Deepfakes in Indian Election Draw Scrutiny as Bollywood Stars Denounce Manipulated Videos

AI-generated videos falsely depicting Bollywood actors criticizing Prime Minister Modi have stirred controversy amid India's ongoing elections.

Deepfake videos featuring Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh endorsing the opposition Congress party have gone viral, with over half a million views.
Both actors have publicly denied their involvement and have taken legal action against the creators of the manipulated videos.
Social media platforms and fact-checking organizations have flagged the videos as altered or manipulated.
The use of deepfakes has raised concerns about the impact of AI on the integrity of the electoral process in India.
Authorities are investigating the origins of these deepfakes, which remain unclear amid ongoing technical investigations.