Online trolls created AI-generated deepfake videos manipulating news footage and creating fake images of a stabbing suspect following a tragic incident at a Frisco high school track meet.
Following a stabbing incident at a Frisco high school track meet involving suspect Karmelo Anthony, online trolls and race baiters created and spread AI-generated deepfake content. One deepfake video posted to Instagram manipulated footage of CBS News Texas anchor Doug Dunbar to make it appear he said something he did not actually say. The same video also used AI to create an entirely fabricated image of suspect Karmelo Anthony holding a knife. The original Instagram post was eventually taken down, but the CBS News Confirm team noted it had been reposted on multiple accounts before removal. The exact number of viewers who saw the manipulated content is unclear. This incident occurred amid broader concerns about deepfake technology becoming more accessible and convincing, with experts noting that such videos can now be created using just a single still image. The spread of this misinformation was potentially exacerbated by Meta's recent decision to end the use of professional fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, instead relying on user-driven Community Notes similar to the system used on X.
Domain classification, causal taxonomy, severity scores, and national security assessments were LLM-classified and may contain errors.
Using AI systems to conduct large-scale disinformation campaigns, malicious surveillance, or targeted and sophisticated automated censorship and propaganda, with the aim of manipulating political processes, public opinion, and behavior.
Human
Due to a decision or action made by humans
Intentional
Due to an expected outcome from pursuing a goal
Post-deployment
Occurring after the AI model has been trained and deployed
