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
1,751 incidents
Madhya Pradesh Congress Alleges AI-Generated Images Were Submitted in National Water Award Process
A political dispute reportedly emerged in India after the Madhya Pradesh Congress alleged that AI-generated images were uploaded to a government platform in connection with water conservation works linked to the National Water Awards. District officials reportedly denied that the images influenced the award process, stating that evaluations relied on verified data and field inspections and that a limited number of AI-generated images appeared only on a separate educational portal.
Purported Deepfake Impersonation of Elon Musk Used to Promote Fraudulent '17-Hour' Diabetes Treatment Claims
A purported deepfake video reportedly circulated online falsely depicting Elon Musk endorsing a nonexistent "17-hour" diabetes cure. The reported video promoted unverified health claims and appears to have been part of a scam ecosystem exploiting Musk's public credibility. Rapper Boosie Badazz reportedly encountered and amplified the video before its purported falsity was identified.
Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video
Kosovo public broadcaster RTK's logo and journalist Gëzim Bimbashi's image and voice were reportedly AI-manipulated in a Facebook video promoting Versatil Pro as a supposed cure for joint disease.
Purported Deepfake Investment Video Reportedly Used in Scam That Defrauded Turkish Couple of 1.5 Million Lira (~$35,000 USD)
İsa Kereci and Hale Kereci, a married couple in Samsun, Turkey, reportedly lost 1.5 million lira after being deceived by an alleged AI-generated investment video on Facebook. The scammers allegedly used the video to build credibility and then guided them through staged "investment" steps, including screen sharing, fees, forced loans, and unauthorized bank and credit card transfers. The couple filed a criminal complaint, reporting severe financial harm and significant emotional distress.
Senior Kerala Congress Leader N. Subrahmanian Reportedly Booked for Sharing Purportedly AI-Generated Defamatory Image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
A senior Indian National Congress leader in Kerala, N. Subrahmanian, was reportedly booked by police after sharing a digitally altered image on Facebook depicting Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alongside a suspect in a gold theft case. Police reportedly stated that at least one circulated image was created using AI tools and that the post allegedly sought to provoke enmity and mislead the public.
Purportedly AI-Manipulated Image Reported to Falsely Depict Taiwanese Politician Kao Chia-yu Posing With PRC Flag
In late December 2025, an altered image reportedly circulated online falsely depicting former Taiwanese legislator Kao Chia-yu posing in front of the PRC five-star flag, implying travel to or alignment with China. Reporting indicates the image was manipulated from a real photo taken at Taiwan's representative office in New York, replacing the Republic of China flag. Kao publicly debunked the image, citing AI-assisted disinformation and warning of political smearing ahead of elections.
Grok Reportedly Generated and Distributed Nonconsensual Sexualized Images of Adults and Minors in X Replies
Grok reportedly generated and publicly distributed nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including adults and minors, through reply prompts on the platform. Users reportedly prompted Grok to alter photos into sexually explicit content, which was then posted in X threads, exposing victims to harm.
Purported Deepfake Endorsements Reportedly Used to Promote Fraudulent Health and Investment Products in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Purported deepfake videos and images impersonating Montenegrin MP and surgeon Vladimir Dobričanin and other public figures were reportedly used in Facebook and Instagram ads to promote fraudulent health products and investment schemes in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The impersonations allegedly directed users to scam websites linked to firms such as Digital Edge and Nearest Edge, reportedly causing harm while evading timely platform enforcement.
School's Suspected AI-Cheating Allegation Precedes Student's Reported Suicide in Greater Noida, India
A 16-year-old student in Greater Noida, India, reportedly died by suicide after being questioned by school authorities over suspected use of AI tools during a pre-board examination. The student's family alleges she was publicly reprimanded and mentally harassed following the incident, contributing to severe distress. School officials deny harassment and state disciplinary actions followed exam rules.
Purported AI-Generated Videos Depicted George Will Reportedly Commenting on Trump and Supreme Court Rulings
Purported AI-generated deepfake videos circulated online depicting conservative columnist George Will reportedly offering commentary on U.S. President Donald Trump and Supreme Court rulings. The videos were reportedly posted to YouTube and other platforms and used manipulated interview footage and synthetic audio to present fabricated legal claims.
Reported AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonating Elon Musk and Dragon’s Den Allegedly Used in Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Targeting Canadian Victims
Two Canadian investors in Ontario and Prince Edward Island reportedly lost a combined $2.3 million after being deceived by purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Elon Musk and the television program Dragon's Den. The reported videos and fabricated online dashboards allegedly persuaded the victims to transfer funds into a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that displayed fake profits and blocked withdrawals.
Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Traffic Gridlock During San Francisco PG&E Power Outage
Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet reportedly contributed to traffic congestion in San Francisco after a PG&E substation fire cut power to nearly one-third of the city on December 20, 2025. As traffic signals went dark, Waymo vehicles requested remote confirmation checks at scale, creating delays that added to gridlock and prompted city officials to order the fleet off the road. Waymo later paused service and announced software and emergency-response updates.
Google AI-Generated Search Summary Reportedly Falsely Implicated Canadian Musician in Sexual Offenses, Leading to Concert Cancellation
A Google Search AI-generated summary reportedly falsely stated that Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac had been convicted of sexual offenses, apparently due to mistaken identity. After a venue reportedly relied on the AI-generated information, a scheduled concert was cancelled. The reported false summary caused reputational and economic harm and left the musician concerned for his personal safety. Google later amended the search results after the error was identified.
Purported Deepfake Impersonating Sudha Murty Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI India Investment Scam via Spoofed News Link
A purported deepfake impersonating Rajya Sabha MP and Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty circulated on social media urging viewers to click a link for "investment opportunities." The link allegedly directed users to a spoofed news website intended to collect personal details and promoted a "Quantum AI India" investment platform. Murty publicly warned the video was AI-generated and fraudulent.
Anthropic Claude AI Agent Reportedly Caused Financial Losses While Operating Office Vending Machine at Wall Street Journal Headquarters
An AI agent reportedly based on Anthropic's Claude model was deployed to operate an office vending machine at The Wall Street Journal, including purchasing inventory, setting prices, and managing sales. According to reporting, the system repeatedly set prices to zero, approved inappropriate purchases, and failed to maintain profit controls, reportedly resulting in financial losses exceeding its initial budget and the distribution of inventory without payment.