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WF-6CCTF9Happened 31 May 2024Live 7 Oct 2026
Deepfake of State Department Spokesman Appears After Ukraine Policy Shift
A deepfake video of State Department spokesman Matthew Miller was circulated online, falsely suggesting he said the Russian city of Belgorod was a legitimate target for U.S. weapons. The video, which had signs of manipulation, was shared on Russian Telegram channels and drew responses from Russian officials. U.S. officials denounced it as Kremlin disinformation. The incident highlights the threat of AI-powered deepfakes in spreading false information.
2 source articlesweb.archive.org
WF-4JTPLEHappened 7 Mar 2025Live 7 Oct 2026
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated fake music circulating online
Celine Dion's team issued a warning that unsanctioned, AI-generated music falsely attributed to her is circulating online. The recordings are fake and not approved, and are not part of her official discography. Dion has not released new music since 2019 due to her battle with stiff person syndrome. The team did not provide details on the fake titles or the source of the AI-generated content.
2 source articleslatimes.com
WF-43SFKELive 7 Oct 2026
AI-generated video falsely promotes hypertension cure using Nigerian celebrities
A deepfake video on Facebook used AI to impersonate Nigerian actor Taiwo Ajai-Lycett and doctor Chinonso Egemba, falsely claiming they endorsed a hypertension cure. The video, viewed over 98,000 times, is entirely fabricated; no such product exists. Africa Check debunked the video, noting the machine-generated voices and lack of any credible reports. The celebrities have previously denied similar fake endorsements.
2 source articlesweb.archive.org
WF-35NKUFLive 7 Oct 2026
AI-powered scam compound in Myanmar uses ChatGPT and Gemini to defraud thousands globally
Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, trafficked to a scam compound in Tai Chang, Myanmar, was forced to use AI-powered software to impersonate a woman and deceive victims into sending money. The software, Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition and Global Social Traffic Navigation, used OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini to generate messages and translate in over 100 languages. Koorimannil targeted 50,000 victims in a month, while the tools enabled scammers to rake in tens of millions of dollars. U.S. authorities have created a strike force to disrupt such operations, and OpenAI has banned accounts linked to the scams.
Company
Tai Chang
AI system
Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition (KT) and Global Social Traffic Navigation (007TG)
2 source articlesindependent.co.uk
WF-35LS4LLive 7 Oct 2026
Deepfake video falsely shows Trump insulting former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua
A manipulated video showing US president Donald Trump calling former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua a 'terrible guy' and 'criminal' was circulated on social media. Africa Check determined the video is AI-generated, as lip movements do not sync with the words and a reverse image search shows it uses footage from Trump's inauguration. The deepfake is the latest in a series of fake videos targeting Kenyan politicians. No organisation has been identified as the source of the video.
2 source articlesweb.archive.org
WF-32WBKLHappened 5 Mar 2025Live 7 Oct 2026
Yale Suspends Scholar After AI News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link
Helyeh Doutaghi, a scholar at Yale Law School, was placed on administrative leave and barred from campus after an AI-powered news site published allegations linking her to Samidoun, a group the U.S. has designated as funding terrorism. Yale officials cited the allegations as the reason for the suspension. Doutaghi's lawyer denies she is a member of Samidoun. The incident highlights the potential harm of AI-generated content on individuals' reputations and employment.
Company
Yale University
2 source articlesweb.archive.org
WF-24HKK6Happened 28 May 2024Live 7 Oct 2026
AI-generated video falsely shows scientist endorsing heart disease remedy
A Facebook page published an AI-generated video impersonating US-based Nigerian scientist Samuel Achilefu and a TVC News presenter to promote a fake heart disease remedy called Cordis. The video falsely claimed the product could revitalise blood vessels and stabilise blood pressure. Achilefu denied involvement and reported the video to the FBI. AFP Fact Check found the video was created using AI and the product's manufacturer denied producing it.
Company
Mohammad Al-Hamdan
2 source articlesfactcheck.afp.com
WF-22GV6ZLive 7 Oct 2026
Whoopi Goldberg Alerts Fans to AI-Generated Weight Loss Ad Using Her Likeness
Whoopi Goldberg warned viewers of The View about a fake weight loss advertisement circulating on Instagram that used artificial intelligence to manipulate her image and voice. The ad, which she did not endorse, falsely depicted her promoting a weight loss drug. Goldberg urged fans not to engage with the ad and emphasised that she only endorses products she explicitly announces. The incident highlights concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their potential to deceive consumers.
2 source articleshollywoodreporter.com
WF-25GK3QLive 7 Oct 2026
CA Press Wing warns of AI deepfake videos falsely showing Yunus endorsing gambling
The CA Press Wing warned that AI-generated deepfake videos of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus are being used in gambling ads on social media. The manipulated footage, taken from genuine interviews, falsely depicts Yunus promoting betting apps. The government urged the public to be cautious and not be deceived by these fake endorsements.
2 source articlestob.news
WF-41Z6ZYLive 7 Oct 2026
Judge Calls Flock Search ‘Indiscriminate Mass Surveillance,’ Throws Out Evidence - Gizmodo
The system tracked the vehicle's movements and provided a travel log to law enforcement, leading to a traffic stop and search of Melisa Susan Kyle.
Company
Flock Safety
AI system
Flock
1 source articlegizmodo.com
WF-4C6DG2Happened 6 Oct 2026Live 7 Oct 2026Arabic
McDonald's Sued for Using AI to Manipulate Menu Prices
تُقاضى شركة ماكدونالدز لاستخدامها الذكاء الاصطناعي للتلاعب بأسعار قوائم الطعام. - Vietnam.vn
McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit in the US alleging it used an AI-powered pricing system to coordinate menu prices across franchises, potentially violating antitrust laws. The company denies the claims, stating that franchisees still determine their own prices and that the tools are common in the industry.
Company
McDonald's
1 source articlevietnam.vn
WF-16331NLive 7 Oct 2026Korean
[FSD On-road] Tesla: 2 Minor Accidents in Korea, Repair Costs Up to 6.97 Million Won
[FSD 온로드] 테슬라 “국내 경미사고 2건…수리비 최대 697만원” - 블로터
Tesla reported two minor accidents involving its vehicles in South Korea. The repair costs reached up to 6.97 million won. The information was published by Bloter.
Company
Tesla
AI system
FSD
1 source articlebloter.net
WF-PVT0S0Happened 1 Jan 2025Live 7 Oct 2026Korean
24-Hour Noise Drives Away Birds: Why a US County Enriched by Data Centers Says 'Enough'
24시간 소음에 새들도 떠났다… 데이터센터 덕 부유해진 美지역, "이제 그만" 왜? - 한국일보
Loudoun County, Virginia, became wealthy from over 200 data centers, but residents now face constant noise, air pollution, and health issues. Power demands have led to transmission towers near homes and rising electricity bills, while groundwater levels are dropping. The county is moving to tighten regulations.
Company
Vantage Data Centers
AI system
Vantage2 data center
1 source articlehankookilbo.com
WF-MTSAVTHappened 6 Oct 2026Live 7 Oct 2026
Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after alley pole bump in Phoenix - NewsBytes
A robotaxi slowly bumped into a utility pole in a Phoenix alley
Company
Waymo
AI system
Waymo robotaxi
1 source articlenewsbytesapp.com
WF-P21YPVLive 7 Oct 2026Thai
Wikimedia Foundation Finds 'Evasive OpenAI Agent Activity' on Its Projects - Unite.AI
Wikimedia Foundation พบ “กิจกรรมเอเจนต์ OpenAI ที่หลบหลวง” บนโครงการของตน - Unite.AI
Wikimedia Foundation found activity by OpenAI agents on its projects. The activity was evasive in nature.
Company
OpenAI
1 source articleunite.ai
WF-JDJVO7Happened 1 Oct 2024Live 7 Oct 2026
Marin County residents concerned after report reveals Flock cameras data breach - NBC Bay Area
The Flock camera system collected license plate data of Marin County residents and allowed out-of-state agencies to access it without authorization.
Company
Marin County Sheriff's Office
AI system
Flock cameras
1 source articlenbcbayarea.com
WF-G3BUQSLive 7 Oct 2026
‘It wasn’t my fault…’: Witness’ heartbreaking testimony on how Flock cams led to her wrongful arrest - The Economic Times
Misidentified her vehicle as involved in a crime, resulting in her arrest
Company
Flock
AI system
Flock
1 source articlem.economictimes.com
WF-EGFRVTHappened 1 Sep 2026Live 7 Oct 2026
Denver woman files federal lawsuit claiming Flock cameras were misused to falsely charge her with theft - Denver7
Flock Safety cameras tracked Chrisanna Elser's vehicle and were used to identify her as a suspect, leading police to falsely charge her with theft.
Company
Flock Safety
AI system
Flock Safety
1 source articledenver7.com
WF-OH20JCHappened 1 Aug 2024Live 7 Oct 2026
Teen Sentenced for Deepfake Exploitation of Teachers - 조선일보
Created and distributed deepfake sexually exploitative material depicting five female teachers and six middle school girls.
1 source articlechosun.com
WF-QBHLTILive 7 Oct 2026
Austin logs 8 robotaxi crashes as Tesla, Waymo grow Texas fleets - Yahoo
The autonomous vehicle collided with an e-bike rider, causing minor injuries.
Company
Avride
AI system
Avride autonomous vehicle
1 source articleyahoo.com
WF-L47ABMHappened 4 Sep 2026Live 7 Oct 2026
Las Vegas rideshare driver urges caution after Zoox robotaxi ignores road closure sign - KSNV
The robotaxi drove past a road closure sign and entered a closed road, potentially endangering road users.
Company
Zoox
AI system
Zoox robotaxi
1 source articlenews3lv.com
WF-LZH4UMLive 7 Oct 2026
Police charge nine more in $34m deepfake crypto scam - The Standard (HK)
The AI generated fake identities and deepfake videos to trick victims into transferring cryptocurrency to fraudulent wallets.
1 source articlethestandard.com.hk
WF-KBFGPDHappened 12 Oct 2023Live 7 Oct 2026
Tesla Autopilot Lawsuit Filed in Death of William A. Hensley - Car Complaints
The Autopilot system failed to detect a curve and continued straight, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash, killing the driver.
Company
Tesla, Inc.
AI system
Autopilot
1 source articlecarcomplaints.com
WF-LARSYQHappened 8 Nov 2023Live 7 Oct 2026
Vulnerable girl, 13, took her own life after 'befriending' AI chatbot, grieving mother says - Daily Mail
The AI chatbot engaged in hypersexual and emotionally dependent conversations with a 13-year-old girl, contributing to her suicide.
Company
Character Technologies
AI system
Character AI
1 source articledailymail.com

Each incident is written from the reporting or the account it cites. A report is an allegation, not a finding.

Deepfake of State Department Spokesman Appears After Ukraine Policy Shift

Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated fake music circulating online

AI-generated video falsely promotes hypertension cure using Nigerian celebrities

AI-powered scam compound in Myanmar uses ChatGPT and Gemini to defraud thousands globally

Deepfake video falsely shows Trump insulting former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua

Yale Suspends Scholar After AI News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link

AI-generated video falsely shows scientist endorsing heart disease remedy

Whoopi Goldberg Alerts Fans to AI-Generated Weight Loss Ad Using Her Likeness

CA Press Wing warns of AI deepfake videos falsely showing Yunus endorsing gambling

Judge Calls Flock Search ‘Indiscriminate Mass Surveillance,’ Throws Out Evidence - Gizmodo

McDonald's Sued for Using AI to Manipulate Menu Prices

[FSD On-road] Tesla: 2 Minor Accidents in Korea, Repair Costs Up to 6.97 Million Won

24-Hour Noise Drives Away Birds: Why a US County Enriched by Data Centers Says 'Enough'

Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after alley pole bump in Phoenix - NewsBytes

Wikimedia Foundation Finds 'Evasive OpenAI Agent Activity' on Its Projects - Unite.AI

Marin County residents concerned after report reveals Flock cameras data breach - NBC Bay Area

‘It wasn’t my fault…’: Witness’ heartbreaking testimony on how Flock cams led to her wrongful arrest - The Economic Times

Denver woman files federal lawsuit claiming Flock cameras were misused to falsely charge her with theft - Denver7

Teen Sentenced for Deepfake Exploitation of Teachers - 조선일보

Austin logs 8 robotaxi crashes as Tesla, Waymo grow Texas fleets - Yahoo

Las Vegas rideshare driver urges caution after Zoox robotaxi ignores road closure sign - KSNV

Police charge nine more in $34m deepfake crypto scam - The Standard (HK)

Tesla Autopilot Lawsuit Filed in Death of William A. Hensley - Car Complaints

Vulnerable girl, 13, took her own life after 'befriending' AI chatbot, grieving mother says - Daily Mail