vikasny30/aletheia-incidents-v2 huggingface dataset:
Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Investment Ads Defrauded 5,000 Swedish Investors of 500 Million SEK At least 5,000 Swedish investors were reportedly defrauded of around 500 million SEK (~$52.5 million USD) in 2025 through purportedly AI-generated deepfake investment ads circulated on Meta platforms. Fraudsters allegedly used fabricated videos and profiles of well-known finance figures such as journalist Gabriel Mellqvist and investor Günter Mårder to promote false stock tips in pump-and-dump s
Purported Deepfake Mimicking RTÉ Broadcast Falsely Announced Irish Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly's Withdrawal A purported deepfake video circulated online that is alleged to have falsely depicted Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the race. The clip reportedly mimicked an RTÉ news broadcast and spread across social media before being reported to the Electoral Commission. Connolly reportedly condemned the video as a malicious attempt to misl
ChatGPT Allegedly Encouraged 23-Year-Old Texas User's Suicide During Extended Conversations A 23-year-old Texas man, Zane Shamblin, reportedly died by suicide after extended conversations with ChatGPT in which the AI allegedly encouraged his plans and offered emotional affirmation. His parents filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in November 2025, claiming OpenAI's newer model, designed for more human-like rapport, lacked adequate crisis safeguards and contributed to his death.
Purported Deepfake of Andrew Forrest Used to Promote Fraudulent 'Quantum AI' Crypto Platform on Facebook Cybertrace reportedly identified a purported deepfake of Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest circulating on Facebook on January 27, 2024, falsely depicting him endorsing a fraudulent crypto platform called Quantum AI. The video reportedly altered footage from a 2023 Rhodes Trust talk. Forrest reportedly condemned Meta for failing to curb AI-generated frauds.
Alleged AI-Generated Deepfake of Western Australia Premier Roger Cook Used in YouTube Investment Scam Western Australia's Consumer Protection commissioner warned of a scam using a purported AI-generated deepfake of Premier Roger Cook to promote a fraudulent investment scheme in a YouTube pop-up ad. The manipulated video reportedly uses less than 10 seconds of real footage and voice and falsely depicts Cook endorsing "low investment, high return" opportunities. Cook called the scam "very scary,"
YouTube Channel Reportedly Posts Purported Deepfake Video of Rajat Sharma Announcing India-Bangladesh Conflict A purported deepfake video depicting Indian journalist Rajat Sharma reporting on a potential India-Bangladesh war was uploaded to the YouTube channel The Real Report. Fact-checkers reportedly found no such broadcast existed and, according to their metrics, verified that the clip was likely AI-generated.
Rep. Mike Collins's Campaign Allegedly Produced Deepfake of Sen. Jon Ossoff Supporting the Government Shutdown Rep. Mike Collins's congressional campaign allegedly created and posted an AI-generated video that purportedly used Sen. Jon Ossoff's portrait and synthetic voice to falsely depict him supporting the ongoing government shutdown. The video was reportedly shared on the campaign's X account with a limited disclaimer. Georgia Democrats criticized the deepfake as misleading, and the campaign
NTB Report on Telenor Security Findings Was Withdrawn After AI Tool Allegedly Introduced Fabricated Quotes NTB allegedly published a news story about Telenor's annual security report that contained purportedly AI-generated errors, including five reportedly fabricated quotes and a nonexistent "security director." The article was reportedly created with an external AI tool and was withdrawn the same morning. Telenor alerted NTB to the inaccuracies, and NTB apologized, citing improper AI use and in
Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation Police in Baltimore County responded to Parkville High School after the Omnilert AI security system reportedly detected what it believed to be a gun. Officers searched the school, and students were relocated to a supervised area during the investigation. No weapon was found, and normal activities resumed after an all-clear.
Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Reportedly Ran Over and Killed a Cat in San Francisco How Kit Kat Was Killed: Video Shows What a Robot Taxi Couldn’t See Meg Brigman met Kit Kat, perhaps San Francisco's most famous cat in life and certainly in death, as she was drinking a sparkling wine cocktail at a bar in the city's Mission District.

The striped tabby approached her, eager to be petted. She was happy to oblige, calling him "an absolute sweetheart."

Twenty minutes later, Ms. Brigman saw him again as
Purported Deepfake of Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis Reportedly Used in Facebook Investment Scam Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Ministry of Economy and Finance reportedly filed a lawsuit against unidentified operators of a Facebook page that allegedly used AI to generate a deepfake video falsely depicting the minister endorsing fraudulent "high-yield" investment schemes. Authorities noted this follows similar deepfake-driven scams in Greece involving impersonati
Purportedly AI-Generated Home Intruder Videos Allegedly Prompt Dozens of Dutch Police Call-Outs Dutch police reported that children used purported AI tools to generate fake videos showing a homeless intruder inside their homes, which parents believed were real. The clips allegedly triggered dozens of emergency call-outs and at least two helicopter searches for nonexistent burglars. Police posted a TikTok warning after repeated false alarms, noting the strain on resources and urging families to s
Purportedly AI-Generated Fake Videos of Louvre Heist Reportedly Circulated Widely Online After the October 19, 2025 jewel heist at the Louvre, purported deepfakes were reported to have circulated widely online, allegedly depicting the robbery despite being fabricated.. The clips were reportedly posted on Facebook, Douyin and RedNote, and they were noted to have featured morphing artifacts, disappearing objects, and partial Sora watermarks. AI Forensics and independent checks reportedly found the
Ottawa Couple Reportedly Loses CA$177,023 After Purported Deepfake Elon Musk Investment Scam A retired Ottawa couple, Doug and Victoria Lloyd, lost CA$177,023 after being lured by a purported deepfake video of Elon Musk promoting a fake investment platform. The deepfake allegedly led to prolonged social engineering, remote access to their computer, and fraudulent cryptocurrency transfers. The couple reportedly suffered major financial loss and ongoing debt. Police say recovery is unlikely.
Alleged Harmful Outputs and Data Exposure in Children's AI Products by FoloToy, Miko, and Character.AI AI children's products by FoloToy (Kumma), Miko (Miko 3), and Character.AI (custom chatbots) reportedly and allegedly produced harmful outputs, including purported sexual content, suicide-related advice, and manipulative emotional messaging. Some systems also allegedly exposed user data. Several toys reportedly used OpenAI models.
ChatGPT Reportedly Found to Reproduce Protected German Lyrics in Copyright Case A Munich regional court ruled that ChatGPT reportedly reproduced protected German song lyrics and that OpenAI's models were trained on copyrighted texts, including works by musician Herbert Grönemeyer, without authorization. The court reportedly found both memorization of nine songs and lyric output to infringe exploitation rights. OpenAI disputes the ruling and may appeal. Damages were ordered, with implications for
Reported Use of AI Voice and Identity Manipulation in the Ongoing 'Phantom Hacker' Fraud Scheme Reports allege that updated variants of the long-running "Phantom Hacker" scam use purported AI tools to enhance impersonation, including voice cloning, spoofed caller ID, and realistic digital artifacts. Fraudsters reportedly pose as tech support, bank staff, and government officials in a three-phase scheme that pressures mostly older adults to transfer funds to accounts controlled by scammers.
Secret Desires AI Platform Reportedly Exposed Nearly Two Million Sensitive Images in Cloud Storage Leak The erotic AI chatbot and image-generation platform Secret Desires reportedly left nearly two million sensitive images and videos publicly exposed in misconfigured cloud storage. The leaked files reportedly included personal photos, workplace and university information, and explicit AI-generated deepfakes of women and girls. The content reportedly became inaccessible shortly after journalists
Purportedly AI-Generated Jason Momoa Deepfake Used in Romance Scam Reportedly Defrauding British Widow of $600,000 A British widow reportedly lost more than $600,000 in a romance fraud scheme that allegedly involved AI-generated deepfake videos purporting to show actor Jason Momoa. The victim reportedly sold her home and transferred funds after being led to believe the relationship was genuine.
Purportedly AI-Assisted Citation Errors Allegedly Found in Newfoundland and Labrador's 2025 Health Workforce Report by Deloitte A Deloitte-authored Health Human Resources Plan released by Newfoundland and Labrador in May 2025 was later reported by The Independent to contain several inaccurate or apparently non-existent research citations. Researchers named in the disputed citations reportedly denied authoring the referenced papers. Deloitte stated that AI was selectively used to support some cit
Purported Deepfake-Based Facebook Impersonation Reportedly Targets Daughter of Scot in Coma Scammers allegedly created a fake Facebook profile impersonating a Scottish woman, Teigan McMahon, raising funds for her father, who was reportedly in a coma in Turkey. The account reportedly reused her photos and posts and was described as using purportedly AI-generated or deepfake-style content to solicit donations. The impersonation forced the family to pause their legitimate fundraiser while the fake
Purported Deepfake Video and Fake News Articles Allegedly Used to Impersonate Guernsey's Chief Minister in Investment Scam Jersey cyber security experts warns islanders to protect themselves against deepfake video scams A cyber security expert in [Jersey ](https://www.itv.com/news/channel/topic/jersey)is urging members of the public to act "logically, rather than emotionally" when using social media in order to protect themselves against online scammers.

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Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela Reportedly Deepfaked by a Ukrainian National in Cryptocurrency Fraud Targeting Local Residents Watch: Woman scammed of €53k lifesavings after watching deepfake videos A woman has told a court how she lost her life savings after investing over €53,000 when she came across [deepfake videos](https://timesofmalta.com/article/several-people-defrauded-scam-featuring-fake-robert-abela-video.1116746) featuring prime minister Robert Abela on Facebook. 

The woman took
Alleged Fabricated News Sites and Deepfakes Impersonated Maltese Ministers, Financial Experts, and Media to Promote NethertoxAGENT Fraud Purportedly AI-generated deepfake videos and fabricated news pages impersonating Maltese ministers, journalists, financial experts, and major media outlets reportedly promoted the fraudulent "NethertoxAGENT" investment platform. The scam used synthetic interviews, cloned branding, and falsified testimonials to mislead social media users, reportedly inducing fin
South Korean Fraud Ring Allegedly Used Deepfake Identities to Traffic Victims into Cambodia Scam Operations Authorities in Vietnam arrested three South Korean men alleged to have used purported deepfake identities in a cross-border romance scam scheme. Victims were reportedly deceived into travel and coerced into moving to Cambodia, where they reportedly were forced into performing scam operations after their passports were taken. The network allegedly obtained about USD $1 million in 2024 befor
Glasgow Man Allegedly Used AI Tool to Create and Share Non-Consensual Deepfake Nude Images of Former Classmate In February 2024, a Glasgow man, Callum Brooks, reportedly used an AI-powered image-alteration tool to create deepfake nude images of a woman he knew from school by modifying her publicly posted social media photos. He allegedly sent the fabricated intimate images to two friends without her consent. The woman was reportedly embarrassed and distressed after learning of the images. Brooks
Purported Deepfake Impersonating Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Reportedly Defrauded Citizens of Thousands of Euros AI-generated scam videos using Cyprus president and celebrities dupe victims out of thousands [AI](https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/tag/ai/)-generated videos impersonating President Nicos Christodoulides, business tycoons and celebrities have scammed Cypriots out of thousands of euros, with authorities warning citizens have no protection against the growing threat.

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The New York Times Sued Perplexity for Allegedly Using Copyrighted Content and Generating False Attributions On December 5, 2025, The New York Times sued Perplexity, alleging the company used copyrighted Times articles without permission to train its AI system and generated outputs that reproduced Times content or falsely attributed fabricated information to the newspaper. The suit claims the conduct harmed the Times's business and brand. Perplexity denies wrongdoing.
Japanese Teen Allegedly Uses AI-Generated Program to Breach Kaikatsu Frontier and Leak Data of 7.3 Million Customers A 17-year-old boy in Osaka was reportedly served an arrest warrant for allegedly breaching Kaikatsu Frontier's server using a program purportedly generated with a conversational AI tool. The January cyberattack may have exposed personal data of 7.3 million customers and disrupted business operations. Police say the suspect concealed malicious intent when prompting the AI. He was p
Blogger Milagro Gramz Allegedly Promoted AI-Generated Pornographic Deepfake Targeting Megan Thee Stallion A blogger, Milagro Gramz, was reportedly found liable for promoting and amplifying a sexually explicit AI-generated deepfake depicting rapper Megan Thee Stallion as part of an online harassment campaign linked to misinformation about her 2020 shooting. Court filings alleged the blogger encouraged followers to view the altered content and spread defamatory claims. In December 2025, a federal
Perplexity AI Reportedly Accused in Federal Lawsuit of Purported Copyright Infringement and False Attribution of Chicago Tribune Content The Chicago Tribune filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Perplexity AI unlawfully reproduced and paraphrased its copyrighted journalism in generative chatbot and search outputs. The complaint claims the AI system produced substitutive answers that bypassed links to the Tribune's website, diverted revenue, and at times hallucinated inaccurate information falsel
Bodycam Footage Reportedly Contradicted Purportedly ChatGPT-Generated Use-of-Force Narrative by Immigration Agent Body-worn camera footage released in litigation over Operation Midway Blitz reportedly showed that an immigration agent used ChatGPT to generate a long-form use-of-force narrative based on minimal inputs. A federal judge found that multiple AI-assisted reports conflicted with contemporaneous video evidence, undermining their accuracy and credibility and raising concerns about the use
Waymo Self-Driving Vehicles Reportedly Passed Stopped School Buses at Least 19 Times, Prompting NHTSA Probe Officials in Texas reportedly claimed that Waymo's self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses at least 19 times during the 2025 school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly sought additional information following reports that Waymo cars failed to remain stopped while buses displayed flashing red lights and extended stop arms, including
Purported AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Allegedly Deployed in Transnational Harassment Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Exiles Purported deepfake images of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were reportedly mailed to neighbors and others in the UK and Australia in late 2025. The letters allegedly depicted altered sexual images and false advertisements portraying activists, including Carmen Lau, as sex workers. Police described the materials as malicious communications. The incidents were descr
Reported Viral AI-Generated Photo Purportedly Shows Donald Trump Using a Walker A fabricated image purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump using a walker reportedly circulated widely on social media in mid-December 2025. Fact-checkers determined the image was AI-generated, citing visual anomalies and detection of Google's SynthID watermark. The image reportedly spread across multiple platforms and was shared by a political strategist, prompting public confusion and debunking by news outle
USGS ShakeAlert System Reportedly Generated False Earthquake Alert Affecting Nevada and California On December 4, 2025, the USGS's automated ShakeAlert earthquake detection system erroneously issued a report claiming a magnitude 5.9 earthquake had struck near Dayton, Nevada. The reported false alert triggered emergency warnings on cell phones in parts of California, instructing residents to take protective action. USGS officials said no earthquake occurred and are investigating whether sensor no
UK Facial Recognition System Reportedly Exhibits Higher False Positive Rates for Black and Asian Subjects UK government testing of police facial recognition technology reportedly found significantly higher false positive identification rates for Black and Asian individuals compared with white subjects, with particularly elevated error rates for Black women. The findings reportedly emerged from analysis of retrospective searches of the police national database and were disclosed by the Home Offic
Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam A Florida couple reportedly lost approximately $45,000 after scammers impersonating Elon Musk used AI-generated deepfake videos and social engineering to run a fake car giveaway and investment scheme. The victim was contacted via Facebook, moved to WhatsApp, and sent personalized videos purporting to show Musk promising prizes and returns. Believing the messages authentic, the victim transferred cash and
Grok AI Reportedly Generated Fabricated Civilian Hero Identity During Bondi Beach Shooting Grok Is Glitching and Spewing Misinformation About The Bondi Beach Shooting Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is glitching again.

This time, among other problems, the chatbot is spewing misinformation about the Bondi Beach shooting, in which at least eleven people were killed at a [Hanukkah](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/14/australia-bondi-beach-hanukkah-shooting-terror) gathering.

One of the assailants was ev
Springer Nature Book 'Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Nonexistent or Incorrect Citations "Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced," published by Springer Nature in April 2025, reportedly contained numerous purportedly nonexistent or materially incorrect academic citations. Independent checks allegedly found that many referenced works did not exist or were misattributed, with multiple named researchers reportedly conf
Springer Nature Book 'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems' Reportedly Published With Numerous Purportedly Fabricated or Unverifiable Citations 'Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Generative AI: Tools, Techniques and Systems,' published by Springer Nature in June 2025, reportedly contains numerous purportedly untraceable academic citations. Independent analyses by multiple researchers allegedly found that a substantial share of references in certain
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) AI Chatbot 'Charlie' Reportedly Gave Incorrect Tax Filing Guidance at Scale Auditor General Slams Ottawa’s $18 Million CRA Chatbot ‘Charlie’ [The Canada Revenue Agency](https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2024/04/11/cra-quick-id-verification-digital-tax-services/) is facing renewed scrutiny after the Auditor General found its taxpayer-funded chatbot frequently delivers incorrect answers, despite costing Canadians more than $18 million to develop and operate.

The findings w
Peppermill Casino Facial Recognition System Reportedly Misidentified Individual, Leading to Wrongful Arrest in Reno Purported facial recognition technology deployed at Reno's Peppermill Casino reportedly misidentified Jason Killinger as an individual previously banned from the venue. Casino security reportedly detained Killinger and contacted police, leading to his arrest by the Reno PD. He was reportedly held for 11 hours, including several hours in handcuffs, before fingerprinting reportedly c
ZeroEyes AI Surveillance System Reportedly Flagged Clarinet as Gun, Triggering School Lockdown in Florida An AI-powered ZeroEyes surveillance system deployed at a Florida middle school reportedly flagged a student's clarinet as a firearm, triggering a school lockdown and police response. Officers reportedly searched classrooms and questioned a student after the alert described a suspected weapon. No threat was reportedly found. The incident reportedly caused disruption to classes and subjected s
Purported Deepfake Impersonating Doctor Allegedly Used in $200,000 Investment Scam Targeting Florida Grandmother An 82-year-old Florida woman reportedly lost approximately $200,000 after viewing a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that impersonated a trusted doctor from the autism community and promoted an investment opportunity. According to reporting, the woman believed the investment would secure her autistic grandson's future. The impersonation allegedly enabled scammers to gain access
Purportedly AI-Generated Nude Images of Middle School Students Reportedly Circulated at Louisiana School Purportedly AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting a 13-year-old student and other middle school students were reportedly created and circulated at a Louisiana school. The images were shared via social media and shown to students on campus, resulting in ongoing harassment and psychological harm. After the images were displayed on a school bus, the affected student became involved in
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.
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 r
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 t