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In a shocking revelation, deepfake videos of popular Bollywood stars have emerged, stirring concerns of AI meddling in the upcoming India election. Watch as we delve into the implications of these fake videos and their potential impact on voter sentiment. Stay informed and vigilant as technology continues to reshape the political landscape.

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00:00In a troubling development, fake videos of two of India's A-list Bollywood actors have
00:20gone viral online, perpetually criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and endorsing
00:26the opposition Congress party in the ongoing general elections.
00:31Both Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh were shown in separate clips,
00:36alleging denouncing Modi's tenure as Prime Minister,
00:40with the videos ending with the call to vote for the Congress party.
00:56These AI-generated videos
01:25have garnered over half a million views on social media, underscoring the growing
01:30influence of technology in shaping public opinion during elections.
01:36This marks a significant shift in India's political landscape where traditional campaigning methods
01:42are increasingly being supplemented by digital platforms.
01:46The dissemination of such manipulated content raises concerns about the spread of misinformation
01:53and its impact on the democratic process. Despite efforts by fact-checkers and social
01:59media platforms to flag these videos as altered, they continue to circulate,
02:04amplifying the challenge of combating fake news.
02:08While both the actors have denounced the videos as fake, their viral spread has prompted a police
02:15investigation, with Aamir Khan filing a case in Mumbai against unnamed individuals for alleged
02:22impersonation and cheating. Authorities are working to identify the creators of these deceptive clips
02:29and take appropriate action. Meanwhile, in a unique use of AI technology in this year's election,
02:35politicians are employing AI-generated content for campaign purposes.
02:40In southern India, Congress leader Vijay Vasant's team has created a video featuring his deceased
02:47father endorsing him for office, demonstrating the potential of AI to influence voter sentiment.
02:55Additionally, the Communist Party of India marxist CPM has utilized AI to produce videos
03:02featuring an AI-generated anchor, Samata, critiquing the ruling party in West Bengal state.
03:09These videos, presented in a format reminiscent of traditional news broadcasts,
03:14raise pertinent questions about governance and environmental issues.
03:20However, these innovative uses of AI also raise ethical and regulatory questions
03:26regarding the authenticity and accountability of political messaging.
03:30As technology continues to evolve, policymakers and electoral authorities must adapt to ensure
03:37the integrity and transparency of electoral processes.

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