AI Incident Register
Could it affect you?How seriousWhat happened
AI deepfake of Scottish councillor voicing anti-refugee hate stayed on Facebook until Oversight Board overturned Meta
An AI tool appears to have been used to make a deepfake, a fake but realistic video, showing a Labour Party councillor in Scotland making a hateful statement about refugees.
ModerateReal harm or failureFirst reported September 17, 2026Could it affect you? Yes if your staff or officials are public figures, or you run a platform that uses automated systems to sort user reports
Fraudsters used AI voice deepfake and WhatsApp impersonation to trick Intesa Sanpaolo's Fideuram into wiring $100M+
Fraudsters reportedly used AI tools to create a fake copy of a law firm partner's voice, known as a deepfake, which was used to confirm an urgent overseas money transfer.
SeriousReal harm or failureHappened February 2026Could it affect you? Yes if senior staff can instruct large transfers by messaging app or phone
