Jharkhand Congress Account Withheld Over Amit Shah Deepfake Video

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The Jharkhand Congress's X account was withheld after sharing a deepfake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, falsely claiming he intended to abolish reservations. The Delhi Police issued a notice to Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur for investigation. Arun Reddy, a Congress social media coordinator, is implicated in the incident.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

A deepfake video is a product of AI systems that generate manipulated realistic content. The circulation of such a video constitutes harm to communities by spreading misinformation and potentially violating the rights of the individual depicted. Since the deepfake video has been posted and is under investigation, the harm is realized, making this an AI Incident. The withholding of the social media account is a consequence of this harm. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-generated deepfake content.[AI generated]
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Articles about this incident or hazard

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Jharkhand Cong X handle withheld over Shah video | India News - Times of India

2024-05-01
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
A deepfake video is a product of AI systems that generate manipulated realistic content. The circulation of such a video constitutes harm to communities by spreading misinformation and potentially violating the rights of the individual depicted. Since the deepfake video has been posted and is under investigation, the harm is realized, making this an AI Incident. The withholding of the social media account is a consequence of this harm. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI-generated deepfake content.
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Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi police arrests Arun Reddy, handler of 'Spirit of Congress' account on X | India News - Times of India

2024-05-03
The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake morphed video, which is a product of AI technology used to create realistic fake videos. The dissemination of this video has led to legal actions and arrests, indicating that harm has materialized in terms of misinformation and potential social and political disruption. The AI system's use directly caused this harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Delhi police issues notice to Jharkhand Congress chief Rajesh Thakur

2024-05-01
mint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The presence of a 'deepfake' video implies the use of AI systems to create manipulated content. The event involves the use of AI-generated content that has led to a legal investigation, indicating harm related to misinformation and potential violation of rights or public trust. Since the doctored video has already been created and is under investigation, this constitutes an AI Incident due to the realized harm from the AI system's misuse (harm to communities through misinformation and reputational harm).
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Who is Arun Reddy? Accused Of Circulating Amit Shah's Deepfake Video

2024-05-03
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The deepfake video is an AI-generated manipulated video, which is a clear example of an AI system's use. The circulation of this video has led to legal action and social media account suspension, indicating harm related to misinformation and potential violation of rights or public order. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI-generated deepfake content.
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Amit Shah Fake Video Case: Jharkhand Congress X Handle Withheld For Sharing 'Deepfake Morphed Clip' Of Union Home Minister

2024-05-01
Jagran English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system in the form of a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated media. The sharing and circulation of this doctored video have directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential social or political disruption, which qualifies as harm to communities. Therefore, this event meets the criteria of an AI Incident because the AI system's use (deepfake generation) has directly led to harm.
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X account of Jharkhand Congress withheld for fake Amit Shah video

2024-05-01
OpIndia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake morphed video, which is a product of AI systems capable of generating realistic fake videos. The posting and circulation of this doctored video have led to legal actions, account withholding, and public investigation, indicating direct harm through misinformation and manipulation of public opinion. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and violation of rights. The event is not merely a potential risk but an actual incident with consequences, so it is not an AI Hazard or Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because AI-generated deepfake content is central to the event.
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Amit Shah 'Deepfake Video' Row: Jharkhand Congress X Account Withheld

2024-05-01
TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video that can cause harm such as misinformation or reputational damage. However, the article only mentions the investigation and does not describe any realized harm or disruption yet. Since the deepfake video exists and is under investigation, there is a plausible risk of harm, but no direct harm is reported at this stage. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use (deepfake generation) could plausibly lead to harm, but no incident has been confirmed yet.
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Lok Sabha Election 2024: X Takes Drastic Measures, Shuts Down Jharkhand Congress Account Over Amit Shah's Morphed Video - www.lokmattimes.com

2024-05-02
Lokmat English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake morphed video, which is a known AI-generated manipulated content. The viral spread of this video has led to account suspension and legal actions, indicating realized harm in terms of misinformation and political disruption. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake video directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of law enforcement and account suspension further confirms the materialization of harm rather than a potential risk.