Two fake videos featuring Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and endorsing the Congress party have gone viral in India’s ongoing general election. The spread of these AI-generated deepfakes highlights the potential role of such content in influencing elections. As AI is being increasingly used in campaigning, politicians are also utilizing AI to create videos of deceased politicians and AI-generated news anchors. These developments raise concerns about the impact of AI on India’s political landscape.
The government has requested X and Meta to take down AI-generated deepfakes in preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
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As elections approach in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, the use of deepfakes to spread misinformation and influence voters is increasing. Deepfakes, AI-generated videos or audio that appear authentic, pose a significant concern, as they can manipulate public perception and sway voting behavior. Platforms like Facebook and YouTube are struggling to handle the problem, while countries are passing laws to tackle online content. The lack of guidelines and proactive measures to address deepfakes is a dangerous sign that requires immediate attention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a global framework to manage and monitor the ethical and transparent development and use of AI. He warns about the dangers of AI tools falling into the hands of terrorists and emphasizes the need for countermeasures. Modi highlights India’s proposal for responsible AI governance and the importance of making AI development inclusive and transparent. He suggests using data for evidence-based decision-making and proposes an audit mechanism for categorizing AI tools.
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