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IAS Officer Challenges 'Selective Targeting' in AI Image Probe

Smita Sabharwal cooperates with police investigation into AI-generated image repost, raising concerns about fairness in enforcement.

IAS officer Smita Sabharwal is under fire for AI image sharing
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IAS Officer Smita Sabharwal (X/@SmitaSabharwal)

Overview

  • Smita Sabharwal, a senior IAS officer in Telangana, provided a detailed statement to police regarding her reposting of an AI-generated image of Kancha Gachibowli land.
  • Sabharwal questioned whether similar notices were issued to all 2,000 individuals who reshared the image on social media platform 'X'.
  • The Cyberabad Police issued the notice under Section 179 of the BNSS Act to gather information about the creation and circulation of allegedly misleading content.
  • The reposted image, featuring wildlife and construction equipment, has fueled protests against the Telangana government’s plans to develop IT infrastructure on the contested site.
  • The broader land development dispute, involving environmental concerns and protests by the University of Hyderabad Students UnionSupreme Court review.