AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Target Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth

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AI-generated deepfake videos and images of Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth circulated widely on Facebook via a fake profile, causing reputational harm and public distress. The Royal Palace intervened to report and remove the content, highlighting the risks of AI-driven impersonation and misinformation.[AI generated]

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

The event clearly involves AI systems, specifically generative AI used to create deepfake content. The circulation of such manipulated media can cause harm to the individual's reputation and dignity, which can be considered harm to the person or community. The Royal Palace's intervention to remove the content indicates recognition of harm caused. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm from AI-generated content.[AI generated]
AI principles
Transparency & explainabilityAccountability

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
WomenGeneral public

Harm types
ReputationalPsychological

Severity
AI incident

AI system task:
Content generation


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Deepfake-video's van Belgische kroonprinses op Facebook

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NOS
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems generating deepfake content, which is a clear AI system involvement. The use of these deepfakes on a fake profile could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation or reputational damage, but the article does not report any actual harm or incident resulting from this. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it plausibly could lead to harm but no harm is confirmed yet.
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Deepfakevideo's van kroonprinses Elisabeth circuleren op Facebook, het Paleis neemt nodige maatregelen | VRT NWS Nieuws

2026-03-28
vrtnws.be
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves AI systems, specifically generative AI used to create deepfake content. The circulation of such manipulated media can cause harm to the individual's reputation and dignity, which can be considered harm to the person or community. The Royal Palace's intervention to remove the content indicates recognition of harm caused. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm from AI-generated content.
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Deepfake-video van kroonprinses Elisabeth circuleert online, Paleis 'deed het nodige' om beelden te rapporteren

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De Standaard
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to generate deepfake videos and images that impersonate the Crown Princess, causing reputational harm and misinformation. The AI system's use directly led to the creation and dissemination of harmful content, which is a violation of personal rights and can be considered harm to the individual. The palace's intervention confirms the harm is recognized and ongoing. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving harm to rights and communities through AI-generated misinformation and impersonation.
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Deepfakevideo's van Belgische prinses Elisabeth circuleren op sociale media, paleis grijpt in

2026-03-28
Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly used to generate deepfake videos that impersonate a public figure in inappropriate contexts. These videos have been widely circulated, causing reputational harm and distress, which qualifies as harm to communities and a violation of personal rights. The palace's intervention to remove the content confirms the harm is realized. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-generated content.
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Deepfakes van Belgische kroonprinses gaan viraal, koningshuis grijpt in

2026-03-29
RTL Nieuws
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems generating deepfake images and videos, which are spreading virally and causing reputational harm to the Belgian crown princess. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the content has been widely viewed and caused public reactions and misinformation. The royal palace's intervention confirms the harm's significance. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and reputations. The event is not merely a hazard or complementary information, as the harm is ongoing and materialized.
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Nepfoto's en -video's van Belgische prinses verspreid op social media

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Jeugdjournaal
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems explicitly (deepfake generation) and their use has directly led to harm in the form of violations of privacy and potentially reputational harm to the princess, which falls under violations of human rights or breach of obligations protecting fundamental rights. The presence of a fake account with thousands of followers spreading these deepfakes indicates realized harm, not just potential harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Nepaccount verspreidt AI-beelden kroonprinses Elisabeth

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Nieuws.nl
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems to generate manipulated images and videos that are being disseminated widely, which can cause harm to the reputation and privacy of the individual depicted, potentially constituting harm to communities or violations of rights. Since the AI-generated content is actively spreading and causing reputational harm, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to AI-generated misinformation and impersonation.
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Deepfakevideo's van Belgische prinses Elisabeth circuleren op Facebook, paleis onderneemt stappen

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RTL.nl
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 synthetic media. The harm is realized as the videos cause public upset and reputational damage to the princess, affecting the community and potentially violating rights. The palace's intervention to remove the content confirms the harm is occurring. Therefore, this is an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-generated content.
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Nepaccount verspreidt AI-beelden kroonprinses Elisabeth

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RTL.nl
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is explicitly involved as the images and videos are AI-generated. The use of these AI-generated fake images and videos to mislead or deceive the public can be considered harm to communities (d) through misinformation and reputational damage. Since the manipulated content is actively being disseminated and has attracted significant attention, the harm is occurring, not just potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Wirbel im belgischen Königshaus: Palast geht gegen Deepfakes von Prinzessin Elisabeth vor

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T-online.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems to generate deepfake content impersonating a public figure, which has caused harm by spreading false and sexualized images and videos, misleading the public and damaging the reputation and privacy of Princess Elisabeth. The palace's intervention to remove the content confirms the harm has materialized. Therefore, this is an AI Incident as the AI-generated content directly led to harm to the individual and community trust.
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Deepfakes erschüttern Brüssel: KI-Videos von Prinzessin Elisabeth

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Bild
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system (deepfake generation) used maliciously to create and spread false and sexualized content of a public figure, leading to reputational and privacy harms. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (violation of personal rights, harassment, misinformation). Although legal frameworks specific to deepfakes may be lacking, existing laws on unauthorized publication and harassment apply, confirming the harm. The event is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a realized incident involving AI harm.
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Belgische Kronprinzessin Elisabeth: Deepfake-Skandal erschüttert Königshaus

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20 Minuten
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems used to create deepfake videos and images, which are AI-generated synthetic media. The harm is realized as the deepfakes have been publicly disseminated, causing reputational and emotional harm to the individuals depicted, including the Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth. The palace's intervention to remove the content confirms the harm's materialization. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm to persons and communities through misinformation and violation of privacy rights.
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Sexualisierte Deepfakes von Belgiens Kronprinzessin auf Facebook: Palast greift ein

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TAG24
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI-generated manipulated content (deepfakes) that has been used maliciously to create sexualized and false representations of a public figure, causing harm to her privacy and dignity. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to violations of rights and harm to the individual and community. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the content was circulated and received engagement on social media.
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Deepfakes von belgischer Kronprinzessin auf Facebook verbreitet

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www.kleinezeitung.at
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems generating deepfake content that has been disseminated and caused harm to the individual’s reputation and privacy, constituting a violation of rights. The harm is realized, not hypothetical, as the content was publicly spread and required intervention by the Belgian palace. The presence of AI is clear (deepfake generation), and the harm is direct (sexualized and false images causing reputational and personal harm). Hence, this is an AI Incident.
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Erneut KI-Fakes von Kronprinzessin Elizabeth - wie greift das Königshaus ein?

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WUNDERWEIB.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to generate fake images and videos (deepfakes) of the Crown Princess, which were spread widely on social media. These AI-generated manipulations have directly led to harm by misleading the public, damaging the reputation and privacy of the individual, and spreading sexualized false content. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to violations of rights and harm to communities. Therefore, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Belgiens Kronprinzessin wurde Opfer von dreisten KI-Inhalten

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Promiflash.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems generating deepfake images and videos that impersonate a public figure, leading to reputational and privacy harm. The use of AI-generated content to create false and sexualized media constitutes a violation of personal rights and causes harm to the individual and the community. Since the harm has already occurred and the AI system's role is pivotal in creating and spreading the harmful content, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework definitions.
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Kronprinzessin Elisabeth von Belgien: Skandal um anzügliche Posen hinter Gittern - Palast bezieht Stellung

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News.de
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves AI systems generating deepfake content that was maliciously used to harm a public figure's reputation and dignity. The AI-generated sexualized and fabricated images and videos were widely disseminated, causing harm to the individual and potentially to the community by spreading misinformation. The involvement of AI in creating and spreading harmful content that has materialized harm to the person meets the criteria for an AI Incident. The palace's response and legal challenges further confirm the seriousness and realized harm of the incident.
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La princesse Élisabeth de Belgique en tenue affriolante dans de fausses vidéos : le palais réagit

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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deepfake technology) used maliciously to create false videos that harm the reputation and privacy of an individual, constituting a violation of rights and harm to the community. The harm has already occurred as the video was publicly shared and caused reputational damage, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The palace's intervention and content removal are responses but do not negate the incident itself.
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Des deepfakes de la princesse Elisabeth circulent sur les réseaux sociaux: le Palais réplique

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7sur7
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems generating deepfake content that falsely depicts Princess Elisabeth in compromising scenarios. These deepfakes have been widely disseminated on social media, causing reputational harm and public indignation. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the content is actively circulating and misleading the public. The palace's intervention to remove the content confirms the seriousness of the harm. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving harm to communities and individuals through misinformation and violation of rights.
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La princesse Elisabeth victime de " deepfakes " : le Palais royal réagit

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Le Soir
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems (deepfake generation) to create false images and videos of a recognizable person, leading to harm in terms of privacy violation and reputational damage. The harm has materialized as the content is circulating and causing reactions. The involvement of AI in generating the harmful content is explicit. Therefore, this meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violation of personal rights and harm to the individual caused by AI-generated misinformation.
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Une fausse vidéo tendancieuse de la princesse Elisabeth devient virale et alerte les internautes

2026-03-27
parismatch.be
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The use of AI to create and disseminate false and tendentious videos of a public figure constitutes an AI system's use leading to harm. The harm here is reputational and social, affecting communities and possibly violating rights related to dignity and privacy. Since the videos are already viral and causing concern, the harm is realized, not just potential. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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De fausses vidéos de la princesse Elisabeth circulent sur les réseaux sociaux, le Palais réagit

2026-03-27
Soirmag
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves AI systems generating deepfake videos, which are false and misleading representations of a person. This use of AI has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and reputational damage to Princess Elisabeth, affecting communities and potentially violating rights related to personal dignity and privacy. The palace's response confirms the harm is recognized and ongoing. Hence, this is an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly caused harm.
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Белгийската престолонаследница стана жертва на унизително дийпфейк видео в социалните мрежи

2026-03-27
Petel.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that the video was created using artificial intelligence (deepfake technology), which is an AI system. The video is humiliating and falsely depicts the princess, causing reputational harm and potential violation of personal rights. The harm has already occurred as the video is publicly disseminated. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake is directly linked to the harm. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving harm to a person and violation of rights.
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Белгийската престолонаследница стана жертва на унизителен дийпфейк

2026-03-27
Vesti.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly used to create a deepfake video, which is a form of AI-generated synthetic media. The harm caused is a violation of the princess's rights and reputational harm, which falls under violations of human rights or breach of obligations protecting fundamental rights. Since the harm is realized and directly linked to the AI system's use, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Белгийската принцеса Елизабет стана жертва на унизително дийпфейк видео

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nova.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system (deepfake generation) is explicitly involved in creating harmful content that directly harms the reputation and dignity of a person, fulfilling the criteria for harm to communities or individuals. The event involves the use and misuse of AI technology leading to realized harm (humiliation, potential emotional distress). Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident. The legal and protective measures described are complementary but do not negate the incident classification.
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Белгийската престолонаследничка стана жертва на унизително дийпфейк видео

2026-03-27
epicenter.bg
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly used to create a deepfake video that harms the reputation and dignity of a person, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under violations of human rights or breach of applicable law protecting fundamental rights. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the video is already disseminated and recognized as humiliating. The involvement of AI in the creation and spread of the harmful content directly led to the incident.
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Белгийската престолонаследница стана жертва на унизително дийпфейк видео в социалните мрежи

2026-03-27
Българска Телеграфна Агенция
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system explicitly mentioned as used to create a deepfake video. The use of this AI-generated content has directly led to harm in the form of humiliation and violation of personal rights of the princess. The harm is realized, not just potential, as the video is already disseminated and causing damage. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, specifically under violations of human rights and harm to communities.