Deepfake Incident Database - Resemble AI
A curated database tracking verified incidents where deepfake technology has been used to target specific individuals or organizations. This collection documents cases of AI-generated synthetic media being weaponized for impersonation, manipulation, or deception, providing insights into the real-world impact and evolution of deepfake threats.
Date of Incident: Mid-September 2024
Target: Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nature of Incident: Sophisticated deepfake impersonation of a high-ranking Ukrainian official. In mid-September 2024, Senator Ben Cardin was targeted by a...
Date of Incident: April 2024
In April 2024, an AI-generated song purportedly performed by Justin Bieber began circulating widely on social media platforms, particularly TikTok and YouTube. The song, which included lyrics referencing Sean "Diddy" Combs, initially deceived many listeners into...
Date of Incident: August 9, 2024
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...
Date of Incident: July 29, 2024
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...
Date of Incident: July 23, 2024
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...
Date of Incident: May 23, 2024
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...
