Deepfake Klitschko Impersonation Deceives European Mayors

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An unknown actor used AI-powered deepfake technology to impersonate Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in video calls, deceiving mayors of Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, and others. The realistic fake led to misinformation, confusion, and official investigations, highlighting the risks of AI-driven synthetic media in political contexts.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article explicitly describes the use of deepfake AI technology to create manipulated video calls impersonating a known public figure. This AI system's use directly caused harm by deceiving multiple city mayors, undermining trust, and potentially disrupting official communications during a sensitive geopolitical conflict. The harm is realized and significant, involving misinformation and manipulation with political implications. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and political trust.[AI generated]
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AccountabilityTransparency & explainabilityRespect of human rightsDemocracy & human autonomyRobustness & digital security

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Government, security, and defence

Affected stakeholders
GovernmentGeneral public

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Public interestReputational

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Content generation


Articles about this incident or hazard

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Was steckt hinter den manipulierten Videoanrufen im Namen von Klitschko?

2022-06-25
WEB.DE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of deepfake AI technology to create manipulated video calls impersonating a known public figure. This AI system's use directly caused harm by deceiving multiple city mayors, undermining trust, and potentially disrupting official communications during a sensitive geopolitical conflict. The harm is realized and significant, involving misinformation and manipulation with political implications. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and political trust.
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Modernste Computertechnik: War falscher Klitschko nur ein "billiger Trick"?

2022-06-27
T-online.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a scenario where a fake video call participant impersonated Vitali Klitschko, likely using modern computer technology. Given the mention of 'modernste Computertechnik' (modern computer technology) and the nature of the deception, it is reasonable to infer the involvement of AI-based deepfake technology. This impersonation led to misinformation and a breach of trust, which can be considered harm to communities or political processes. Since the harm (misinformation and deception) has already occurred, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Giffey fällt auf falschen Klitschko rein - Twitter-Nutzer reagieren

2022-06-25
T-online.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly mentioned as a deepfake, which is an AI-generated manipulated video. The deepfake was used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through digital manipulation and misinformation. The harm includes violation of trust and potential reputational damage, which falls under harm to communities or individuals. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Deep Fake: Falscher Klitschko sorgt mit "absurden Aussagen" für Aufruhr in Europa

2022-06-26
20 Minuten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating a public figure, which is a clear AI system use. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to harm by deceiving public officials and causing political disruption, triggering official investigations. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and political processes.
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Irrer Polit-Krimi in Berlin: Giffey fällt auf falschen Vitali Klitschko rein

2022-06-24
Bild
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public figure, which is a direct use of AI. The mayor was deceived, indicating the AI system's use led to misinformation and potential political harm. However, the article does not report any injury, violation of rights, or operational disruption resulting from this incident. Since the harm is indirect and primarily reputational or political without clear materialized damage as per the definitions, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized misuse of AI causing harm to communities (political trust and misinformation).
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Vitali Klitschko und die Fake-Anrufe: Berlin und Wien ringen um Erklärungen

2022-06-25
Spiegel Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes an event where a fake representation of Vitali Klitschko was used to deceive other mayors. The possibility of a deepfake AI system is mentioned but not confirmed. Since the harm is reputational and political embarrassment without clear evidence of direct or indirect harm to health, infrastructure, rights, or property, and the AI involvement is uncertain, this event is best classified as Complementary Information. It provides context on the use or potential use of AI-generated deepfakes in political deception but does not confirm an AI Incident or Hazard.
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Falscher Klitschko: Was gegen ein Deepfake spricht

2022-06-28
tagesschau.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI technology (deepfake or shallowfake) used to impersonate a political figure, deceiving high-level officials in a way that caused confusion and potential misinformation. The AI system's use directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and deception of public officials, which fits the definition of harm to communities and a breach of trust. Even though the exact AI method is uncertain, the AI role is pivotal. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Giffey telefoniert mit Klitschko - doch sie merkt, da stimmt was nicht - Video

2022-06-24
Focus
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure in a video call, which is a direct use of an AI system to deceive and manipulate. Although no physical harm occurred, the incident constitutes a violation of trust and could be considered harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining political relationships. Therefore, it meets the criteria of an AI Incident due to the realized harm of deception and potential reputational damage caused by the AI system's malicious use.
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Telefonat entpuppt sich als Fake: Giffey sitzt falschem Klitschko auf

2022-06-24
N-tv
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a fake video call impersonating a public figure, which is a known use case of AI-generated synthetic media (deepfakes). The impersonation led to a premature termination of the call and mistrust, which is a direct harm to political communication and trust between parties. The use of AI-enabled technology to deceive and manipulate in this context constitutes a violation of trust and harm to communities. Since the harm has already occurred and the AI system's role (deepfake or synthetic media) is pivotal, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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"Ich brauche keinen Übersetzer": Falscher Klitschko narrt EU-Rathäuser

2022-06-25
N-tv
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that the video calls were digitally manipulated using deepfake technology, an AI system that generates realistic fake media content. The impersonation caused multiple European city mayors to be deceived, leading to aborted official communications and investigations by authorities. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through deception and disruption of official governmental operations, fulfilling the criteria of harm to communities and disruption of critical infrastructure management. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a realized incident involving AI misuse causing harm.
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Sicherheitslücken in Rathäusern?: Österreich verschärft Regeln nach Klitschko-Fake

2022-06-26
N-tv
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems to create deepfake videos that impersonate a known political figure, leading to direct harm by misleading public officials and threatening democratic processes. The harm is realized, not just potential, as officials were deceived and the incident is under criminal investigation. The AI system's role is pivotal in generating the manipulated video content that caused the harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident due to realized harm to communities and political rights through misinformation and deception.
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Auch Warschaus Bürgermeister telefonierte mit falschem Klitschko

2022-06-28
newsORF.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly through the use of deepfake technology, which is a form of AI-generated synthetic media. The harm has occurred as multiple public officials were deceived, which constitutes harm to communities and possibly breaches of trust and security. The AI system's use directly led to the incident of deception and misinformation. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ludwig-Telefonat mit Klitschko: Deepfake

2022-06-25
wien.ORF.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public figure, which is an AI system generating synthetic content. The use of this deepfake led to deception of officials but no direct harm has been reported. The potential for harm through misinformation, manipulation, or political disruption is credible and plausible. Since no actual harm has materialized yet, but the risk is significant, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is the event of the deepfake deception itself, not a response or update to a prior incident. It is not Unrelated because the AI system (deepfake) is central to the event.
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Deep Fake: Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab - Staatsschutz ermittelt - WELT

2022-06-25
DIE WELT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deep fake video call impersonating Vitali Klitschko, which is an AI-generated synthetic media. The use of this AI system directly caused harm by misleading a political leader and potentially undermining trust and political stability, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. The involvement of the state security investigation further confirms the seriousness of the incident. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Deep Fake: Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab - WELT

2022-06-24
DIE WELT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake AI system, which is an AI-generated synthetic video impersonating a real person. The use of this AI system directly led to harm by deceiving a political figure and attempting to manipulate political discourse, which constitutes harm to communities and a violation of trust and rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use directly caused harm through misinformation and manipulation.
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Mutmaßlicher Deep Fake: Giffey telefoniert offenbar mit falschem Klitschko

2022-06-25
heise online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI-generated deep fake technology to impersonate a public official in a video call, which is a clear example of an AI system's use leading to harm. The harm includes deception, undermining trust, and potential political manipulation, which fall under harm to communities and violation of rights. The incident has already occurred, with direct involvement of AI technology causing the harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deep-Fake-Attacke: Berlins Bürgermeisterin telefoniert mit falschen Klitschko

2022-06-24
20 Minuten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system generating a deepfake video call that deceived a public official, which constitutes a direct harm through misinformation and potential manipulation. The use of AI to impersonate a person in an official context and mislead a government official is a violation of trust and can be considered harm to communities and possibly a breach of rights related to identity and information integrity. Since the harm (deception and misinformation) has already occurred, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deep Fake: Giffey spricht mit angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-24
Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deep fake AI system impersonating a public official, which is a clear use of AI-generated synthetic media. Although no direct harm such as injury or rights violations has occurred, the incident shows a credible risk of harm through misinformation and manipulation, which could lead to significant social or political harm. Since the harm is plausible but not realized, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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Politiker fallen auf Fake-Klitschko herein

2022-06-25
Blick.ch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which manipulates video content using AI to impersonate a public figure. The malicious use of this AI system directly led to harm by deceiving multiple mayors, disrupting official communications, and causing political and social confusion. The involvement of law enforcement investigations further confirms the seriousness of the incident. The harm is realized and not merely potential, as the deepfake calls have already occurred and caused disruption. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos lösen Besorgnis aus

2022-06-26
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems to create deepfake videos (an AI system generating manipulated video content) that directly led to harm in the form of deception of public officials, undermining trust, and potential disruption to political communication and democratic processes. This constitutes harm to communities and a violation of trust, which falls under harm category (d) and possibly (c) regarding rights and democratic order. Since the harm is realized and ongoing, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Bürgermeister getäuscht: Anrufe von Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-25
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology used to impersonate a public figure in official communications, leading to deception of political leaders. This misuse of AI has directly led to harm in terms of political manipulation and potential violation of rights related to political integrity and trust. The AI system's development and use for creating deepfakes is central to the incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the mayors were deceived and the incident is under criminal investigation. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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"Moderne Kriegsführung": Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which manipulates video and audio to create realistic but fake representations of individuals. The deepfake calls led to deception of political figures, undermining trust and potentially disrupting political communication, which is a harm to communities and democratic order. The harm is realized as the officials were misled and the incident is described as a tool of modern warfare with criminal intent. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Anrufe von falschem Klitschko alarmieren Ampel-Koalition

2022-06-25
Der Tagesspiegel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which is a form of AI that generates realistic synthetic audio-visual content. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to fraudulent calls impersonating political leaders, which constitutes a violation of trust and poses risks to democratic processes and security. The article mentions that these deepfake calls have already taken place, indicating realized harm rather than just potential harm. The harms include undermining political communication, potential espionage, and manipulation of democratic institutions, which fall under harm to communities and violations of rights. Thus, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Anrufe von falschem Klitschko alarmieren Ampel-Koalition

2022-06-25
Der Tagesspiegel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of deepfake AI technology to impersonate a political leader in a live video call, which is a direct use of an AI system. The fraudulent call led to deception and potential political harm, including attempts to extract sensitive information or influence political decisions, which constitutes harm to communities and political processes. The incident has already taken place, with investigations underway, indicating realized harm rather than just potential risk. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Wie kam das Gespräch zwischen Pseudo-Klitschko und Giffey zustande?

2022-06-27
Der Tagesspiegel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI techniques (deepfake or face reenactment) to create a manipulated video call impersonating a public figure, which directly misled a government official. This manipulation caused harm by undermining trust and potentially disrupting official communications, which falls under harm to communities and possibly breaches of rights related to misinformation and deception. The involvement of AI in the creation of the fake video and the resulting investigation confirm the presence of an AI system's use leading to harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, an AI system, to create digitally manipulated video calls impersonating a public figure. This AI use directly led to confusion, deception, and reputational harm among European political figures and institutions. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the manipulated calls caused disruption and required investigation by authorities. The incident fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities (public trust and political communication) and involves violations of trust and potential legal concerns. Hence, it is not merely a hazard or complementary information but a concrete AI Incident.
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"Moderne Kriegsführung": Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems used to create deepfake videos, which are AI-generated manipulated media. The use of these deepfakes directly led to deception of public officials, causing social and political harm by undermining trust and spreading false information. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and a violation of rights through impersonation and misinformation. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the deception occurred and caused concern and official investigations.
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Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit angeblichem Klitschko ab

2022-06-24
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to a deceptive interaction. This use of AI directly caused harm by undermining trust and attempting to discredit political partners, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under violations of rights and harm to communities. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the video call was conducted and the deception detected only after the fact. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Franziska Giffey telefoniert mit gefaktem Vitali Klitschko - jetzt ermittelt der Staatsschutz

2022-06-25
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a real person in official communications, which is a clear AI system involvement. The use of this AI system directly led to harm by deceiving political figures, disrupting official communications, and potentially undermining political trust and social stability. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (deception and political manipulation). The involvement of the state security investigation further confirms the seriousness of the harm caused.
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Giffey: Nach Fake-Anruf künftig misstrauischer sein

2022-06-25
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a fake video call that was convincingly manipulated to impersonate a public figure, which strongly suggests the use of AI-based deepfake technology. The harm caused is indirect but real: it undermines trust and could disrupt diplomatic relations, which falls under harm to communities. The event is not merely a potential risk but an actual occurrence of AI misuse causing harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Franziska Giffey glaubt, mit Vitali Klitschko zu telefonieren - aber es ist ein Fake

2022-06-25
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a political figure, which directly led to deception of public officials. This manipulation undermines trust and could have broader societal impacts, fitting the definition of harm to communities. Since the AI system's use directly caused this harm, it qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The involvement of AI is clear, the harm is realized, and the incident is significant in the political context.
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Angebliches Klitschko-Telefonat: Giffey fällt auf "Deep Fake" rein - "Krieg wird mit allen Mitteln geführt"

2022-06-24
Merkur.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deep fake video call impersonating Vitali Klitschko, which deceived Berlin's mayor and led to a premature termination of the call. Deep fakes are AI-generated synthetic media, thus involving an AI system. The harm here is reputational and informational, undermining trust and potentially causing political and social disruption. Since the harm has already occurred (deception and reputational damage), this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Giffey bricht Telefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab

2022-06-24
Merkur.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public figure in a video call, which directly led to deception and potential harm to political relations and trust. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's malicious use caused harm to communities by undermining trust and spreading misinformation. The involvement of law enforcement and the description of the event as a digital manipulation confirm the AI system's pivotal role in the harm. Hence, it is not merely a hazard or complementary information but a realized AI Incident.
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Telefonat zwischen Giffey und angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-24
Merkur.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used to impersonate a public figure in a video call, which is a clear case of AI misuse. The harm is realized as it undermines trust, spreads misinformation, and attempts to discredit political partners, which fits the definition of harm to communities and possibly breaches of rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through deception and potential political manipulation.
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"Moderne Kriegsführung": Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
Merkur.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the use of deepfake technology, an AI system, to create realistic fake video calls impersonating a public official. This led to deception of multiple city mayors and caused concern about trust and manipulation, which is a harm to communities and democratic order. The AI system's use directly caused this harm. Although no physical injury occurred, the harm to democratic trust and potential political disruption fits within the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. Hence, this is an AI Incident.
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Cyberattacken auf Bür­ger­meis­te­r: Giffey und der falsche Klitschko

2022-06-26
taz.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that the cyberattacks involved deepfake technology, which uses AI to create manipulated video content. The deepfake calls deceived multiple mayors, including Berlin's mayor, leading to misinformation and potential diplomatic disruption. This is a direct harm caused by the use of an AI system (deepfake AI) in malicious use, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is indirect but real, involving deception, undermining trust, and potential reputational damage to public officials and institutions. The event is not merely a potential risk but an actual incident where AI was used to cause harm.
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Franziska Giffey telefonierte mit einem Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-26
Badische Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deepfake technology using face reenactment) to create manipulated video calls that deceived politicians. This deception constitutes harm to communities and political processes, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as multiple politicians were deceived, and investigations are underway. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Betrugsversuch mit Deep Fake: Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab

2022-06-24
RP Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep fake technology) to create a realistic but fake video call impersonating a public figure. While no direct harm has been reported, the potential for harm through deception, misinformation, or fraud is credible. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving harm to individuals or communities if such manipulations succeed.
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Fake Klitschko: Woran Sie Deepfakes und Videobetrüger erkennen

2022-06-27
Wirtschafts Woche
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public figure, which is a clear AI system involvement. The incident led to political confusion and has the potential for significant financial harm, which aligns with harm to communities and property. Since the scam caused or is causing financial damage in the billions, the harm is realized, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard. The event is not merely a warning or potential risk but an actual occurrence of harm involving AI misuse.
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Berlins Bürgermeisterin von falschem Klitschko reingelegt

2022-06-24
oe24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure in a video conference, which directly led to misinformation and potential harm to political trust and social cohesion. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused harm by undermining trust and spreading false information, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of rights. The involvement of the police and official statements confirm the seriousness and realized harm of the event.
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"Moderne Kriegsführung" - Sorge nach Fake-Anrufen im Namen von Witali Klitschko

2022-06-26
Tages Anzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology (an AI system) used maliciously to impersonate a public figure and deceive officials. This use of AI directly led to harm in the form of misinformation, deception, and disruption of political communication, which qualifies as harm to communities and a violation of rights. Therefore, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to realized harm.
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Giffeys Fake-Telefonat: Staatsschutz ermittelt Hintergründe

2022-06-27
Augsburger Allgemeine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI techniques (deepfake technology) to create manipulated media content that impersonated a real person, which directly led to misinformation and deception of a public official. This constitutes harm to the integrity of communication and potentially to political processes, which can be considered harm to communities. Since the AI-generated deepfake was used in a way that caused actual harm (deception and disruption), this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Giffey: Nach Fake-Anruf künftig misstrauischer sein - B.Z. - Die Stimme Berlins

2022-06-25
B.Z. Berlin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a fake video call impersonation, which is a form of social engineering or deception potentially involving AI-generated deepfake technology, although the article does not explicitly confirm AI involvement. The incident has caused concern about security and trust, but no direct harm from an AI system is reported. The focus is on investigation and strengthening defenses against such attacks. Since the article does not confirm AI system involvement or direct/indirect harm caused by AI, and primarily discusses responses and precautions, this is best classified as Complementary Information related to AI-related security concerns.
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Wir müssen immer und überall wachsam sein

2022-06-26
B.Z. Berlin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure in a video call, which is a clear AI system involvement. The incident did not result in realized harm but demonstrates a credible risk of harm through deception and potential misinformation or security breaches. Since the harm is plausible but not realized, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article focuses on the event as a warning and the need for vigilance, not on actual harm caused.
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Staatsschutz ermittelt Hintergründe zu Giffeys Fake-Telefonat

2022-06-27
B.Z. Berlin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly mentioned as a deepfake technology used to manipulate a phone call, leading to a false interaction with a political leader. This manipulation caused realized harm by misleading the involved parties and potentially the public, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violation of trust. The AI system's use directly led to the harm, not just a plausible future risk, so it is not merely a hazard or complementary information.
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Giffey will mit echtem Klitschko telefonieren

2022-06-28
B.Z. Berlin
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions a technical manipulation where a person appeared as Klitschko in a video call, deceiving officials. This strongly suggests the use of AI-based deepfake technology, an AI system that generates realistic fake video content. The harm realized includes identity theft and deception of public officials, which constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities. Since the AI system's use directly led to this harm, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Videoschalte vorgetäuscht - Klitschko will nach "Deepfake"-Vorfall über offizielle Kanäle mit Giffey sprechen

2022-06-25
Deutschlandfunk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to create a fake video call, which is an AI system generating manipulated content. The incident led to misinformation and deception, which constitutes harm to the individuals' reputations and trust, thus fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the fake video caused disruption in communication and trust between public figures.
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Luwig Opfer der Lüge: "Moderne Kriegsführung": Sorge nach Fake-Anrufen im Namen Klitschkos | Kleine Zeitung

2022-06-25
www.kleinezeitung.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems in the form of deepfake technology used to create manipulated video calls. The use of these AI-generated deepfakes directly led to harm by deceiving political leaders, undermining trust, and threatening democratic societal order, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violations of fundamental rights. The incident is ongoing and has prompted official investigations, confirming the realized harm rather than a mere potential risk. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Staatsschutz ermittelt jetzt wegen Klitschko-Deepfake

2022-06-26
Kurier
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology used maliciously to impersonate public officials in video calls. This use of AI directly led to deception and disruption, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use caused harm to the integrity of communication and public trust. The harm is realized, not just potential, as officials were deceived and conversations were disrupted or aborted. Hence, it is not merely a hazard or complementary information but an incident involving AI harm.
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Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit falschem Vitali Klitschko ab

2022-06-24
Augsburger Allgemeine
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating Vitali Klitschko, which is a clear use of AI-generated synthetic media. The misuse of this AI system directly caused harm by deceiving a public official and attempting to manipulate political communication, which can be considered a violation of rights and harm to communities through misinformation and disinformation. Since the harm has already occurred (the deception and breach of trust), this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Unruhe in europäischen Hauptstädten - Wer steckt hinter den Deep-Fake-Anrufen von falschem Vitali Klitschko?

2022-06-25
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which manipulates video content using AI to create realistic but fake representations of a person. The use of this AI system directly led to harm by deceiving multiple European mayors, causing disruption and potential reputational damage. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the fake calls caused confusion and premature termination of official communications. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and public institutions through misinformation and deception. The event is not merely a potential risk (hazard) or a complementary update; it is a concrete incident involving AI misuse causing harm.
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Melnyk: Deepfakes können Vertrauen zwischen Deutschland und Ukraine nicht erschüttern

2022-06-26
Nau
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure in a video call is a clear example of an AI system's use leading to harm, specifically the disruption of trust between Germany and Ukraine. The incident involves the use of AI-generated content that caused a real event (the premature termination of the call) and potential reputational and diplomatic harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Von Fake-Klitschko reingelegt - Michael Ludwig reagiert - Wien | heute.at

2022-06-25
Heute.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure, which directly led to misinformation and deception of public officials. This constitutes a harm to communities by undermining trust in political processes and spreading disinformation, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The AI system's use (deepfake software) directly caused the harm by enabling the fraudulent video call. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Bürgermeister Ludwig fällt auf falschen Klitschko rein - Wien | heute.at

2022-06-25
Heute.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deepfake software) to create realistic fake video representations of a public figure, which were used to deceive officials. This deception led to misinformation and potential reputational and diplomatic harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities through misinformation and trust erosion. The harm is realized, not just potential, as officials were deceived and misinformation was spread.
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Deep Fake: Wie Franziska Giffey auf den falschen Klitschko hereinfallen konnte

2022-06-26
Berliner Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake technology) to create a realistic fake video call that misled political leaders. This misuse of AI directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential political destabilization, which qualifies as harm to communities. The incident is a clear example of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused the harm described, including deception and potential manipulation in a sensitive geopolitical context.
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Sorge nach Fake-Anrufen: Unbekannter gibt sich als Klitschko aus

2022-06-25
stol.it
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake, a form of AI-generated manipulated media, used to impersonate a political figure in official communications. This manipulation led to confusion, mistrust, and potential disruption of political dialogue among European city leaders. The harm is indirect but significant, as it undermines trust in democratic institutions and could be used as a tool of modern warfare or political sabotage. The AI system's use directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the definitions provided.
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Telefonbetrug: Falscher Klitschko spricht mit Berlins Bürgermeisterin Franziska Giffey | Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

2022-06-26
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake AI system used to impersonate a public figure in live video calls, deceiving political leaders. This use of AI directly caused harm by spreading misinformation, undermining trust, and discrediting political allies, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the deception occurred and had tangible negative effects. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deep Fake: Telefonat zwischen Giffey und angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-24
NWZ Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake AI system used to impersonate a public figure in official communications, which directly led to deception and potential harm to the trust and reputation of the individuals and institutions involved. The digital manipulation constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities by undermining trust and spreading misinformation. Since the harm has already occurred and the AI system's role is pivotal, this is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deep Fake: Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
NWZ Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which is an AI-based method for creating realistic manipulated media. The misuse of this AI system has directly led to harm in the form of deception, disruption of official communications, and potential undermining of trust in public officials, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of trust. The involvement of AI is explicit and central. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (deception and disruption) in a significant societal context.
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Manipulierte Videoschalte: Giffey mit falschem Klitschko telefoniert

2022-06-25
NWZ Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly through the use of deepfake technology and AI-based face reenactment to manipulate video calls. The harm realized includes deception of public officials, disruption of trust, and potential security risks, which fall under harm to communities and possibly breach of obligations under applicable law. Since the AI system's use directly led to these harms, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Giffey mit falschem Klitschko telefoniert | Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

2022-06-25
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology and face reenactment to create manipulated video calls. The AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of deception, mistrust, and disruption among political leaders, which falls under harm to communities and possibly political rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as officials were deceived and the incident caused significant concern and operational disruption. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Sorge nach Telefonaten mit Fake-Klitschko | Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

2022-06-25
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a clear case where AI-generated deepfake videos were used to impersonate a known political figure, deceiving multiple mayors in Europe. The deepfake technology is explicitly described as using AI techniques to manipulate video and audio in real time (face reenactment). The harm is realized as the deception undermines trust, disrupts official communications, and poses risks to democratic processes and international relations, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. Since the harm is occurring and directly linked to the AI system's use, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ukraine-Krieg: Video-Call mit Kiews Bürgermeister - war es ein Deepfake?

2022-06-27
futurezone.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public official, which is a clear AI system use. The deepfake led directly to deception of a government official, which is a harm related to security and political integrity, potentially linked to espionage. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (deception, security risk).
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Wiener Bürgermeister sprach mit Deepfake von Vitali Klitschko

2022-06-25
futurezone.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake, an AI-generated synthetic video impersonating a public figure, which was used to conduct a misleading video conference. This caused confusion and mistrust among political actors, disrupting official communication and potentially influencing political decisions. The harm is realized as misinformation and disruption of official political processes, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violation of trust in official channels. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Franziska Giffey: "Peinlicher kann's halt auch nicht werden!" Das Netz lacht über Anruf von Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-25
News.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a political figure, which directly caused harm by misleading a government official and potentially undermining political relations and trust. The harm includes misinformation, political manipulation, and a breach of trust, which fall under harm to communities and violations of political rights. The incident is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm, as the fake call occurred and was detected only after some suspicious content was raised. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Sorge nach Fake-Anrufen im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
Vorarlberg Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of deepfake AI technology to create realistic but fake video calls impersonating a public official. This AI system's use directly led to deception of multiple mayors, undermining trust and potentially harming democratic communication and political relations, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in spreading false identity and misinformation.
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Mehrere Bürgermeister Opfer von Deep Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-27
Vorarlberg Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating highly realistic manipulated videos. The use of this AI system led directly to harm by deceiving multiple mayors, causing misinformation and potential political disruption. The harm includes violation of rights and harm to communities due to the manipulation and deception. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm.
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Deepfake: Politiker sprechen mit angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-25
Mimikama
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake generation) to create manipulated video content that impersonates a real person. This AI-generated content was used in a way that directly misled politicians, causing harm by spreading false information and undermining trust. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and political integrity through misinformation and deception.
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Auf "Deep Fake" reingefallen? Giffey bricht Videotelefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab - landeszeitung.de

2022-06-24
LZ online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a person in a video call, which is a clear AI system involvement. The use of this AI system led directly to deception and potential harm to political trust and public confidence, which falls under harm to communities and violation of rights. The incident has already occurred, with the mayor being deceived and the state security involved, confirming realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Telefonat zwischen Giffey und angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-24
Rhein-Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public official, which is a direct use of AI technology. The misuse of this AI system led to a premature termination of an official video call, causing disruption and potential harm to diplomatic relations and public trust. The harm is realized (not just potential), as the conversation was cut short due to the AI-generated deception. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of disruption and potential violation of trust between public officials.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos - Politik - DIE RHEINPFALZ

2022-06-25
DIE RHEINPFALZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, an AI system, to create realistic manipulated video calls impersonating a public figure. This AI system's use directly led to deceptive interactions with political leaders, causing confusion and potential reputational harm, which fits the definition of harm to communities and political processes. The event is not merely a potential risk but an actual occurrence of harm caused by AI misuse, qualifying it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Sorge nach Telefonaten mit Fake-Klitschko | Freie Presse - Deutschland

2022-06-25
Freie Presse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which is a form of AI-generated media manipulation. The deepfake videos were used maliciously to impersonate a known political figure, leading to deception and potential political harm. This constitutes a violation of trust and poses a risk to democratic society, fulfilling the criteria for harm to communities and possibly human rights violations. Since the harm is realized (deception of officials, disruption of trust), this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deepfake von Vitali Klitschko täuscht Berliner Bürgermeisterin

2022-06-27
Aargauer Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure, leading to deception of political leaders. The harm includes reputational damage, political manipulation, and potential undermining of democratic trust, which are violations of rights and harm to communities. The AI system's use directly caused these harms. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm.
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"Deep Fake": Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
Trierischer Volksfreund. Die Zeitung für die Region Trier/Mosel
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake videos to impersonate a public figure, causing harm by misleading officials and creating disruption. The harm is realized as the fake calls caused confusion and concern among multiple city officials. The AI system's malicious use directly led to this harm, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to violation of trust and potential harm to communities through misinformation and fraud.
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Telefonat zwischen Giffey und angeblichem Klitschko

2022-06-24
Donaukurier
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public official to conduct fraudulent video calls. The use of AI-generated synthetic media to deceive public officials and spread misinformation during wartime is a direct harm to communities and political processes, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized as the deception undermines trust and could influence political decisions or public opinion. The involvement of law enforcement and official statements confirm the seriousness and direct impact of the AI system's misuse. Hence, this is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a concrete AI Incident.
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Falscher Klitschko narrt Bürgermeister von Berlin, Wien und Madrid

2022-06-25
ExtremNews
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used to create realistic fake videos impersonating a public figure. This use of AI could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation, manipulation of officials, or social disruption. However, the article does not report any realized harm or direct consequences resulting from the deepfake calls. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident but has not yet done so.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos

2022-06-25
Gifhorner Rundschau
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of AI-based deepfake and face reenactment technologies to impersonate a public official in video calls, which is a clear AI system involvement. The use of these AI systems led to deceptive communications causing disruption and confusion among officials, which is a form of harm to communities and public trust. However, the article does not report any realized injury, legal rights violations, or property damage. The harm is indirect and limited to disruption and potential reputational damage. Given the realized deceptive use and disruption, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a mere hazard or complementary information. The incident's nature and impact fit the definition of an AI Incident due to the direct misuse of AI systems causing harm through deception and disruption in official communications.
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Falscher Klitschko narrt Bürgermeister von Berlin, Wien und Madrid

2022-06-25
BSAktuell
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure, which deceived multiple city mayors. The use of AI-generated synthetic media to mislead officials is a direct misuse of AI technology causing harm through misinformation and potential reputational damage. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities (through misinformation) and violations of rights (deception of officials). The harm is realized, not just potential, so it is not an AI Hazard. It is not merely complementary information or unrelated news, as the AI system's malicious use caused a significant event with harm.
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Melnyk: Deepfakes können Vertrauen zwischen Deutschland und Ukraine nicht erschüttern

2022-06-26
TAH - Täglicher Anzeiger Holzminden
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure, which is a direct use of AI technology. The misuse of this AI system has led to realized harm in the form of deception, psychological impact, and potential disruption of diplomatic relations, which qualifies as harm to communities and a violation of trust. The involvement of state security investigations further confirms the seriousness of the incident. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's malicious use.
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Sorge nach Telefonaten mit Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-25
Helmstedter Nachrichten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems used to create deepfake videos that impersonate a known political figure, leading to deception and potential political manipulation. The harm is realized as the victims were misled, trust was undermined, and there is a risk to democratic societal order. The use of AI-generated deepfakes in this context directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and potential political destabilization, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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"Deep Fake": Telefonat zwischen Giffey und angeblichem Klitschko - Verlagshaus Jaumann

2022-06-24
Die Oberbadische - Markgräfler Tagblatt - Weiler Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a public official in a video call, which is an AI system generating realistic fake content. Although no direct harm is reported, the incident reveals a security breach and potential for misinformation or manipulation, which could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation or political disruption. Since the harm is not explicitly realized but the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm, this qualifies as an AI Hazard.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos sorgen für Unruhe in EU-Rathäusern - Hoefner Volksblatt und Marchanzeiger

2022-06-25
Hoefner Volksblatt und Marchanzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, an AI system that manipulates video content to create realistic but fake media. The misuse of this AI system has directly caused harm by deceiving public officials, disrupting official communications, and potentially undermining trust in political processes. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (disruption and deception) affecting communities and public institutions. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Der falsche Klitschko

2022-06-26
nd-aktuell.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public figure, leading to deception of officials. This misuse of AI has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential disruption of official communications, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the fake calls occurred and caused confusion and concern among officials. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Sorge nach Telefonaten mit Fake-Klitschko - EMZ Eifel-Mosel-Zeitung

2022-06-27
EMZ Eifel-Mosel-Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems through the use of deepfake technology, which manipulates video content using artificial intelligence. The use of this AI system directly led to harm in the form of misinformation, deception, and undermining trust among political leaders, which affects democratic society and political rights. The incident is not merely a potential risk but has already occurred, with multiple mayors deceived and official investigations underway. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ukraine-Krieg: Täuschend echter Klitschko

2022-06-27
hz.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems, specifically deepfake technology using AI for face reenactment and real-time video manipulation. The AI system's use directly led to harm by deceiving multiple European mayors, causing misinformation and potential political disruption, which qualifies as harm to communities and possibly a violation of trust in political processes. The incident is ongoing with investigations, confirming the realized harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Nach Deepfake-Telefonat zwischen Giffey und Klitschko: Experten besorgt

2022-06-25
watson.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI systems to create deepfake video and audio content that impersonated a public official. The deepfake calls led to confusion, mistrust, and potential political harm, which are direct harms to communities and political processes. The use of AI-generated synthetic media to deceive and manipulate political actors fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (misinformation, undermining trust, political manipulation).
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Giffey bricht Telefonat mit angeblichem Vitali Klitschko ab

2022-06-24
WEB.DE
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure, which is a clear AI system. The use of this AI system directly led to deception and disruption of official communications, undermining trust and potentially harming diplomatic relations. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused harm (deception, breach of trust, potential political harm). The involvement is in the use of the AI system maliciously. Hence, the classification is AI Incident.
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Fake-Anrufe im Namen Klitschkos lösen Besorgnis aus

2022-06-26
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating realistic manipulated video content. The event involves the use of this AI system to impersonate a public figure in official video calls, deceiving politicians and causing concern about misinformation and trust erosion. This constitutes harm to communities and democratic society, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the deception has already occurred and led to investigations and policy responses. Hence, the classification as AI Incident is appropriate.
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Ukraine: Europäische Politiker erhalten Anruf von Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-24
Kurier
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure in official communications, which is a direct use of AI technology leading to harm through deception and misinformation. The harm is realized as the politicians were misled, and the incident undermines trust and could disrupt political collaboration. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and potential political disruption. Therefore, the classification is AI Incident.
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Falscher Klitschko narrt Bürgermeister von Berlin, Wien und Madrid - Nachrichten zur Wirtschaft - aktuelle Wirtschaftsnachrichten

2022-06-25
Nachrichten zur Wirtschaft - aktuelle Wirtschaftsnachrichten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public figure and deceive government officials. This use of AI has directly led to misinformation and deception, which can be considered harm to communities and governance. The incident is not merely a potential risk but has already occurred, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is indirect but significant, as it undermines trust and could disrupt political communication and decision-making. Hence, the classification as AI Incident is appropriate.
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Videotelefonat mit Franziska Giffey: Gespräch mit angeblichem Klitschko vorzeitig abgebrochen

2022-06-24
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public figure in a political videoconference. The use of deepfake technology is an AI system development and use leading to a deceptive event. Although no direct harm has been realized, the incident demonstrates a credible risk of harm to trust, political relations, and potential misinformation. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm, but no actual harm has been confirmed yet. Therefore, the classification is AI Hazard.
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Sorge nach Telefonaten mit Fake-Klitschko

2022-06-26
Vodafone live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves deepfake technology, which is an AI system used to manipulate video content realistically. The deepfake was used maliciously to impersonate a political figure, leading to confusion, mistrust, and potential disruption in political communication among European city leaders. This constitutes harm to communities and a violation of trust, aligning with the definition of an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the politicians were deceived and the incident is under criminal investigation. Hence, the classification as AI Incident is appropriate.
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Θύμα deepfake η δήμαρχος του Βερολίνου- Δεν μιλούσε τελικά με τον Βιτάλι Κλίτσκο | LiFO

2022-06-25
LiFO
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to impersonate a public figure in a way that misled a government official. This misuse of AI directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and undermining trust, which qualifies as harm to communities and a violation of rights related to truthful information. Therefore, this is an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused harm through deception and misinformation.
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Γερμανία: Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δήμαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-24
zougla.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public official, causing deception and potential harm to political relations and public trust. The harm is realized as the Berlin mayor was deceived, and the incident is under investigation by security services. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (deception, reputational damage, undermining trust).
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Γερμανία: Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης έπεσε η δήμαρχος Βερολίνου -Ο ομόλογός της του Κιέβου ήταν... προϊόν τεχνολογίας - iefimerida.gr

2022-06-25
iefimerida.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and potential reputational harm. The harm is realized as the mayor was directly deceived, and the incident reflects a misuse of AI technology causing harm to individuals and communities by undermining trust and spreading false information. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's malicious use.
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Εξαπάτησαν τη δήμαρχο του Βερολίνου με deep fake βίντεο - Νόμιζε πως μιλούσε με τον Βιτάλι Κλίτσκο

2022-06-24
NewsIT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake AI system that generated a realistic but fake video and audio impersonation of a public figure. This AI system was used maliciously to deceive a government official, constituting a direct harm through misinformation and manipulation. The harm includes violation of trust and potential political or diplomatic disruption, which qualifies as harm to communities and possibly a breach of rights. Therefore, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to realized harm.
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Θύμα απάτης με βίντεο deep fake η δήμαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-24
Newsbeast.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public figure, leading to deception and potential harm to political and social trust. The harm is realized as the mayor was misled, and the incident is under investigation by security services. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and reputational damage, which affects communities and political relations.
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Γερμανία: Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δημαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-24
newsbomb.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of a deep fake AI system to impersonate a real person in a video conference, which directly led to digital fraud and misinformation. The harm is realized as the mayor of Berlin was deceived, and the incident is under investigation by security services. The use of AI-generated deep fake content to mislead and manipulate political figures fits the definition of an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's use in fraud and misinformation.
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Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δημαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-25
Cretalive
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and potential harm to political relations and public trust. The harm is realized as the Mayor was deceived, and the incident is under investigation by security services. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (deception, reputational damage, undermining trust).
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Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δημαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-24
ΣΚΑΪ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and potential harm to political relations and public trust. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the Mayor was directly deceived. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (deception, reputational damage, undermining trust).
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Deep Fake: Η Δήμαρχος Βερολίνου έπεσε θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης

2022-06-25
ant1news.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used to create a fraudulent video impersonating a real person, which directly led to harm by deceiving a public official and potentially damaging diplomatic trust. The harm includes digital fraud and misinformation, which can be considered harm to communities and violation of trust. The AI system's use was malicious and caused realized harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δήμαρχος του Βερολίνου - Νόμιζε ότι συνομιλούσε με τον ομόλογό της του Κιέβου

2022-06-25
Real.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep fake technology) to create a fraudulent video that impersonated a public official, leading to deception and misinformation. This caused harm by undermining trust and potentially damaging reputations, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under harm to communities and violation of rights. The harm has already occurred as the mayor was deceived and the incident publicly acknowledged, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Γερμανία: Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δημαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-25
ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑ Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep fake technology) to create a realistic fake video that impersonated a public official, leading to deception and potential harm to political relations and public trust. The harm is realized as the mayor was misled, and the incident is under investigation by security services. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of digital fraud and reputational damage, impacting communities and political trust.
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Γερμανία: Θύμα ψηφιακής απάτης με βίντεο deep fake έπεσε η δήμαρχος του Βερολίνου

2022-06-26
sofokleous10.gr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake AI system used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and harm. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the Berlin mayor was deceived and the incident is under investigation by security services. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through digital fraud and undermining trust, which affects communities and political relations.
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Deep Fakes: Wenn Augen und Ohren getäuscht werden

2022-06-26
Kronen Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions AI systems (deep learning-based deep fakes) and their use in manipulating media content. Although no specific harm has been reported as having occurred, the experts' warnings about the dangers and the increasing difficulty in detecting deep fakes indicate a credible risk of future harm, such as misinformation or harm to communities. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann - WELT

2022-06-26
DIE WELT
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system (deep learning-based deep fake technology) being used to create manipulated video content that deceived public officials. This deception constitutes harm to communities and individuals by spreading misinformation and undermining trust, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the officials were misled during the video conference. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Darum wird es zunehmend schwieriger, Deep Fakes zu erkennen

2022-06-27
www.Bluewin.ch
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake technology) to create manipulated video and audio content that impersonated a public official, leading to realized harm in the form of deception, reputational damage, and potential disruption in governmental operations. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused harm to individuals and communities through misinformation and fraud. The article also references the malicious use of AI-generated content for fraud and political manipulation, confirming the direct link to harm.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
stern.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly, namely deep learning-based deepfake generation technology that manipulates video and audio to impersonate individuals. The use of such AI-generated deepfakes has directly led to harm by deceiving public officials, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of trust, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The article also references criminal uses such as fraud, which are realized harms. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
tz
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deep fake technology to create a realistic but fake video of a public figure, which was used to deceive a government official. This deception constitutes harm to communities and political actors by spreading misinformation and undermining trust, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The AI system's use directly led to this harm, as the deep fake video was central to the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
Berliner Morgenpost
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep learning-based deep fake technology) to create manipulated video content that deceived a public official. The harm is realized as the deception undermines trust and could have broader social or political consequences, fitting the definition of harm to communities. The AI system's use directly led to this harm. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Ludwig-Telefonat mit falschem Klitschko: Was sind Deep Fakes und wer steckt dahinter?

2022-06-26
Kurier
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (deep learning-based deep fake generation) used to create manipulated media that impersonates a real person. Although no direct harm such as injury or legal violation is reported, the use of deep fakes to deceive individuals is a recognized form of harm to communities and trust. However, since the article states no significant harm occurred and the incident is described as not a major event, it does not meet the threshold for an AI Incident. There is no indication of plausible future harm beyond the current event, so it is not an AI Hazard either. The article mainly explains what deep fakes are and describes this specific event as an example, without reporting significant harm or ongoing risk. Therefore, it is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context and understanding about AI-generated deep fakes and their use in this case.
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Nach Affäre um falschen Klitschko: So erkennt ihr Deep Fakes

2022-06-27
Business Insider
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake technology) to create manipulated video and audio content that deceived public officials, leading to reputational and informational harm. The AI system's use directly led to harm by enabling impersonation and misinformation. The article explicitly describes the AI system's role in the incident and the resulting harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Falscher Vitali Klitschko: Den eigenen Augen ist nicht zu trauen - Täuschung mit DEEP FAKe - DIE RHEINPFALZ

2022-06-26
DIE RHEINPFALZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake technology) to create manipulated video content that impersonates a real person in real-time video calls. This use of AI directly led to harm by deceiving political leaders, undermining trust, and potentially causing reputational damage and political manipulation. These harms fall under violations of rights and harm to communities. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly caused harm through deception and misinformation.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
Epoch Times www.epochtimes.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep learning-based deep fake generation) to create manipulated video content that deceived individuals in a video conference. This deception constitutes harm to individuals and communities by spreading misinformation and enabling fraud, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article reports an actual occurrence of harm caused by AI-generated deep fake content, not just a potential risk or general information, so it is classified as an AI Incident.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
nachrichten.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly discusses AI systems (deep learning-based deepfake generation) that have been used to create manipulated videos and audio leading to actual harms such as fraud (e.g., CEO fraud via fake audio), compromising fake videos, and potential political misinformation. These harms are direct consequences of the AI system's use. The article also mentions the use of such technology by law enforcement and the challenges in attribution, but the primary focus is on the realized harms caused by AI-generated deepfakes. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Telefonat mit falschem Klitschko: War es wirklich ein Deep Fake? | Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger

2022-06-27
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on a potentially AI-enabled deception (deep fake or similar video manipulation) that could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation or reputational damage, but it does not confirm that such harm has materialized. The discussion includes technical explanations, historical context, and warnings from authorities, which serve as complementary information to understand the broader AI ecosystem and risks. Since no direct or indirect harm from the specific event is established, and the main focus is on explaining the technology and its implications, the article fits best as Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Klitschko-Ludwig Deep Fake: Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-28
Salzburger Nachrichten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes the use of AI deep fake technology (an AI system) to create manipulated video content that deceived public officials. The harm is realized as the mayors were misled, potentially damaging their reputations and trust in political communication, which is harm to communities and political rights. The AI system's use directly led to this harm. The event is not merely a potential risk or a general discussion about AI, but a concrete incident involving AI-generated misinformation causing harm. Hence, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online

2022-06-26
Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (deep learning-based deep fake technology) used to create manipulated media content that deceived public officials. This deception constitutes harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining trust in public communication. Since the AI system's use directly led to this harm, it qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework's definition of harm to communities caused by AI-generated misinformation.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-27
Südtirol News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based video and audio manipulation) to create a deep fake video that deceived multiple mayors, including the Vienna mayor. This deception led to misinformation and reputational harm, which falls under harm to communities. The AI system's use directly led to this harm, qualifying the event as an AI Incident. The article also discusses the broader risks and potential misuse of such AI technologies, but the primary focus is on the realized harm from the deep fake incident.
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Giffey-Telefonat: "Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
Aachener Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used to create manipulated video and audio content that impersonated a real person, leading to deception. This manipulation could cause harm by misleading individuals or organizations, potentially leading to misinformation or security risks. Since the event describes an actual occurrence where the AI-generated deep fake was used to deceive, it constitutes an AI Incident due to the realized harm of misinformation and potential breach of trust or security.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann | Politik

2022-06-26
Start
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deep fake technology) to create manipulated video and audio content that deceived political figures. This deception can be classified as harm to communities and political integrity, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The article details a realized harm caused by the AI system's use, not just a potential risk, thus it is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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War es wirklich ein Deep Fake? - landeszeitung.de

2022-06-27
LZ online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use or suspected use of an AI system (Deep Fake technology) in a live video call that could plausibly lead to harm such as political misinformation, reputational damage, and undermining democratic processes. Although the actual harm is not confirmed or detailed as having occurred, the article emphasizes the potential for such harm and the challenges in detecting these fakes. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because it plausibly could lead to an AI Incident involving violations of rights and harm to communities through disinformation, but no confirmed incident of harm is established in the article.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
fehmarn24.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deep fake technology to create a realistic but fake video of a public figure, which was used to deceive a government official. This deception constitutes harm to communities and individuals by undermining trust and potentially causing political or social disruption. The AI system's use directly caused this harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident. The article also discusses the malicious use of AI for fraud and misinformation, reinforcing the direct harm caused by the AI system's outputs.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-26
Main-Spitze
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of a deepfake, which is an AI-generated synthetic video impersonating a real person. This AI system was used in a way that misled the participants, indicating misuse of AI technology. Although no direct physical harm is reported, the incident involves deception and potential harm to trust and information integrity, which can be considered harm to communities or violation of rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's use.
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Giffey-Telefonat: Deep Fake: Wenn man den eigenen Augen nicht trauen kann - Verlagshaus Jaumann

2022-06-26
Die Oberbadische - Markgräfler Tagblatt - Weiler Zeitung
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes AI systems capable of generating deepfake videos and audio, which have been used in criminal contexts (e.g., fraudulent money transfers) and political misinformation. While these harms are real and ongoing, the article mainly provides a general overview and discussion of the technology's capabilities, risks, and detection methods without detailing a specific new incident of harm. Therefore, it fits best as Complementary Information, providing context and updates on AI deepfake technology and its societal implications rather than reporting a distinct AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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"Deep Fake": Wenn man den Augen nicht trauen kann

2022-06-27
Teltarif
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deep learning-based video and audio synthesis) to create a manipulated video conference that deceived a public official. This manipulation directly led to misinformation and potential reputational harm, which qualifies as harm to communities and possibly a violation of trust in public communication. Since the AI system's use directly caused this harm, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident. The article also highlights the malicious use of AI deep fakes for fraud and political manipulation, confirming realized harm rather than just potential risk. Therefore, the classification is AI Incident.
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I sindaci di Madrid, Berlino e Vienna al telefono con il deepfake di Klitschko per inganno

2022-06-26
Tgcom24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of deepfake technology involves an AI system generating realistic fake video content to impersonate a public figure. This AI-generated disinformation has directly led to deception of public officials, which constitutes harm to communities by spreading false narratives and undermining trust. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the malicious use of AI-generated deepfake content.
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Vitali Klitschko, i sindaci di Berlino e Madrid ingannati da una riproduzione deepfake del collega di Kiev: "Aveva il suo viso e la sua voce" - Il Fatto Quotidiano

2022-06-25
Il Fatto Quotidiano
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create a hyper-realistic manipulated video and audio impersonation of a public figure. This AI system was used maliciously to deceive political leaders, spreading disinformation that could harm political relationships and trust, thus causing harm to communities and potentially violating rights to truthful information. The harm is realized as the mayors were deceived and political trust undermined. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI in causing harm through disinformation.
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Dopo deepfake Zelensky, anche video finto sindaco Kiev - Hi-tech

2022-06-27
ANSA.it
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create and disseminate false video content that directly misled political figures, constituting a violation of trust and causing harm to communities through disinformation. The harm is realized as the deception occurred and was reported, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct use of AI-generated deepfake content causing harm through misinformation and political manipulation.
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I sindaci di berlino, vienna e madrid sono stati 'truffati' da un deepfake di vitali klitschko...

2022-06-26
DAGOSPIA
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public figure in video calls, leading to deception and fraud against public officials. This is a direct use of AI-generated content causing harm through misinformation and manipulation, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to violation of rights and harm to communities (public trust and governance). The harm is realized as the mayors were 'tricked' and the incident is described as a criminal act. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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I sindaci di Berlino, Vienna e Madrid sono stati truffati da un deep fake di Vitali Klitschko

2022-06-25
Corriere della Sera
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to impersonate a public figure, which directly led to a criminal fraud attempt against multiple mayors. This constitutes a violation of rights and harm to individuals and communities through deception and potential misinformation. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the fraudulent calls occurred and were identified as criminal acts. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Sindaci di Berlino, Madrid e Vienna raggirati: al telefono con il sindaco di Kiev Klitschko, ma è un deepfake

2022-06-25
Virgilio Notizie
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public official, which is an AI system generating synthetic video and audio content. The use of this AI system directly caused harm by deceiving public officials, constituting a cybercrime and misinformation incident. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (fraud, misinformation, and potential disruption of trust in public communications).
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Deepfake, ingannati anche i sindaci di Berlino e Vienna: pensavano di parlare in videocall con il loro omologo di Kiev

2022-06-25
lastampa.it
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create synthetic video and audio impersonating a public official. The AI system's use directly led to harm by deceiving multiple European mayors, spreading disinformation, and undermining trust between political partners, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the deception occurred and was only uncovered after some time. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Deepfake, ingannati anche i sindaci di Berlino e Vienna: pensavano di parlare in videocall con il loro omologo di Kiev

2022-06-25
Il Piccolo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used to create synthetic video and audio impersonations of a public figure. The use of this AI system directly led to deception and misinformation, which harmed political trust and could disrupt international aid efforts. The harm is realized and significant, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The AI system's malicious use caused harm to communities and political processes, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Kiev, sindaci europei ingannati da riproduzione Deepfake del collega ucraino Klitschko - Esteri

2022-06-25
QuotidianoNet
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create synthetic video and audio impersonations, which directly led to the harm of spreading disinformation and undermining trust between political figures. This constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities through misinformation. Since the harm is realized (the deception of officials and potential disruption of political support), this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Videochiamata con il sindaco di Kiev ma non è lui: ingannati tre sindaci di capitali europee

2022-06-25
Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used to create realistic fake video calls impersonating a public figure. The use of this AI system directly led to harm in the form of disinformation and deception of public officials, which can be classified as harm to communities and a violation of rights (trust, political integrity). The police investigation and public denunciation confirm the realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Germania, l'inganno del deepfake. La sindaca di Berlino crede che di essere in videochiamata con il sindaco di Kiev ma si tratta di un algoritmo

2022-06-24
Open
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly: deepfake technology, which uses AI to generate realistic fake video and audio of a real person. The use of this AI system directly led to harm in the form of deception and potential misinformation, which can be considered harm to communities and possibly a violation of trust or rights. The mayor was misled during the video call, which is a direct consequence of the AI system's use. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly caused harm through deception and misinformation.
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Guerra in Ucraina, si allarga il caso deepfake: dopo la sindaca di Berlino, anche quello di Madrid è stato ingannato dal finto sindaco di Kiev

2022-06-25
Open
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to impersonate a political figure, leading to disinformation and deception. This use of AI has directly led to harm by misleading public officials and potentially disrupting political relations and support for Ukraine, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violation of rights. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Truffati sindaci di Berlino, Vienna, Madrid/ Parlano con deepfake del sindaco di Kiev

2022-06-26
IlSussidiario.net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of deepfake AI technology to impersonate a public figure in video calls, which directly led to deception and fraud against multiple mayors. This constitutes harm to communities and a violation of trust, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use in generating realistic fake video and audio was pivotal to the harm caused. The incident is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm, distinguishing it from an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.
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Parlava in videoconferenza con il sindaco di Kiev: ma era un fake

2022-06-26
Il Primato Nazionale
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create a synthetic video and audio impersonation of a public official, which directly led to a deceptive interaction. This deception can be classified as harm to communities by undermining trust in digital communications and spreading misinformation. Although no physical harm or legal rights violations are explicitly mentioned, the incident's nature fits the definition of an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI system's misuse. Therefore, the event is best classified as an AI Incident.
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Kiev, in videochiamata con un falso Klitschko: i sindaci di Madrid, Berlino e Vienna ingannati dal deepfake - Notizie italiane in tempo reale!

2022-06-25
Notizie italiane in tempo reale!
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create synthetic video and audio impersonations that directly led to deception of public officials and dissemination of disinformation. This disinformation harms communities by undermining trust and political cooperation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized as the mayors were deceived and the disinformation campaign is ongoing, not merely a potential risk. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Kiev, in videochiamata con un falso Klitschko: i sindaci di Madrid, Berlino e Vienna ingannati dal deepfake

2022-06-25
La Repubblica.it
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) to create synthetic video and audio impersonations of a public figure. This AI system was used maliciously to deceive and spread disinformation, which is a violation of rights and harms communities by undermining political trust and cooperation. The harm is realized as the mayors were deceived and disinformation was spread, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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European mayors duped into calls with fake Kyiv mayor - The Boston Globe

2022-06-25
The Boston Globe
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of deepfake technology to impersonate a public official in video calls is a direct use of an AI system (deepfake generation) that has led to harm in the form of disinformation and potential disruption of political relations and trust. The event describes realized harm through deception and disinformation, which affects communities and political processes. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (disinformation and political manipulation).
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European mayors duped by false appeals from Kyiv mayor - The Gal Post

2022-06-26
The Gal Post
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake videos used maliciously to impersonate a political figure, leading to deception and disruption of trust among officials. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of undermined trust and potential disruption of diplomatic relations, which is harm to communities. The involvement of AI is explicit and the harm is realized, not just potential. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Vitali Klitschko fake tricks Berlin mayor

2022-06-24
Deutsche Welle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public official, which is an AI system generating realistic fake video content. The use of this AI system directly led to a deceptive incident that disrupted official communication and could harm trust between political entities, which qualifies as harm to communities and a violation of trust. Therefore, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm through deception and potential reputational damage.
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European mayors fooled by deepfake of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

2022-06-25
Washington Examiner
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating realistic fake videos. The use of this AI system directly caused harm by deceiving public officials, undermining trust, and potentially disrupting political communication during a war. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities (disinformation and political deception). The incident is not merely a potential risk but a realized harm, so it is not an AI Hazard. It is not Complementary Information or Unrelated because the main focus is on the harm caused by the AI deepfake.
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Kyiv mayor imposter uses 'deep fake' tech to fool European mayors

2022-06-25
Daily Sabah
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deep fake technology used maliciously to impersonate a public official, leading to deception and potential political harm. The AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of misinformation, disruption of official communications, and potential damage to international relations. The harm is realized, not just potential, as multiple mayors were fooled and police investigations are underway. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and political trust.
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Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko demands clarification after deep fakes

2022-06-25
Democratic Underground
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deep fake videos are a product of AI systems capable of generating realistic synthetic media. The incident describes the use of such AI-generated content to deceive public officials, which is a direct misuse of AI technology leading to harm by spreading misinformation and undermining trust in political communication. The harm is realized as officials were fooled, which can disrupt governance and public trust, fitting the definition of harm to communities. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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2ND LEAD

2022-06-25
nampa.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deep fake videos are generated by AI systems that create realistic but fabricated content. The incident describes actual use of such AI-generated deep fakes to deceive mayors, which is a direct harm to communities and public trust. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm through misinformation and disruption of official interactions. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko demands clarification after deep fakes

2022-06-25
nampa.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deep fake videos are generated by AI systems capable of creating realistic but fake representations of people. The incident describes actual use of such AI-generated content to deceive public officials, which is a direct harm caused by AI. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm through misinformation and deception, impacting public trust and potentially causing reputational or political harm.
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Berlin mayor tricked by 'deep fake' video call with Kiev mayor

2022-06-24
nampa.org
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a 'deep fake' video call, which is an AI system generating synthetic video content to impersonate a real person. The incident is a case of misuse of AI technology leading to deception. Although no direct physical or legal harm is reported, the incident demonstrates a clear risk of harm to political trust and information integrity, which are harms to communities and potentially human rights. Since the harm is plausible but not explicitly realized or detailed as occurring, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident.
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European politicians duped into deepfake video calls with mayor of Kyiv - Pehal News

2022-06-25
Pehal News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deepfake technology is an AI system that uses deep learning to create realistic fake videos. In this case, the deepfake was used maliciously to impersonate a public official, deceiving other politicians. This deception constitutes a violation of trust and can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining political alliances. Since the AI system's use directly led to these harms, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework.
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European politicians duped into deepfake video calls with mayor of Kyiv

2022-06-25
The Guardian
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves deepfake technology, an AI system that generates realistic fake video and audio of a person. The use of this AI system directly caused harm by deceiving public officials, undermining trust, and potentially spreading misinformation during a sensitive geopolitical conflict. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and public trust. Therefore, the classification is AI Incident.
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'Lažni Kličko' nazvao gradonačelnike Beča, Berlina i Madrida: 'Hitno se mora istražiti tko stoji iza toga'

2022-06-25
Jutarnji list
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deep fake calls impersonating a public figure, which directly led to deception of multiple mayors. This deception is a form of harm to communities and public trust, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in generating the deep fakes is clear, and the harm is realized as the officials were misled, prompting investigations. Although no physical harm or critical infrastructure disruption occurred, the incident still constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities through misinformation and impersonation.
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LAŽNI KLIČKO ZVAO GRADONAČELNIKE BEČA, BERLINA I MADRIDA Pravi Vitalij poručio: Hitno istražiti ko stoji iza toga!

2022-06-25
kurir.rs
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, which is an AI system generating realistic fake audio/video content. The deepfake calls directly led to harm in the form of deception and potential disruption of official communications among city officials, which can be considered harm to communities. The involvement of AI in causing this harm is direct and material. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Kličko zatražio istragu zbog 'deep fake' poziva: 'Lažnjak je govorio apsurdne gluposti...'

2022-06-25
24sata
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions 'deep fake' calls, which are AI-generated synthetic media designed to convincingly mimic real persons. The deep fake calls misled multiple mayors, causing confusion and potential reputational harm, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violation of trust. The AI system's use in impersonation and deception directly led to the harm described. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Lažni Vitalij Kličko razgovarao s gradonačelnicima Berlina, Madrida i Beča

2022-06-25
N1 Srbija
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology used to impersonate a public official, leading to deception of multiple mayors and potential harm through misinformation and reputational damage. The use of AI in creating realistic fake video and audio content that directly misled officials and caused a serious cybersecurity incident fits the definition of an AI Incident, as it has directly led to harm through fraud and misinformation. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the deception occurred and was confirmed by authorities.
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Lažni Vitalij Kličko razgovarao sa gradonačelnicima Berlina, Madrida i Beča

2022-06-25
vijesti.me
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly describes the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure in video calls with mayors of major European cities. The AI system's use directly led to deception and misinformation, which are harms to communities and individuals. The incident involves malicious use of AI, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident as the harm has already occurred through the fraudulent interactions and potential reputational damage.
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Gradonačelnik Kijeva Kličko zatražio istragu lažnih poziva

2022-06-25
Glas Istre HR
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of deepfake technology to impersonate a public official constitutes the use of an AI system (deepfake generation) in a malicious manner. The event has directly led to deception and potential reputational harm, which can be considered harm to communities or violation of rights if escalated. Although no severe harm has materialized yet, the incident involves realized misuse of AI-generated content causing confusion and potential indirect harm. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from malicious AI use.
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Mislili su da pričaju sa Kličkom, radilo se o vrhunskoj prevari

2022-06-26
Bljesak.info
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI deepfake technology (an AI system) to create fake video calls impersonating a public figure, which directly led to deception and harm to the involved parties' trust and potentially to broader societal trust. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the mayors were deceived and the incident was serious enough to involve police reports and public statements about cybercrime. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by the AI system's malicious use.
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Prevara decenije: Evropski gradonačelnici pričali sa Kličkom, ispostavilo se da je riječ o deepfake tehnologiji

2022-06-25
Raport.ba
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating realistic fake videos and audio. The use of this AI system directly led to deception of public officials, spreading false narratives, and undermining trust, which is a clear harm to communities and political processes. The harm is realized, not just potential, as officials were misled and police reports were filed. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Gardijan: Evropski političari prevareni da razgovaraju s Kličkom

2022-06-25
Dnevne novine Dan
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a clear case where AI-generated deepfake technology was used to impersonate a political figure, leading to deception of multiple European mayors. The AI system's outputs (deepfake videos) directly caused harm by misleading officials, damaging trust, and enabling cybercrime. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and reputational harm, fulfilling the criteria for harm (d) and possibly (c). The event is not merely a potential risk but an actual realized harm, so it is not an AI Hazard or Complementary Information.
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Lažni Vitalij Kličko razgovarao s gradonačelnicima Berlina, Madrida i Beča: "Izgleda da smo imali posla sa dipfejkom"

2022-06-25
Nedeljnik
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system impersonating a public figure to deceive officials, which is a direct misuse of AI technology causing harm through misinformation and potential political disruption. The harm is realized as the mayors were deceived, and police reports were filed, indicating the incident's seriousness. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's malicious use directly led to harm to communities and political trust.
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Gradonačelnik Kijeva Kličko zatražio istragu lažnih poziva: 'Hitno se mora istražiti tko stoji iza toga'

2022-06-25
direktno.hr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated deepfake technology used maliciously to impersonate a public official, which is an AI system's use leading to deceptive interactions. Although no direct harm such as injury, rights violations, or infrastructure disruption is reported, the incident plausibly could lead to significant harm if such impersonations were used for malicious purposes. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident. It is not an AI Incident because no actual harm has been reported yet, nor is it Complementary Information or Unrelated.
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Sahte Kiev Belediye Başkanı ile görüştü

2022-06-26
Hürriyet
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deepfake AI system used to impersonate the Kiev Mayor, tricking a high-level official into a video call. This is a direct misuse of AI technology causing harm through deception and misinformation. The incident involves AI system use leading to realized harm (deception and potential political or diplomatic consequences). Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use directly led to harm to communities and trust.
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Berlin Belediye Başkanı, sahte Kiev Belediye Başkanı ile görüştü

2022-06-26
Haberler
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was used to create a realistic fake video of the Kiev Mayor, which directly led to deception of the Berlin Mayor and potential harm to the reputation and trust between officials and communities. This constitutes a violation of trust and could be considered harm to communities or a breach of obligations protecting rights to truthful information. Since the AI-generated deepfake was actively used in a harmful way, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Berlin ve Kiev belediye başkanlarının arasına "yapay zeka" girdi

2022-06-25
TRT haber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was used to impersonate a public official, misleading the Berlin Mayor and disrupting the intended official communication. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI's use directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and disruption of official municipal operations, fulfilling the criteria of harm to communities and possibly violating trust and rights related to governance. The involvement of AI in generating a deceptive impersonation that caused real-world confusion and disruption fits the definition of an AI Incident.
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Almanya ve Ukrayna görüşmesine 'yapay zeka' girdi

2022-06-25
İnternethaber
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was used to impersonate the Kiev Mayor in a video conference with the Berlin Mayor, leading to a deceptive interaction and the termination of the meeting. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of misinformation, disruption of official communication, and potential violation of trust and security. The involvement of AI in this malicious impersonation and the resulting harm to political communication and public trust fits the definition of an AI Incident.
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Dünya bu skandalı konuşuyor: Almanya ve Ukrayna görüşmesine 'yapay zeka' girdi

2022-06-26
Yeni Şafak
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system used to create a fake digital persona impersonating a public official, which directly led to reputational harm and misinformation. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI-generated impersonation caused harm to individuals and communities by undermining trust and potentially disrupting diplomatic relations. The involvement of AI in the creation of the fake character and the resulting harm to the parties involved justifies classification as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Dünyanın konuştuğu skandal! Berlin Belediye Başkanı'na tuzak!

2022-06-26
Ak�am
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system used to create a fake video conference participant impersonating a public official, which directly led to harm by deceiving a government official and potentially damaging diplomatic trust. The use of AI-generated synthetic media (deepfake) to impersonate a person in an official capacity is a clear case of AI misuse causing harm to communities and reputational harm. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the Berlin Mayor was deceived during the meeting. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Almanya şüphelendi! Başkanın sahte olduğu ortaya çıktı

2022-06-26
Star.com.tr
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system used to create a fake video character impersonating the Kiev Mayor, which directly led to a deceptive interaction with the Berlin Mayor. The harm includes reputational damage, erosion of trust, and potential disruption in diplomatic or humanitarian efforts, which fall under harm to communities and violations of rights. The AI system's misuse is central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Berlin ve Kiev arasında skandala dönüşen görüşme

2022-06-25
Türkiye
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system was explicitly involved as an impersonation tool in a high-level political communication, which directly led to misinformation and deception. This constitutes a violation of trust and could be considered harm to communities and political processes. The involvement of AI in this malicious impersonation and the resulting confusion and misinformation qualifies this as an AI Incident under the framework, as harm has directly occurred through the AI system's use.
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Kamu Klicskóval videócsetelt a berlini polgármester

2022-06-25
SZMSZ (Szabad Magyar Szó)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate a public official, which is a direct use of AI technology leading to harm by deception and misinformation. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and potential political or social disruption. Therefore, it is classified as an AI Incident.
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Csőbe húzták Berlin polgármesterét: egy kamu Vitalij Klicskóval videócsetelt

2022-06-25
Blikk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public figure in a video call, which is a clear AI system involvement. Although the incident did not result in direct harm, it shows a credible risk of harm through misinformation and manipulation. Since no actual harm has occurred yet but the event plausibly could lead to harm, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the deceptive AI use and its implications, not on responses or updates to previous incidents.
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Negyed órán keresztül beszélgetett a kamu Klicskóval Berlin polgármestere - PestiSrácok

2022-06-25
PestiSrácok
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of a deepfake AI system to impersonate a public official, leading to a deceptive interaction with the Berlin mayor. The AI system's use directly led to misinformation and potential reputational harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of rights and harm to communities. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the mayor was deceived for a significant duration, and the incident has political and social implications.
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Kamu Vitalij Klicsko verte át Berlin polgármesterét

2022-06-25
hirklikk.hu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate Vitalij Klicsko, leading to a misleading interaction with the Berlin mayor. This use of AI directly led to harm in the form of deception and potential political misinformation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the mayor was deceived for 15 minutes, and the incident was publicly acknowledged.
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Egy kamu Vitalij Klicskóval chatelt Berlin polgármestere

2022-06-25
https://mandiner.hu/
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (deepfake technology) was used to impersonate a public figure, directly causing misinformation and deception. Although no physical harm or direct legal violation is reported, the incident involves a clear violation of trust and potential harm to political communication and public information integrity, which can be considered harm to communities or a breach of obligations under applicable law protecting rights to truthful information. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the AI system's use in deception.
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Negyedóra után esett csak le a berlini polgármesternek, hogy egy kamu Vitalij Klicskóval videócsetel

2022-06-25
telex
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system used to impersonate Vitalij Klicsko, leading to a misleading video call with the Berlin mayor. The use of deepfake technology here directly caused harm by deceiving a public official and potentially undermining political processes and trust. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and breach of trust, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of rights. Although no physical harm occurred, the incident's nature and impact qualify it as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Nach Klitschko-Fake: Botschaften sollen Gespräche koordinieren

2022-06-26
der Standard
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems (deepfake technology) used to create manipulated videos that impersonate a public figure, leading to deception and misinformation. This has caused harm to the individuals targeted (e.g., Mayor Michael Ludwig) and potentially to democratic values and trust in official communications, which falls under harm to communities and violation of rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the fake calls occurred and were believed initially. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Falscher Klitschko legt Ludwig rein: Jetzt ermittelt der Staatsschutz

2022-06-26
oe24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems in the form of deepfake technology used to create realistic fake video calls impersonating a public figure. This use of AI directly caused harm by misleading politicians and potentially compromising security and democratic values. The harm is realized, not just potential, as multiple officials were deceived. The involvement of state security investigations further confirms the seriousness of the incident. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by AI misuse.
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Angst vor Deepfakes: Niemand darf einfach so mit Politikern sprechen

2022-06-26
futurezone.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology to impersonate a politician, which is an AI system generating realistic fake video and audio. The harm has materialized as politicians were deceived, leading to misinformation and potential diplomatic issues. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm in the form of deception and disruption of official political communications. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Nach Klitschko-Fake: Botschaften sollen Gespräche koordinieren | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online

2022-06-26
Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a fake impersonation of a public figure (Vitali Klitschko) that deceived a politician, which is consistent with AI-generated deepfake or synthetic media harms. The Foreign Ministry's advisory to coordinate calls through embassies is a response to this harm. The presence of AI can be reasonably inferred given the nature of the fake identity and the context of modern AI deepfake capabilities. The harm is realized as the mayor was misled, constituting harm to communities and political processes. Hence, this is an AI Incident.
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Deepfake: golpe faz prefeita de Berlim fazer chamada com falsa autoridade

2022-06-27
uol.com.br
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating synthetic video and audio content. The deepfake was used maliciously to impersonate a public figure, leading to a fraudulent video call with the mayor of Berlin and other officials. This misuse of AI directly caused harm by undermining trust in digital communications and potentially disrupting political relations, fitting the definition of an AI Incident due to violation of rights and harm to communities. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Prefeita de Berlim cai em golpe de videochamada com Klitschko

2022-06-25
Terra
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a political figure, which directly led to deception and misinformation affecting public officials. This constitutes a violation of trust and can be considered harm to communities and political processes. The AI system's development and use were pivotal in enabling this incident. Since the harm has already occurred and is directly linked to the AI system's use, the event is classified as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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DeepFake: homem finge ser prefeito de Kiev em conferência oficial

2022-06-27
TecMundo
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of DeepFake technology, an AI system that generates realistic fake videos by superimposing faces. The impersonation led to a false conversation with a city mayor, which was only discovered after 15 minutes, indicating the AI system's role in deception. This deception can harm communities by spreading misinformation and undermining trust between political entities, especially during a sensitive wartime context. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the conference was disrupted and diplomatic trust was affected. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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"Deepfake" que se fazia passar por autarca de Kiev terá conseguido enganar políticos europeus

2022-06-27
Observador
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake AI system that impersonated a public official, deceiving multiple European city leaders. This use of AI directly caused harm by spreading false information and undermining trust, which can be considered harm to communities and political processes. The AI system's use was malicious and led to realized harm, not just potential harm, thus qualifying as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Líderes de capitais europeias enganados por "deepfakes". Pensavam estar a falar com o Presidente da Câmara de Kiev, mas era um sósia digital

2022-06-27
Multipublicações News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to impersonate a public official, directly leading to deception of multiple city leaders. This misuse of AI caused realized harm by undermining trust in digital communications and could have broader political and social consequences. The AI system's role is pivotal as it enabled the digital impersonation that led to the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as it caused harm to communities and violated trust through malicious AI use.