AI Incidents
Real-world cases where AI systems caused harm, classified by risk domain and entity. Data sourced from 
AIID and classified by 
MIT AI Risk Initiative. CC BY-SA 4.0
538 incidents
Purported Deepfake Advertisement Falsely Depicting Physician Endorsement Used to Sell Lipedema Cream to U.S. Patient Beth Holland
A U.S. patient, Beth Holland, reported losing money after purchasing a purported lipedema treatment, Svelta Venastra, promoted through an online advertisement that allegedly used deepfake video to falsely depict endorsements by medical professionals and public figures, including her own physician, Dr. David Amron. The reported ad circulated on Facebook and misrepresented the product's efficacy, leading Holland to spend approximately $300 on a cream that did not alleviate her condition.
Purported Deepfake Impersonating Doctor Allegedly Used in $200,000 Investment Scam Targeting Florida Grandmother
An 82-year-old Florida woman reportedly lost approximately $200,000 after viewing a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that impersonated a trusted doctor from the autism community and promoted an investment opportunity. According to reporting, the woman believed the investment would secure her autistic grandson's future. The impersonation allegedly enabled scammers to gain access to her banking information, resulting in substantial financial loss and significant emotional distress.
Purported Pornographic Deepfakes and Fake Accounts Reportedly Impersonated German TV Presenter and Actor Collien Fernandes
Collien Fernandes, a German television presenter and actor, accused her former husband, Christian Ulmen, of carrying out a years-long online impersonation campaign that allegedly used fake accounts and AI-generated pornographic deepfakes resembling her. The allegations include sexually explicit synthetic images and videos presented as if they were hers, while Ulmen's lawyer reportedly denied the claims and said he would take legal action over the reporting.
Purportedly AI-Generated Jason Momoa Deepfake Used in Romance Scam Reportedly Defrauding British Widow of $600,000
A British widow reportedly lost more than $600,000 in a romance fraud scheme that allegedly involved AI-generated deepfake videos purporting to show actor Jason Momoa. The victim reportedly sold her home and transferred funds after being led to believe the relationship was genuine.
Shilpa Shetty Alleges AI-Enabled Impersonation and Misuse of Likeness in Mumbai High Court Filing
Actor Shilpa Shetty reportedly filed a petition before the Bombay High Court in Mumbai in November 2025 over alleged unauthorized use of her identity in AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated media. In response, the court issued interim orders directing the removal of such content and restraining further dissemination. Shetty argues the material infringes her privacy and personality rights and sought measures to halt and remove misleading, nonconsensual depictions.
Unlabeled Purportedly AI-Generated 'Jessica Foster' Account Reportedly Posed as Pro-Trump Army Service Member to Attract Followers and Funnel Users to Paid Adult Content
"Jessica Foster" (@jessicaa.foster) reportedly operated as an AI-generated deception Instagram profile. A nonexistent pro-Trump military persona was presented through purportedly synthetic photos and videos without disclosure, reportedly attracting a large audience of users who often seemed to believe she was real. The account allegedly then redirected attention to paid adult-content platforms. Meta later removed the profile.
Purported Deepfake-Based Facebook Impersonation Reportedly Targets Daughter of Scot in Coma
Scammers allegedly created a fake Facebook profile impersonating a Scottish woman, Teigan McMahon, raising funds for her father, who was reportedly in a coma in Turkey. The account reportedly reused her photos and posts and was described as using purportedly AI-generated or deepfake-style content to solicit donations. The impersonation forced the family to pause their legitimate fundraiser while the fake profile remained online.
Facebook Account Reportedly Used AI-Generated Video to Impersonate Indonesian Preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi in Money-Giveaway Scam
A Facebook account called "PT perusahaan uangtunai" reportedly shared an AI-generated video impersonating Indonesian preacher Ustaz Ujang Bustomi and allegedly claiming he was giving away money. TurnBackHoax reported that the post drew about 12,500 likes, 7,100 comments, and 422 shares by 11/21/2025, and that Hive Moderation rated the video as likely AI-generated.
Purportedly AI-Enhanced Phishing Campaign Allegedly Impersonates Australian Government Services in Large-Scale Welfare Scam
A large-scale phishing campaign allegedly impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink reportedly sent more than 270,000 fraudulent emails in 2025. Mimecast analysts reportedly say attackers (designated MCTO3001) used AI tools to generate highly convincing government-themed messages and evasion techniques, targeting vulnerable Australians and public institutions. Victims reportedly faced risks of credential theft and downstream digital exploitation.
Purported Deepfake of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis Reportedly Used in Facebook Investment Scam
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly filed a lawsuit against unidentified operators of a Facebook page that allegedly used AI to generate a deepfake video falsely depicting the minister endorsing fraudulent "high-yield" investment schemes. Authorities noted this follows similar deepfake-driven scams in Greece involving impersonation of public figures for illicit financial gain.
Chinese State-Linked Operator (GTG-1002) Reportedly Uses Claude Code for Autonomous Cyber Espionage
Anthropic reportedly identified a cyber espionage campaign in which a purported Chinese state-linked group, designated GTG-1002 by Anthropic, allegedly jailbroke Claude Code and used it to automate 80–90% of multi-stage intrusions. The AI reportedly independently performed reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, exploitation, credential harvesting, and data extraction across roughly 30 targets before the activity was detected and blocked.
Purported AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Allegedly Deployed in Transnational Harassment Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Exiles
Purported deepfake images of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were reportedly mailed to neighbors and others in the UK and Australia in late 2025. The letters allegedly depicted altered sexual images and false advertisements portraying activists, including Carmen Lau, as sex workers. Police described the materials as malicious communications. The incidents were described by victims and officials as an escalation of transnational harassment and intimidation.
Rep. Mike Collins's Campaign Allegedly Produced Deepfake of Sen. Jon Ossoff Supporting the Government Shutdown
Rep. Mike Collins's congressional campaign allegedly created and posted an AI-generated video that purportedly used Sen. Jon Ossoff's portrait and synthetic voice to falsely depict him supporting the ongoing government shutdown. The video was reportedly shared on the campaign's X account with a limited disclaimer. Georgia Democrats criticized the deepfake as misleading, and the campaign reportedly indicated it would continue using similar AI tactics.
Purportedly AI-Generated Sexual Images of At Least 400 Minors at Zacatecas School Were Reportedly Created and Sold Online
A student at Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 1 in Zacatecas, Mexico, allegedly used an AI image-generation system to create sexually explicit manipulated images of classmates. According to victims and parents, the student reportedly produced a catalog containing images of more than 400 minors, organized by grade and group, and distributed or sold the material online. Students reported that the perpetrator took photos around the school to use as inputs. The Fiscalía de Zacatecas opened an investigation for crimes against sexual privacy and offered psychological and legal support to victims. The manipulated images are reportedly believed to have circulated beyond the school.
Alleged AI-Generated Deepfake of Western Australia Premier Roger Cook Used in YouTube Investment Scam
Western Australia's Consumer Protection commissioner warned of a scam using a purported AI-generated deepfake of Premier Roger Cook to promote a fraudulent investment scheme in a YouTube pop-up ad. The manipulated video reportedly uses less than 10 seconds of real footage and voice and falsely depicts Cook endorsing "low investment, high return" opportunities. Cook called the scam "very scary," while regulators urged platforms to act on AI-driven frauds.