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WF-MXE6COHappened 1 Jan 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Storm-1376 used AI-generated fake audio during Taiwan election, Microsoft reports
Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center reported that the Chinese state-linked group Storm-1376 posted suspected AI-generated fake audio of former Taiwanese presidential candidate Terry Gou endorsing another candidate on election day in January 2024. Gou had made no such statement, and YouTube removed the content before it reached a wide audience. The group has also used AI-generated memes and news anchors as part of influence operations in Taiwan and the United States.
Company
Storm-1376 (also known as Spamouflage and Dragonbridge)
7 source articlesblogs.microsoft.com
WF-9YWZ62Happened 1 Oct 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
Authors sue Nvidia for copyright infringement in NeMo AI training
Three authors have filed a proposed class action against Nvidia, alleging the company used their copyrighted books without permission to train its NeMo AI platform. The dataset, containing approximately 196,640 volumes, was removed in October 2023 after copyright infringement reports. The authors are seeking unspecified damages on behalf of US writers whose works were used in the past three years.
Company
Nvidia
AI system
NeMo
9 source articlesdig.watch
WF-VLMQ70Live 5 Oct 2026
Study finds LLMs used in up to 16.9% of AI conference peer reviews
According to a new paper on arXiv, researchers have begun using generative AI services to help write peer reviews of machine learning papers submitted to leading AI conferences. The study analysed reviews from ICLR 2024, NeurIPS 2023, CoRL 2023 and EMNLP 2023 and estimated that between 6.5% and 16.9% of review text may have been substantially modified by large language models. The authors argue that this risks depriving authors of diverse expert feedback and may skew reviews towards AI model biases. They have called for greater transparency about the use of LLMs in peer review.
9 source articlesslashdot.org
WF-YUFSC7Happened 1 Jul 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Didi fined for over-collecting personal data of users
The Cyberspace Administration of China fined Didi Global Inc. for violating data protection laws. The investigation found that Didi had over-collected personal data from passengers and drivers, including facial recognition, location, and clipboard information, totaling billions of records. The violations began in 2015 and continued until the investigation in 2021. Didi was ordered to pay a penalty and correct its practices.
Company
滴滴全球股份有限公司 (Didi Global Inc.)
AI system
Didi ride-hailing apps
8 source articlescac.gov.cn
WF-TY3F5UHappened 28 Feb 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Amazon MGM Studios sued over copyright and alleged AI voice cloning in Road House remake
The screenwriter of the original 1989 film Road House, R. Lance Hill, is suing Amazon MGM Studios for copyright infringement over the upcoming remake. The lawsuit also alleges that Amazon used generative AI to clone actors' voices to finish the remake during last year's Hollywood strikes. Amazon MGM Studios denied using AI, stating that filmmakers were instructed not to use AI and that any AI use would have been by filmmakers during editing.
Company
Amazon MGM Studios
2 source articlestheverge.com
WF-CP9OZKHappened 22 Jan 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
OpenAI suspends developer of bot mimicking Dean Phillips
OpenAI suspended the developer of a bot that used ChatGPT to impersonate Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips. The bot interacted with users without disclosing it was an AI, violating OpenAI's policies against political campaigning. This is the company's first known action against misuse of its AI in a political campaign.
5 source articleswashingtonpost.com
WF-9ESV8AHappened 3 Apr 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Amazon Fresh drops flawed AI-powered Just Walk Out checkout system
Amazon is discontinuing its 'Just Walk Out' technology from Amazon Fresh grocery stores after the system failed to work reliably. The system, which used computer vision and AI to automatically charge customers, actually required over 1,000 human reviewers in India to manually verify transactions. Reports indicate that human review was needed for 700 out of every 1,000 sales, far exceeding Amazon's target. Amazon will replace the system with self-checkout shopping carts.
Company
Amazon
AI system
Just Walk Out
10 source articlesarstechnica.com
WF-YQZDB8Happened 8 Feb 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Guangzhou court finds AI company infringed Ultraman copyright
The Guangzhou Internet Court ruled on 8 February 2024 that an unnamed AI company infringed the copyright and adaptation rights of the plaintiff, the exclusive licensee of the Ultraman series images in China. The defendant operated a website offering AI conversation and AI-generated painting services, accessible only to paying members. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant used its Ultraman images without authorisation to train its model and generate substantially similar images. The court ordered the defendant to pay 10,000 yuan ($1,389) in compensation.
Company
unnamed AI company
AI system
AI conversation and AI-generated painting website
9 source articlesmondaq.com
WF-TWILQJLive 5 Oct 2026
Fake AI audio of Sadiq Khan nearly caused disorder
A fake audio clip using AI to clone London Mayor Sadiq Khan's voice was shared online in November 2023, allegedly making inflammatory remarks about Remembrance Day. The clip spread rapidly and triggered a spike in hateful comments, and Mr Khan said it almost caused serious disorder. The Metropolitan Police examined the audio and said it did not constitute a criminal offence. The creator of the audio has not been identified.
8 source articlesbbc.co.uk
WF-ZGKZWRHappened 1 Nov 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
AI-generated video shows Indonesian candidate speaking Arabic falsely
A video on social media shows Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan apparently speaking Arabic at a rally. The footage was generated by artificial intelligence using HeyGen software, adapted from genuine footage of Anies speaking Indonesian. The video was viewed millions of times, misleading viewers into believing Anies was fluent in Arabic. Anies's team confirmed he understands some Arabic but is not fluent.
Company
TikTok user
5 source articlesfactcheck.afp.com
WF-ZFLEUYHappened 17 Jan 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Deepfake Biden robocall likely made with ElevenLabs tools, researchers say
In January 2024, some voters in New Hampshire received an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, telling them not to vote in the state's primary election. Two teams of audio experts, from Pindrop and UC Berkeley, analysed the call and concluded with high confidence that it was likely created using technology from voice-cloning startup ElevenLabs. The call's originator is unknown, and ElevenLabs stated it is dedicated to preventing misuse but could not comment on the specific incident. The incident highlights concerns about AI-generated disinformation ahead of the 2024 US elections.
Company
ElevenLabs
AI system
ElevenLabs voice-cloning tools
9 source articleswired.com
WF-5Q71PCLive 5 Oct 2026
AI deepfakes disrupt Bangladesh's election
Affordable deepfake tools for $24 a month are being used to generate deceptive videos targeting voters in Bangladesh's election. The technology enables the creation of realistic fake content that could mislead the electorate. The full extent of the impact and response from authorities is not yet known.
8 source articlesft.com
WF-TQENINLive 5 Oct 2026
Leonardo AI misused to create nonconsensual explicit images of celebrities
Leonardo AI, an AI image-generating platform backed by Samsung, has been misused to create nonconsensual explicit images of celebrities. The platform allows users to generate images using user-generated Stable Diffusion models. Users bypassed ethical guardrails by misspelling celebrity names and using sexually suggestive terms. The misuse was reported by 404 Media.
Company
Leonardo AI
AI system
Leonardo AI
5 source articlesnewsbytesapp.com
WF-2X3B78Happened 31 Jan 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Hong Kong privacy watchdog raids Worldcoin offices over iris scan data collection
Hong Kong's privacy commissioner's office raided six premises linked to Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency company that requires an eye scan from clients for identification. The watchdog is investigating whether the collection of iris scans could lead to sensitive information being compromised. The raids follow investigations into Worldcoin in other jurisdictions.
Company
Worldcoin
5 source articlesscmp.com
WF-UENLG6Happened 26 Mar 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
ChatGPT use linked to memory loss and procrastination in students
A study published in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education surveyed hundreds of university students in Pakistan and found that those who relied more on ChatGPT reported increased procrastination, memory loss, and lower GPAs. The researchers attribute this to the chatbot making schoolwork too easy, reducing students' cognitive effort. The study's lead author warned of a "dark side" to excessive generative AI usage.
Company
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
AI system
ChatGPT
4 source articlesfuturism.com
WF-2HVLYALive 5 Oct 2026
Actor's AI-generated avatar used in Venezuelan propaganda campaign
An actor's digital replica was generated without consent and used to spread fake news in a Venezuelan propaganda campaign. The actor turned to Equity for help, but current laws provide few protections. Equity is campaigning for new personality rights to prevent such exploitation.
9 source articlesequity.org.uk
WF-6BTWTAHappened 8 Mar 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Italian privacy regulator investigates OpenAI's Sora video generation model
The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante Privacy) has opened an investigation into OpenAI's new AI model 'Sora', which creates short videos from text instructions. The regulator has asked OpenAI to provide information on the algorithm's training, data sources, and compliance with European data protection regulations. OpenAI must respond within 20 days.
Company
OpenAI
AI system
Sora
7 source articlesgaranteprivacy.it
WF-VTF7UVHappened 1 Mar 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
BBC used generative AI to draft Doctor Who promotional emails
The BBC used generative AI technology to help draft text for two promotional emails and mobile notifications for Doctor Who programming. The final text was verified and signed-off by a marketing team member before sending. The BBC stated it has no plans to repeat this practice.
Company
BBC
AI system
generative AI technology
9 source articlesbbc.co.uk
WF-KNDKZHHappened 5 Mar 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
South Korea investigates Worldcoin over biometric data collection
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Committee has launched an investigation into Worldcoin, a project that uses iris scanning technology to create a global digital identity. The investigation follows complaints alleging that Worldcoin collected sensitive biometric data from individuals at ten locations across the country without proper consent. The regulator is examining whether Worldcoin violated privacy laws in its data handling practices.
Company
Worldcoin
AI system
Worldcoin
8 source articlescrypt-news.com
WF-O6NPIOHappened 22 Mar 2024Live 5 Oct 2026
Google's SGE recommends spam sites in search answers
Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) is recommending spam websites as part of its AI-generated answers, according to a viral tweet from SEO expert Lily Ray. The tweet and replies indicate that users are being directed to spam and pornographic sites. The issue appears to be ongoing, with no response from Google yet.
Company
Google
AI system
SGE (Search Generative Experience)
8 source articlestwitter.com
WF-A3DBHFHappened 1 Jul 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
French competition authority fines Google €250 million over Bard content use
The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Google €250 million for breaching commitments on related rights. The authority found that Google's Bard (now Gemini) chatbot used content from press agencies and publishers to train its foundation model and for grounding and display, without informing them or offering an opt-out that did not affect other Google services. Google did not contest the facts and proposed corrective measures.
Company
Google
AI system
Bard (now Gemini)
9 source articlesautoritedelaconcurrence.fr
WF-WO0U23Live 5 Oct 2026
Chicago class action challenges ShotSpotter's discriminatory stop-and-frisk deployments
ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system used by the Chicago Police Department, generates alerts that lead to police deployments and stop-and-frisk stops. Analyses show over 90% of alerts are unfounded, and the system is deployed only in predominantly Black and Latinx districts. A class-action lawsuit against the City of Chicago alleges the system fuels unconstitutional and discriminatory policing, including false accusations against individuals like Michael Williams.
Company
City of Chicago
AI system
ShotSpotter
7 source articlesendpolicesurveillance.com
WF-SCU2B4Happened 5 Jul 2023Live 5 Oct 2026
AI-cloned videos of dead celebrities spark family outrage in China
On Douyin, Chinese creators used AI to generate videos of deceased celebrities including Coco Lee, Qiao Renliang, and Yao Beina, making them appear to speak and move. Families, such as Qiao Renliang's father, criticized the practice as disrespectful and legally infringing on image rights. Experts noted that China's Civil Code protects the rights of the deceased, and families could sue for infringement. Some videos were deleted after backlash, but the practice continues, particularly for foreign celebrities.
Company
Douyin (content platform)
6 source articlessixthtone.com
WF-59AG1JHappened 1 Dec 2021Live 5 Oct 2026
Worldcoin collected biometric data from poor villagers in Indonesia without informed consent
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency startup, recruited users in developing countries by offering free cash in exchange for iris scans. The company used deceptive marketing, collected more personal data than acknowledged, and failed to obtain meaningful informed consent. Many users received worthless tokens instead of promised money. The company acknowledged some friction but continued its operations.
Company
Worldcoin
AI system
chrome orb
5 source articlestechnologyreview.com

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

Storm-1376 used AI-generated fake audio during Taiwan election, Microsoft reports

Authors sue Nvidia for copyright infringement in NeMo AI training

Study finds LLMs used in up to 16.9% of AI conference peer reviews

Didi fined for over-collecting personal data of users

Amazon MGM Studios sued over copyright and alleged AI voice cloning in Road House remake

OpenAI suspends developer of bot mimicking Dean Phillips

Amazon Fresh drops flawed AI-powered Just Walk Out checkout system

Guangzhou court finds AI company infringed Ultraman copyright

Fake AI audio of Sadiq Khan nearly caused disorder

AI-generated video shows Indonesian candidate speaking Arabic falsely

Deepfake Biden robocall likely made with ElevenLabs tools, researchers say

AI deepfakes disrupt Bangladesh's election

Leonardo AI misused to create nonconsensual explicit images of celebrities

Hong Kong privacy watchdog raids Worldcoin offices over iris scan data collection

ChatGPT use linked to memory loss and procrastination in students

Actor's AI-generated avatar used in Venezuelan propaganda campaign

Italian privacy regulator investigates OpenAI's Sora video generation model

BBC used generative AI to draft Doctor Who promotional emails

South Korea investigates Worldcoin over biometric data collection

Google's SGE recommends spam sites in search answers

French competition authority fines Google €250 million over Bard content use

Chicago class action challenges ShotSpotter's discriminatory stop-and-frisk deployments

AI-cloned videos of dead celebrities spark family outrage in China

Worldcoin collected biometric data from poor villagers in Indonesia without informed consent