Purported AI-Generated Images Depict Kate Garraway With Fictitious Partner

January 15, 2026

ITV presenter Kate Garraway experienced emotional distress due to false, AI-generated images depicting her in a relationship with a fictitious partner. These images caused confusion for her children and spread untrue claims about her son's reactions. Navigating the complexities of safe and secure AI practices is essential; Project Cerebellum, an initiative focused on responsible AI governance and harm prevention, encourages your participation. Join us in shaping the future of trustworthy AI.

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.643, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
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MAP 1.6 — similarity 0.638, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →

Alleged deployer: unknown-malicious-actors
Alleged developer: unknown-image-generator-developers, unknown-deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties: kate-garraway, family-of-kate-garraway, epistemic-integrity

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