Intelligence agencies have warned of a coordinated deepfake campaign targeting the Indian Army during ongoing CJP protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. Officials say fabricated AI-generated videos are being circulated to spread misinformation, incite unrest and undermine public confidence in state institutions.
Hyderabad police arrested a 21-year-old man for impersonating a police officer and posting fake AI-generated videos on Instagram. The accused was caught by Task Force and Kalapathar Police, with a mobile phone seized and a case registered.
The Indian government suspended the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for four weeks during Operation Sindoor to prevent panic caused by sensational and speculative coverage. Minister L. Murugan informed Parliament that several TV channels aired misleading visuals, including AI-generated clips and foreign military footage, misrepresenting them as Indian strikes.
Cyber criminals are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to carry out sophisticated frauds through deepfake videos, scam calls and phishing attacks. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials warn people to verify financial schemes carefully as AI-driven cyber crimes continue to increase.
