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
Deepfake Video of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Other Officials Reportedly Used in Scam to Defraud Citizens Across 20 Provinces
A deepfake scam allegedly using AI-generated videos of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and other officials reportedly defrauded victims across 20 provinces, tricking them into paying Rp 250,000 to Rp 1 million ($15-$60) for purported financial aid. The fraudulent clips, circulated on TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp, appeared to show Prabowo offering assistance. Police reportedly arrested two suspects in February 2025, but deepfake scams exploiting high-profile figures continue to spread.
AI-Driven News Platform Accused of Spreading Unverified Terrorism Allegations Against Yale Scholar
An AI-powered news site, Jewish Onliner, allegedly published an article linking Yale Law scholar Helyeh Doutaghi to Samidoun, a sanctioned group, which led to her suspension within days. The site, which claims to use AI for research, fact-checking, and content creation, did not disclose human reporters. Doutaghi denied the allegations and described the move as an attack on academic freedom.
Far-Right Teen in Singapore Reportedly Queried AI Chatbot About Ammunition While Planning Mosque Attacks
Singapore authorities reported that a 17-year-old far-right extremist searched an unidentified AI chatbot for ammunition-making instructions while preparing attacks on Muslims at five mosques. He reportedly aimed to kill at least 100 people but failed to obtain a firearm and was detained before carrying out an attack. The public sources do not establish what the chatbot answered or whether its output aided his preparations.
Alleged Inclusion of 12,000 Live API Keys in LLM Training Data Reportedly Poses Security Risks
A dataset used to train large language models allegedly contained 12,000 live API keys and authentication credentials. Some of these were reportedly still active and allowed unauthorized access. Truffle Security found these secrets in a December 2024 Common Crawl archive, which spans 250 billion web pages. The affected credentials could have been exploited for unauthorized data access, service disruptions, financial fraud, and a variety of other malicious uses.
Alleged Instagram Algorithm Malfunction Floods Users' Reels Feeds with Violent and Graphic Content
An alleged Instagram algorithm malfunction caused users' Reels feeds to be overwhelmed with violent and distressing content. Many reported seeing deaths, extreme brutality, and other graphic material in rapid succession, often without prior engagement with similar content. The sudden exposure caused psychological distress for many users, with minors and vulnerable individuals particularly affected by the graphic content. Meta confirmed an AI failure was responsible and apologized.
Purported AI-Generated Images Reportedly Used in Sextortion Scheme Targeting Glasgow, Kentucky Teen Who Later Died by Suicide
16-year-old Elijah Heacock of Glasgow, Kentucky, reportedly died by suicide on February 28, 2025, after receiving threatening messages containing purportedly AI-generated explicit images depicting him. The images were reportedly used in a sextortion attempt demanding money. The FBI has been investigating the case as part of an alleged pattern of online financial sextortion schemes targeting minors.
Microsoft Copilot Reportedly Able to Access Cached Data from Since-Private GitHub Repositories
Lasso Security reported that Microsoft Copilot could return content from GitHub repositories that had been public briefly but later set to private or deleted. Lasso attributed this to Bing's caching system, which stored "zombie data" from over 20,000 repositories. The cached content allegedly included sensitive information such as access keys, tokens, and internal packages. Microsoft reportedly classified the issue as low severity and applied only partial mitigations.
Europol Operation Cumberland Investigates at Least 273 Suspects in 19 Countries for AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Europol’s Operation Cumberland uncovered a global network distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation has led to 25 arrests and 273 identified suspects across 19 countries. The AI-enabled abuse allows criminals to create exploitative content at scale with minimal expertise.
MyPillow Defense Lawyers in Coomer v. Lindell Reportedly Sanctioned for Filing Court Document Allegedly Containing AI-Generated Legal Citations
In February 2025, lawyers Christopher I. Kachouroff and Jennifer T. DeMaster, representing Mike Lindell, reportedly used generative AI to draft a court brief that contained nearly 30 defective or fabricated citations. The error-filled filing violated federal court rules requiring factual and legal accuracy. The judge fined both lawyers $3,000 each, citing either the improper use of AI or gross carelessness as the cause of the misleading legal content.
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)
A 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly defrauded of ₹3.75 crore (~$425,000 USD) after scammers used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video of spiritual leader Sadhguru to promote a fake investment platform called Mirrox. The victim was reportedly recruited via Instagram and WhatsApp and was persuaded through trading tutorials on Zoom and fabricated profit screenshots. She reportedly realized the fraud only when withdrawals were blocked and additional fees were demanded.
Apple’s Voice Dictation Reportedly Substitutes ‘Trump’ for ‘Racist’ Due to Speech Recognition Bug
Apple's iPhone dictation feature reportedly displayed "Trump" when users dictated the word "racist," with a viral video demonstrating the glitch. Apple acknowledged the bug, attributing it to a phonetic overlap in its speech recognition model, though some speculated it could be an internal prank. The company announced an immediate fix.
Otter.ai Notetaker Allegedly Recorded Meeting Conversations Without Participants' Informed Consent and Used Data for AI Training
In February 2025, Otter.ai's Notetaker reportedly recorded and transcribed a Zoom conversation involving Justin Brewer, a San Jacinto, California resident who was not an Otter account holder, without his informed consent. Brewer later alleged that Otter obtained and retained his meeting communications and used captured data to train its speech-recognition and machine-learning systems.
Unauthorized AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reportedly Appears on HUD Building Screens
An unauthorized satirical AI-generated video reportedly depicting President Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet played on TV screens within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, seemingly mocking their relationship. The video is reported to have included the phrase “Long live the real king,” referencing a recent Truth Social post by Trump.
Character.AI Chatbots Allegedly Impersonating Licensed Therapists and Encouraging Harmful Behaviors
The American Psychological Association (APA) has warned federal regulators that AI chatbots on Character.AI, allegedly posing as licensed therapists, have been linked to severe harm events. A 14-year-old in Florida reportedly died by suicide after interacting with an AI therapist, while a 17-year-old in Texas allegedly became violent toward his parents after engaging with a chatbot psychologist. Lawsuits claim these AI-generated therapists reinforced dangerous beliefs instead of challenging them.
Alleged FraudGPT-Enabled Phishing Attack Spoofs ChatGPT Subscription Service to Steal Credentials
A reported phishing campaign is impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service, using AI-generated emails to steal user credentials and financial data. Cybercriminals are allegedly sending fraudulent renewal requests urging victims to update payment details, directing them to spoofed OpenAI login pages.
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