Council Rock student investigated for creating AI deepfakes of classmates
A middle school student in the Council Rock School District allegedly used AI to create pornographic deepfake images of up to 12 underage girls. The incident occurred in March and was reported to Newtown Township police, who are investigating. The student could be prosecuted under a new Pennsylvania law criminalising the distribution of such deepfakes. The school district has declined to comment further.
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French police secretly used Briefcam facial recognition since 2015
The French National Police has been using Briefcam's Video Synopsis software since 2015, according to internal documents obtained by Disclose. The software, which includes facial recognition capabilities, was deployed without the required data protection impact assessment or notification to the CNIL. The Ministry of the Interior concealed the use of this tool for eight years. The police hierarchy allegedly used the software for facial recognition without judicial requisition, and the DGPN did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- French National Police
- AI system involved
- Briefcam Video Synopsis
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DeepSeek's R1 chatbot failed to block any jailbreak prompts in security tests
Security researchers from Cisco and the University of Pennsylvania tested 50 well-known jailbreak prompts against DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model. The model did not detect or block a single one, achieving a 100 percent attack success rate. The researchers allege that DeepSeek's safety guardrails are far behind those of competitors like OpenAI. DeepSeek did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- DeepSeek
- AI system involved
- DeepSeek R1
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Delhi Police use facial recognition to screen PM Modi rally attendees
Delhi Police used an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) to screen crowds at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally on December 22, 2019. The system, originally installed to find missing children, was used to identify possible disruptions. Privacy advocates called the move illegal and unconstitutional, saying it amounts to mass surveillance. Police defended the use, citing credible intelligence about possible disruptions.
- Company involved
- Delhi Police
- AI system involved
- Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS)
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Developer iperov releases DeepFaceLive real-time face-swap AI on GitHub
The developer iperov has published DeepFaceLive, a neural network for real-time face swapping, on GitHub. The tool automatically replaces a user's face in live streams and video calls with a nonexistent model or a celebrity, and the installation instructions are simple. The developer claims 95% of deepfakes on YouTube were made with the related DeepFaceLab. No specific harm is reported, but the article highlights the tool's potential for misuse.
- Company involved
- iperov
- AI system involved
- DeepFaceLive
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Audit of RisCanvi finds biases and reliability issues in criminal justice system
Eticas conducted an adversarial audit of RisCanvi, an AI risk assessment tool used in Catalonia's criminal justice system. The audit uncovered biases in risk classifications against specific demographics and significant reliability issues. The findings call for fairer practices in criminal justice AI.
- Company involved
- Catalonia's criminal justice system
- AI system involved
- RisCanvi
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Vumacam's AI CCTV system flagged 28 black people as suspicious in Johannesburg suburbs
In Johannesburg suburbs, Vumacam's AI-powered CCTV network using iSentry software flagged 28 black individuals as 'suspicious' in a shift report, according to a 2019 article. The system, deployed by private security firms, uses video analytics to detect abnormal behavior and alerts security guards. The article alleges that the system disproportionately targets people of color, reflecting racial bias in a racially divided country.
- Company involved
- Vumacam
- AI system involved
- iSentry
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Microsoft Bing Copilot falsely accuses German journalist of crimes
Martin Bernklau, a German court reporter, asked Microsoft's Bing Copilot about himself and found that the AI chatbot had falsely accused him of crimes he had covered. The false information persisted despite Microsoft's promises to delete it. Bernklau's lawyer sent a cease-and-desist demand, and the case has been reported to data protection authorities. The incident highlights the problem of AI hallucinations and defamation.
- Company involved
- Microsoft
- AI system involved
- Bing Copilot
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UK universities detect deepfake applicants in automated interviews
Some UK universities use Enroly's automated online interviews to screen international student applicants. Enroly detected about 30 cases of deepfake attempts out of 20,000 interviews during the January 2025 intake. The deepfakes used AI-generated images and audio to replace applicants' faces and voices. Enroly stated it caught the attempts using real-time detection methods.
- Company involved
- UK universities
- AI system involved
- Enroly
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NHTSA investigation PE24016: Unexpected ADS behavior
Waymo's automated driving system exhibited unexpected behavior during driving.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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Remini app allegedly generated child pornography image from user's photo
Asia Marie Williams, a digital creator, used the Remini app to generate an image of her future baby. The app allegedly produced a half-naked image of a toddler-aged child with her face, which she described as child pornography. She shared the image on Facebook with private parts censored. The incident has not been resolved.
- Company involved
- Remini
- AI system involved
- Remini
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Bahia Facial Recognition System Misidentifies Black Man as Wanted Criminal
Davi, a black administrative assistant, was tracked across 15 metro stations and approached by police after Bahia's facial recognition system falsely matched him to a wanted person. He was released after officers verified his identity. The system, supplied by Iecisa and Huawei, has a low accuracy rate and disproportionately affects black people. The government plans to expand it despite concerns over racial bias and errors.
- Company involved
- Secretaria de Segurança Pública da Bahia
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Deepfake video of CBS anchor and suspect in Frisco stabbing spreads online
An AI-generated deepfake video manipulated a CBS News Texas anchor's image and created a fake video of the suspect in a Frisco high school stabbing. The video was posted on Instagram and reposted on multiple accounts before being taken down. The incident highlights the growing ease of creating convincing deepfakes and the spread of misinformation online.
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Google contractors targeted homeless people for Pixel 4 facial recognition data
Google hired Randstad to collect facial data to train the Pixel 4's face recognition system. Contractors allegedly targeted homeless people and unaware students, using deceptive tactics such as calling it a "selfie game" and offering $5 without informing subjects they were being recorded. Google suspended the research program and opened an investigation following the report.
- Company involved
- Google
- AI system involved
- Pixel 4 facial recognition
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Meta Smart Glasses Lawsuit Claims Sex, Bathroom Footage Was Sent to Overseas AI Workers - Law Commentary
Recorded and transmitted private footage of users and bystanders to overseas AI workers
- Company involved
- Meta
- AI system involved
- Meta Smart Glasses
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AI-generated voice impersonates Liz Bonnin to deceive Incognito
Scammers used an AI-generated voice to impersonate BBC presenter Liz Bonnin, convincing Incognito CEO Howard Carter to pay £20,000 for an endorsement. Bonnin's likeness was used in insect repellant ads without her consent. The AI-generated voice note exhibited inconsistent accent and cadence, as assessed by experts. Incognito reported the incident to police and its bank.
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Clearview AI facial recognition app scrapes billions of images and is used by police
Clearview AI, a secretive start-up, built a facial recognition app that matches photos to a database of more than three billion images scraped from social media and websites. More than 600 law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, have used the tool to identify suspects in crimes such as shoplifting, identity theft and murder. The company monitored officers who ran a reporter's photo through the app, and its founder acknowledged designing an augmented-reality prototype but said there were no plans to release it. Critics warned the tool could end anonymity and enable misuse.
- Company involved
- Clearview AI
- AI system involved
- Clearview AI facial recognition app
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Macau police warn of deepfake video impersonating Chief Executive in investment scam
The Macau Judiciary Police warned the public about a deepfake video circulating on social media that used AI to impersonate Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai. The manipulated footage falsely showed him endorsing fraudulent investment platforms. No victims have yet reported losses, but authorities urged caution against such scams. The police are monitoring online platforms and working with other authorities to trace the fraud networks.
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West Midlands Police test NDAS system to assess crime risk
West Midlands Police are testing a system called the National Data Analytics Solution (NDAS) that analyses police data to assess the risk of individuals committing a crime or becoming a victim. The Home Office has funded the project with millions of pounds, intending to roll it out across England and Wales. Critics warn that the system could reinforce bias against minorities and undermine the presumption of innocence. The police say the technology is designed to support, not replace, officer decision-making and that it is still in early testing.
- Company involved
- West Midlands Police
- AI system involved
- National Data Analytics Solution
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Whiteside County deputy under investigation for possible Flock camera misuse - WQAD
Whiteside County deputy under investigation for possible Flock camera misuse WQAD
- Company involved
- Whiteside County Sheriff's Office
- AI system involved
- Flock camera
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Las Vegas police used unsuitable facial recognition images in nearly half of searches
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) used 'non-suitable' probe images in 451 of 924 facial recognition searches in 2019, greatly increasing the risk of false identifications. The system, supplied by Vigilant Solutions, returned likely matches in only 18% of those searches, yet led to arrests in at least 73 cases. Critics and researchers warn this practice heightens the chance of wrongful arrests, and one defence attorney said he was never informed facial recognition was used to identify his client.
- Company involved
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- AI system involved
- Vigilant Solutions facial recognition system
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Deepfake video of ITV journalist Mary Nightingale promotes investment scam
In February 2024, a deepfake video of ITV News presenter Mary Nightingale appeared on social media. The manipulated 45-second clip showed Nightingale apparently presenting the ITV Evening News before promoting a fraudulent investment app. The video was deleted shortly after it was posted. Nightingale said she was "livid" and described the incident as identity theft.
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NYPD Used Facial Recognition to Target Black Lives Matter Activist Derrick Ingram
The NYPD used facial recognition technology to identify Derrick Ingram, a 28-year-old Black Lives Matter activist, leading to a raid on his Hell's Kitchen apartment by over 50 officers on 7 August 2020. The NYPD's Facial Identification Section generated a lead from a photo taken from Ingram's Instagram page, despite the department's policy of using only surveillance video or arrest photos. Ingram's attorney alleges the five-hour siege was an intimidation campaign that interfered with his constitutional rights. The NYPD acknowledged using facial recognition as a limited investigative tool.
- Company involved
- NYPD
- AI system involved
- Facial Identification Section
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Minor arrested in Palma for AI-generated nude images of schoolmates
A minor in Palma was arrested for allegedly using an AI application to generate realistic nude images of five female schoolmates from their clothed social media photos. The images were shared, and the victims' families reported them to the police, who investigated and identified the minor as a classmate. The case has been referred to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office as a child pornography offence. The police noted that the images appeared real at first glance.
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