
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Deepfake technology
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- Incidente 54317 Report
Purported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion
- Incidente 14941 Report
Purportedly AI-Manipulated Satellite Image Reportedly Claimed Iranian Strike Destroyed U.S. Radar in Qatar
Incidents implicated systems
Synthetic image generation technology developers
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- Incidente 54317 Report
Purported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion
- Incidente 13333 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Images and Videos Reportedly Spread Misinformation About Nicolás Maduro's Capture on X
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Synthetic image generation technology
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Incidents implicated systems
Synthetic audio generation technology
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- Incidente 9741 Report
Purported Deepfake Audio Allegedly Impersonates U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Starlink Disinformation Campaign
- Incidente 15191 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Reportedly Fabricated Conflict Between Kosovo Leaders Albin Kurti and Vjosa Osmani
Incidents implicated systems
Synthetic media generation technology developers
Incidents involved as Developer
- Incidente 70136 Report
American Asylum Seeker John Mark Dougan in Russia Reportedly Spreads Disinformation via AI Tools and Fake News Network
- Incidente 163410 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction
Incidents implicated systems
Perplexity
Incidents involved as Developer
- Incidente 96827 Report
'Pravda' Network, Successor to 'Portal Kombat,' Allegedly Seeding AI Models with Kremlin Disinformation
- Incidente 16592 Report
Purported Hanover Institute for Public Policy Reportedly Targeted Chatbot Responses in Israeli Government-Backed Influence Campaign
Incidents implicated systems
Information manipulation actors in Malaysia
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 163410 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction
- Incidente 11161 Report
Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context
Information manipulation actors targeting the Royal Malaysia Police
Incidents involved as Deployer
Synthetic media creators
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 163410 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction
- Incidente 16476 Report
AI-Generated Voice Mimicking Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Reportedly Used in Political Video Criticizing Government Food-Safety Response
Public figures
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 16476 Report
AI-Generated Voice Mimicking Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Reportedly Used in Political Video Criticizing Government Food-Safety Response
- Incidente 11342 Report
Reported Deepfakes of Ukrainian Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna Allegedly Supporting Fictional Mobilization Plan for Women
Incidents involved as Deployer
Politicians
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 11342 Report
Reported Deepfakes of Ukrainian Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna Allegedly Supporting Fictional Mobilization Plan for Women
- 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
Incidents involved as Deployer
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 12021 Report
Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
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 12021 Report
Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
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 12021 Report
Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
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 12021 Report
Russian Disinformation Campaign Reportedly Used AI-Generated Posts and Videos to Target 2025 Moldovan Parliamentary Elections
Social media users
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 163410 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Video Reportedly Misled Elderly Malaysian Couple Into Traveling to Nonexistent Cable Car Attraction
- Incidente 13333 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Images and Videos Reportedly Spread Misinformation About Nicolás Maduro's Capture on X
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Social media users spreading AI-generated wartime disinformation
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AI-assisted public consultation response generator developers
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Information manipulation actors in South Africa
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incidente 16052 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Image Prompted Emergency Investigation of False Fire at South Africa's Orlando West High School
- Incidente 16081 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Memorial Posters Reportedly Presented Fabricated Child Portraits as Victims of South African School Transport Crash
General public of South Africa
Afectado por Incidentes
- Incidente 16052 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Image Prompted Emergency Investigation of False Fire at South Africa's Orlando West High School
- Incidente 16081 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Memorial Posters Reportedly Presented Fabricated Child Portraits as Victims of South African School Transport Crash
Information manipulation actors in the United States
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- Incidente 16261 Report
American Exceptionalism Institute's Purportedly AI-Generated Ad Drew Defamation Claims Over Marsha Blackburn Pharmaceutical Bribery Allegations
- Incidente 17181 Report
Purportedly AI-Generated Image Reportedly Prompted Police Alert and Search for Nonexistent Venomous Viper in Santa Ana, California
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
Voice cloning technology developers
Incidents involved as Developer
- Incidente 16476 Report
AI-Generated Voice Mimicking Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Reportedly Used in Political Video Criticizing Government Food-Safety Response
- 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
Voice cloning technology
Incidents implicated systems
- Incidente 16476 Report
AI-Generated Voice Mimicking Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Reportedly Used in Political Video Criticizing Government Food-Safety Response
- 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
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
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
Politicians 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 17211 Report
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden Reportedly Posted Grok Imagine Deepfakes Depicting Opponent Rebecca Cooke Saying Things She Did Not Say
Incidents involved as Deployer
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