But the clips of A-list actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh were fake, AI-generated videos that were yet another example of the false or misleading claims swirling online with the goal of influencing India's election. Given India's size and its importance for social media companies, you might expect more of a focus, say disinformation researchers who focus on India. We have a 24-hour escalation system.”YouTube is another problematic site for disinformation in India, experts say. AI deepfakes are popping up in elections across the world, from Moldova to Bangladesh. India’s Information and Technology Ministry has directed social media companies to remove disinformation, especially deepfakes.

Source: ABC News May 02, 2024 12:48 UTC