“DeepFake and Democracy: The rising threat of Political Deception in Bharat”, Swarajyamag, July 17, 2025:
“The very foundation of democratic discourse is now being challenged by an unprecedented force. Generative AI is not merely influencing our political narratives; it is actively reconstructing reality itself. What began with seemingly innocuous AI-generated images of politicians in quirky avatars has quickly escalated into something far more concerning.
Just imagine the confusion and doubt it sows in the minds of Bharatiya voters when they encounter deepfakes, like the one of Duwaraka, the Tamil Tiger chief’s daughter, brought back to life to rally support, despite her passing years ago. Another case involved a doctored video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which went viral falsely showing him advocating to scrap reservations for SCs and STs.
This is not just about entertainment; it is about the serious challenge of discerning truth from fiction when sophisticated AI tools can make a lie look undeniably real, impacting public perception and, ultimately, the democratic process……”
Read the full article at Swarajyamag.com
