# My Face Reused in AI Lip-Sync Political Videos: Remove It > Someone took your real videos and used AI voice and lip-sync to make you say political things? Why it happens, which report fits and how to log it. - URL: https://www.awarexone.com/research/my-face-reused-in-ai-lip-sync-political-videos-tiktok-instagram-remove - Author: Md Shariar Shanaz Shuvon, Founder & CEO, AwareXone - Published: 2026-11-14 - Topics: TikTok, Instagram, Impersonation, AI deepfakes - Related service: Impersonation removal: https://www.awarexone.com/social-media-recovery/impersonation-removal ## Short answer If someone reused your real videos with AI voice and lip-sync to make you say political things, report each video on TikTok or Instagram using the manipulated or AI-generated media reason, or the closest one offered, and report any account posing as you for impersonation. Keep a private log of links and dates and do not repost the fakes. ## Summary - Researchers documented a network of TikTok and Instagram accounts reusing real people's footage with AI voices and redrawn lips to read scripts they never said. - TikTok treats a video of a real person whose image, voice or words were altered by AI as AI-generated content, and offers a report reason for it. - If an account is posing as you, an impersonation report fits better, and both TikTok and Instagram have one. - Keep a private log of links and dates rather than reposting the fake clips, as sharing them spreads the message further. - Platforms decide what comes down, and removing one account may not stop others that use the same footage. A follower sends you a link. It is you, your face, your room, your gestures, but your mouth is saying things about politics you never said, in a voice that sounds almost like yours. Then you find more accounts doing the same with the same clip. It is a strange and upsetting thing to see. This guide explains why this happens, which reports fit, what makes it hard to clear up alone, and how to protect your reputation without spreading the fakes further. Last checked: 14 November 2026. ## Quick Answer If someone reused your real videos with AI voice and lip-sync to make you say political things, report each video on TikTok or Instagram using the manipulated or AI-generated media reason, or the closest one offered, and report any account posing as you for impersonation. Keep a private log of links and dates and do not repost the fakes. ## What Researchers Found On 12 November 2026, McGill University's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy published an [incident report on an inauthentic TikTok and Instagram network](https://mediatechdemocracy.com/en/publications/stolen-faces_2026/). It describes at least 293 accounts that took real people's footage, gave them AI voices and AI-redrawn lips, and had them read scripts about political topics. The report says it counted 226 distinct people whose footage was reused, and that almost every account was built on a single real person's videos. It also says TikTok's AI label rarely caught the manipulation. These are the researchers' findings. We are not repeating the scripts or naming anyone involved. ## Why This Happens - Real footage is convincing. A familiar face and real surroundings make viewers trust the message. - Only the mouth and voice change. The head, hands and background stay the same, so the clip can look natural at a glance. - One clip can be reused many times. The report shows the same source clip used with several different scripts. - Labels do not always appear. A video can be AI-altered without any visible AI label, so viewers may not know. ## Which Report Fits *Report fit by AwareXone, based on TikTok's and Instagram's help pages (read 14 November 2026). Menu wording varies by app version and region.* | What you see | Report reason that fits | Where | | --- | --- | --- | | A video of you saying things you never said, made with AI | Deepfakes, synthetic media and manipulated media, under Misinformation | TikTok post report | | An account using your name or presenting itself as you | Impersonation | TikTok impersonation report or forms; Instagram's report account option | | An account using your face without claiming to be you | Manipulated or AI-generated media on each video | The report option on each post | | The clip harms you in Malaysia, such as false claims that put you at risk | A complaint about harmful online content | MCMC's complaint portal, alongside the platform reports | TikTok's page [about AI-generated content](https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/creating-videos/ai-generated-content) lists, as an example, a video featuring a real person speaking whose image, voice or words are altered or modified by AI. It says to report a post containing AI-generated content that goes against its guidelines, including AI impersonation, and its [Integrity and Authenticity guidelines](https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines/en/integrity-authenticity) say even labelled AI content can be harmful when it is misleading about matters of public importance or harmful to individuals. For accounts posing as you, TikTok has an [impersonation report page](https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/report-a-problem/report-an-impersonation-account) with forms, and Instagram's [impersonation report page](https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/1291391774792379) covers accounts pretending to be you. ## Your Private Evidence Log Keep this log for yourself, not for posting. Record links and dates only, and do not download, repost or share the fake videos. *Evidence log by AwareXone. Links and dates are usually enough to start a report; follow what a platform or the police ask for if they want more.* | Column | What to record | | --- | --- | | Fake video link | The full link to each video | | Account | The account name and profile link | | Date found | When you or a follower found it | | Your original | The link to your real video it was made from, if you can find it | | Report made | Which report reason you used and when | | Outcome | What the platform told you, in your own words | ## What Makes This Hard to Fix Alone - There may be many accounts, on more than one platform, and each video needs its own report. - When one account comes down, others using the same footage may stay up. - Choosing the wrong report reason can lead to a rejection, even when the video is clearly fake. - Political content draws strong reactions, and replying in comments can attract more attention to the fake. ## Protect Your Reputation Without Spreading the Fake A short note on your own account helps people who search for you. Keep it neutral and do not repeat what the fake says. Adapt this: > Some accounts are posting AI-altered videos of me that use my face and an imitation of my voice. I did not make them and they do not reflect my views. Please do not share them. I am reporting them to the platforms. > Warning: **Scam warning.** People may contact you offering to remove deepfakes quickly for a payment, or asking for your login details to file reports for you. Reports are made from the platforms' own tools and forms, and no genuine helper needs your password or codes. > Note: **Reporting is free.** Reporting videos and accounts to TikTok and Instagram costs nothing, and so does a complaint to MCMC. ## What the Platforms Decide TikTok and Instagram decide whether a video or account breaks their rules. Some fakes come down quickly, others stay up after review, and new accounts can appear. Reporting is still worth doing, because a record of reports helps if the problem continues. ## How AwareXone Handles This Kind of Case When we take on AI impersonation of a real person, we work only through the platforms' official reporting routes. We help you map which accounts and videos are involved, match each one to the report reason that fits, and keep a clean record of what was filed and what came back. We stay neutral on the content itself, we never ask for your password or codes, and the platforms make the final decision. ## When It Is Safer to Get Expert Help If the fakes are spreading across several accounts, or they are affecting your work or safety, it can become a lot to manage on your own. If this has become hard to manage, we can take a look and help. You can read about our [impersonation removal](https://www.awarexone.com/social-media-recovery/impersonation-removal) service and how we work on our [trust page](https://www.awarexone.com/trust), then use Apply for Case Review below when you are ready. Reply within 60 seconds, 24 hours a day, every day. For related situations, see our guides on [removing an AI deepfake video of you](https://www.awarexone.com/research/remove-ai-deepfake-video-of-me), [fake TikTok accounts using your clips](https://www.awarexone.com/research/creator-brand-safety-fake-tiktok-using-your-clips) and [impersonation removal across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok](https://www.awarexone.com/research/impersonation-removal-across-instagram-facebook-and-tiktok). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Someone made an AI video of me saying political things. Which report do I use? On TikTok, report the post under Misinformation, then Deepfakes, synthetic media and manipulated media. If the account is posing as you, report it for impersonation too. ### Does an AI label mean the video is allowed? Not always. TikTok says even labelled AI content can be harmful if it misleads about matters of public importance or harms individuals. ### Should I share the fake to warn people? No. Sharing spreads it further. Post a short, neutral note in your own words instead. ### What if new accounts keep using my face? Report each one and keep your private log up to date, so each report can point to the pattern. ### Can AwareXone take these videos down? We help you report and track them through the platforms' official routes. We never ask for your login details, and the platforms decide. ## Official sources - [Official: TikTok Support (read 14 November 2026)](https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/creating-videos/ai-generated-content) - [Official: Integrity and Authenticity | Community Guidelines (read 14 November 2026)](https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines/en/integrity-authenticity) - [Official: TikTok Support (read 14 November 2026)](https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/report-a-problem/report-an-impersonation-account) - [Official: Report an account for impersonation | Instagram Help Centre (read 14 November 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/1291391774792379) - [Official: MCMC - CRP Portal (read 14 November 2026)](https://aduan.mcmc.gov.my/) --- AwareXone is an independent provider serving clients worldwide, not affiliated with any platform. The platform makes the final decision on every account. AwareXone never asks for passwords, OTP codes, backup codes or session cookies.