Kerala Police file FIR against X Corp over AI-generated deepfake video of PM Modi during election period

Summary

Kerala Police filed an FIR against social media platform X Corp and an unidentified user for circulating an AI-generated video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Election Commission of India (ECI) flagged the video as a potential misinformation risk during the election period. The 77-second video is alleged to have been designed to mislead viewers and undermine democratic institutions. The case was registered in Thiruvananthapuram under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act provisions related to forgery, public mischief, and identity theft. Authorities warned of strict action against those attempting to disrupt the electoral process and urged the public not to share unverified content.