Report claims Trump faces most deepfake threats among US politicians

A new report identifies Donald Trump as the most deepfaked US politician, accounting for over half of all cases. Three political figures, including Trump, are said to drive 74% of deepfake threats. The findings come amid rising deepfake use ahead of the US midterms.

A report released on April 30 claims that Donald Trump is the most frequently targeted US politician by deepfakes, with over half of all recorded cases involving him. The analysis highlights that deepfake usage is increasing ahead of the upcoming US midterms, posing potential risks to political discourse and security.

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President Trump signs executive order banning Anthropic AI from federal agencies amid Pentagon dispute, illustrated with banned AI screens, Pentagon, and courthouse symbols.
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Trump orders US agencies to halt use of Anthropic AI technology

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US President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to immediately cease using Anthropic's AI technology. The order follows a dispute with the Pentagon, where the company refused unconditional military use of its Claude models. Anthropic has vowed to challenge the Pentagon's ban in court.

A POLITICO Poll reveals broad U.S. unease with artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency—even spanning 2024 Trump and Harris voter bases—as pro-industry super PACs pour tens of millions into 2026 midterm races. Pluralities see crypto as too risky and AI advancing too quickly, with voters favoring candidates backed by groups pushing stricter regulations.

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A 32-year-old Florida resident faces federal charges for allegedly issuing violent threats against President Donald Trump and two senior administration officials over several months.

Francisco Mena, a resident of North Richland Hills, Texas, faces federal charges for online threats against President Donald Trump and ICE officers. His lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss, arguing the statements are hyperbolic and protected under the First Amendment. The case highlights debates over online speech and true threats.

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US President Donald Trump has directed all federal agencies to immediately cease using Anthropic's AI tools amid a dispute over military applications. The move follows weeks of clashes between Anthropic and Pentagon officials regarding restrictions on AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. A six-month phase-out period has been announced.

A new Cook Political Report indicates shifting odds in favor of Democrats in several U.S. Senate races ahead of November's midterms. Analysts cite President Trump's declining approval ratings and energized Democratic voters as key factors. However, retaking Senate control remains an uphill battle.

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A corporal with the Pennsylvania state police pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 AI-generated pornographic deepfakes, including from driver's license photos and a district court judge. Stephen Kamnik, 39, also admitted to related offenses like possessing child sexual abuse material and rifling through coworkers' underwear. He faces sentencing in July after being suspended without pay.

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