epistemic-integrity

What changed

In October 2025, KPMG published "Total Experience: Redefining Excellence in the Age of Agentic AI." GPTZero later reported that only five of 45 citations accurately matched their sources, while others contained flawed details. The pattern reportedly suggested an unverified LLM research tool, but the system and extent of AI involvement remain unconfirmed.

Timeline

1. 30 June 2026KPMG Report Allegedly Included Hallucinated Citations and Inaccurate Agentic AI Case Studies
   Incident78%

   • Chasing the Hallucinations: KPMG's AI-Powered Attempt at "Redefining Excellence"https://gptzero.me/news/investigations-kpmg/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1563https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1563/

   Chasing the Hallucinations: KPMG's AI-Powered Attempt at "Redefining Excellence"AI Incident Database - Incident 1563
2. 26 June 2026Man in Egypt Reportedly Convicted of Using AI-Fabricated Sexual Content to Blackmail Relative
   Incident78%

   • الحبس سنة مع الإيقاف لشاب بتهمة ابتزاز قريبة له بصور مفبركة بالذكاء الاصطناعي في دمنهورhttps://www.elbalad.news/7008783
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1560https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1560/

   الحبس سنة مع الإيقاف لشاب بتهمة ابتزاز قريبة له بصور مفبركة بالذكاء الاصطناعي في دمنهورAI Incident Database - Incident 1560
3. 25 June 2026NewsBreak Reportedly Published AI-Assisted Articles Containing Purportedly False Local and Community-Service Information
   Incident78%

   • NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AIhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/top-news-app-us-has-chinese-origins-writes-fiction-with-help-ai-2024-06-05/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1554https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1554/

   NewsBreak: Most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AIAI Incident Database - Incident 1554
4. 25 June 2026Reportedly AI-Assisted Boies Schiller Brief in Bixler v. Church of Scientology Allegedly Contained Material Citation Errors and a Nonexistent Case
   Incident78%

   • Citation errors and hallucinated case turn up in Boies Schiller brief in 'artificial-intelligence debacle'https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/boies-schiller-partner-takes-responsibility-for-brief-with-hallucinated-cases
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1555https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1555/

   Citation errors and hallucinated case turn up in Boies Schiller brief in 'artificial-intelligence debacle'AI Incident Database - Incident 1555
5. 25 June 2026Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports
   Incident78%

   • Former City Council Candidate Charged With Forgery for Disseminating Altered Political Endorsements and Phony News Repo…https://queensda.org/former-city-council-candidate-charged-with-forgery-for-disseminating-altered-political-endorsements-and-phony-news-reports/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1557https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1557/

   Former City Council Candidate Charged With Forgery for Disseminating Altered Political Endorsements and Phony News Repo…AI Incident Database - Incident 1557
6. 24 June 2026Sixth Circuit Sanctioned Lawyers in Whiting v. City of Athens over Alleged Fake Appellate Citations in Briefs Reportedly Bearing Hallmarks of Hallucinations
   Incident82%

   • US appeals court fines lawyers $30,000 in latest AI-related sanctionhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-appeals-court-fines-lawyers-30000-latest-ai-related-sanction-2026-03-16/
   • Sixth Circuit Sanctions Attorneys for Fake Citations – What Does This Mean for Use of AI?https://natlawreview.com/article/sixth-circuit-sanctions-attorneys-fake-citations-what-does-mean-use-ai
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1447https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1447/

   US appeals court fines lawyers $30,000 in latest AI-related sanctionSixth Circuit Sanctions Attorneys for Fake Citations – What Does This Mean for Use of AI?AI Incident Database - Incident 1447
7. 24 June 2026Attorney in Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Reportedly Submitted Reply Brief with Purportedly AI-Generated Material Misrepresentations
   Incident82%

   • US appeals court orders lawyer to pay $2,500 over AI hallucinations in briefhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-orders-lawyer-pay-2500-over-ai-hallucinations-brief-2026-02-18/
   • Fifth Circuit Sanctions Lawyer for AI-Generated Briefhttps://lalegalethics.org/fifth-circuit-sanctions-lawyer-for-ai-generated-brief/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1453https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1453/

   US appeals court orders lawyer to pay $2,500 over AI hallucinations in briefFifth Circuit Sanctions Lawyer for AI-Generated BriefAI Incident Database - Incident 1453
8. 24 June 2026South Africa Draft National AI Policy Reportedly Included Fictitious References Believed to Be AI Hallucinations
   Incident82%

   • Govt’s draft AI policy cites fictitious references experts believe are AI hallucinationshttps://www.news24.com/business/tech/govts-draft-ai-policy-cites-fictitious-references-experts-believe-are-ai-hallucinations-20260424-1085
   • Fake AI references in South African AI Policy: Two men named in reporthttps://mybroadband.co.za/news/government/644855-fake-ai-references-in-south-african-ai-policy-two-men-named-in-report.html
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1467https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1467/

   Govt’s draft AI policy cites fictitious references experts believe are AI hallucinationsFake AI references in South African AI Policy: Two men named in reportAI Incident Database - Incident 1467
9. 24 June 2026Scammers Reportedly Used AI-Generated Image of Missing Puppy Hazel to Solicit Fraudulent Vet Payment from St. Petersburg, Florida Couple
   Incident82%

   • Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2Khttps://www.fox13news.com/news/trainer-runaway-dog-warns-about-scammers-using-ai-steal-money-it-was-so-gut-wrenching
   • Scammers use AI photo of missing dog at emergency vet to steal nearly $2,000 from St. Pete couplehttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-ai-dog-photo-steal-money-from-vet/67-d37092a7-f97f-4b21-a2ed-5e28a6c7c312
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1477https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1477/

   Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2KScammers use AI photo of missing dog at emergency vet to steal nearly $2,000 from St. Pete coupleAI Incident Database - Incident 1477
10. 24 June 2026Purported AI-Manipulated Video of Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Promoted High-Return Investment Scam
    Incident78%

    • #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.https://cyberpeace.org/resources/blogs/factcheck-viral-ai-video-showing-finance-minister-of-india-endorsing-an-investment-platform-offering-high-returns
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1553https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1553/

    #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.AI Incident Database - Incident 1553
11. 23 June 2026South African Home Affairs Revised White Paper Reportedly Included Fictitious References Believed to Be AI-Generated
    Incident82%

    • Two Home Affairs officials suspended after AI ‘hallucinations’ found in policy paperhttps://www.citizen.co.za/news/home-affairs-officials-suspended-ai-hallucinations/
    • Home Affairs suspends two officials over AI use linked to revised White Paper on Citizenship and Immigrationhttps://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/home-affairs-suspends-two-officials-over-ai-use-linked-revised-white-paper
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1548https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1548/

    Two Home Affairs officials suspended after AI ‘hallucinations’ found in policy paperHome Affairs suspends two officials over AI use linked to revised White Paper on Citizenship and ImmigrationAI Incident Database - Incident 1548
12. 23 June 2026Purported AI-Generated Advertisements Reportedly Falsely Depicted Lee Ji-hye Endorsing Food and Clothing Products
    Incident82%

    • 이지혜, AI 사칭 광고 피해…中 속옷·식품 광고 “내가 찍은 거 아냐”https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202606181032003
    • Lee Ji-hye hit by AI-impersonation ads… Underwear and food ads “I didn’t film that”https://sports.khan.co.kr/en/article/202606181033007
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1551https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1551/

    이지혜, AI 사칭 광고 피해…中 속옷·식품 광고 “내가 찍은 거 아냐”Lee Ji-hye hit by AI-impersonation ads… Underwear and food ads “I didn’t film that”AI Incident Database - Incident 1551

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