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Chhattisgarh Police File FIRs Over AI‑Generated Political Videos
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 10:32 AM
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The Chhattisgarh police have registered first‑information reports against individuals for circulating AI‑generated videos that depict political figures, citing concerns over misinformation.
The police in Chhattisgarh have lodged first‑information reports (FIRs) against unknown persons for distributing videos created using artificial intelligence that portray political leaders. The filings were made after several such clips began circulating on social media platforms, prompting authorities to act.
The videos, generated through deep‑fake technology, show politicians delivering statements they never made, raising the risk of public confusion and potential electoral manipulation. Officials highlighted that the synthetic content could be weaponised to sway voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.
Investigators said the FIRs have been registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with defamation, criminal intimidation and the spread of false information. The police have begun tracing the digital footprints of the creators and distributors, and have urged the public to report any similar material.
This action comes amid growing national debate over the misuse of AI tools in political discourse, with lawmakers and technology experts urging stricter regulations to curb deep‑fake propaganda.
The videos, generated through deep‑fake technology, show politicians delivering statements they never made, raising the risk of public confusion and potential electoral manipulation. Officials highlighted that the synthetic content could be weaponised to sway voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.
Investigators said the FIRs have been registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with defamation, criminal intimidation and the spread of false information. The police have begun tracing the digital footprints of the creators and distributors, and have urged the public to report any similar material.
This action comes amid growing national debate over the misuse of AI tools in political discourse, with lawmakers and technology experts urging stricter regulations to curb deep‑fake propaganda.