AI Safety : Deepfake Incident Report

On August 9th, 2024, a social media post containing an alleged audio clip of NBA star LeBron James criticizing Team USA head coach Steve Kerr went viral. The post, made by Twitter user @RealRobReinhart, claimed to have obtained "locker room audio" of James disparaging...

Overview Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza has warned her fans about a viral scam using AI-generated calls, deepfake videos, and images to deceive people into believing she is offering cash rewards or organizing contests. The scammers have hijacked her voice, likeness,...

A controversy has emerged regarding the authenticity of Joe Biden’s phone call to Kamala Harris, during her speech to campaign staff members in Delaware. Allegations have circulated that this call was a deepfake, artificially generated using advanced AI technology....

The Scarlett Johansson-Open AI Sky AI voice controversy erupted when OpenAI unveiled its new AI assistant with voice capabilities, featuring a voice called "Sky" that many users found eerily similar to Johansson's voice from the movie "Her." Background In May 2024,...

LastPass revealed that one of its employees was targeted in a sophisticated voice phishing attack. The attackers used deepfake audio technology to impersonate Karim Toubba, the CEO of LastPass, in an attempt...

On March 25, 2024, a Twitter user named Beck (@beckylitv) posted a 46-second video that was created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically the Arcads.ai platform. The video featured a deepfake of an unidentified woman delivering a script in a car....

A recent incident at Cal Poly has highlighted the growing concern over AI voice cloning and its use in phone scams. A family associated with Cal Poly was targeted by scammers who utilized AI voice cloning technology. This technology allows for the creation of...

A finance worker at a multinational firm was defrauded of $25 million in an elaborate scam involving deepfake technology. The employee was tricked into participating in a video call with several individuals he believed to be colleagues, including the company's...

Fake news creators on YouTube have been exploiting artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to generate and disseminate misinformation targeting Black celebrities, creating a significant challenge in the digital information landscape. This trend of deepfake...

In a startling incident that underscores the potential misuse of artificial intelligence in politics, a robocall featuring an AI-generated voice resembling President Joe Biden circulated in New Hampshire, causing...

.,... A recent online scam involving a Taylor Swift deepfake has highlighted the potential dangers of advanced AI. Deepfakes, which use AI to digitally impersonate people’s appearance or voice, are becoming increasingly commonplace. This incident involved the use of a...

The Intersection of AI Advancements and Privacy The impact of AI technology is being seen across various industries, transforming how we engage and interact with businesses. The advanced capabilities and increased efficiencies that deep learning models have provided...