Congress Accused of Using Deepfake for Political Propaganda

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The BJP has accused the Congress of using deepfake technology to create a manipulated video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, allegedly to disrupt the democratic process ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action against the Congress for this alleged misuse of AI.[AI generated]

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

Deepfake videos are generated using AI systems that create realistic but fabricated content. The circulation of such videos to influence elections can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining trust in democratic institutions. Since the event describes an actual use of AI-generated deepfake content in a political context with allegations of harm to the election process, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm of misinformation and potential disruption to democratic rights.[AI generated]
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress using fear, rumour and now deepfake for its propaganda, says Anurag Thakur

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Deccan Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deepfake videos are generated using AI systems that create realistic but fabricated content. The circulation of such videos to influence elections can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining trust in democratic institutions. Since the event describes an actual use of AI-generated deepfake content in a political context with allegations of harm to the election process, it qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm of misinformation and potential disruption to democratic rights.
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Congress Using Fear, Rumour And Now Deepfake For Its Propaganda: Anurag Thakur - News18

2024-05-01
News18
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions deepfake technology, which involves AI systems generating manipulated videos. This confirms AI system involvement. However, the article centers on political claims and accusations without detailing any direct or indirect harm caused by the deepfake or its use. There is no indication that the deepfake has led to injury, rights violations, or other harms, nor that it plausibly could lead to such harm imminently. The event is primarily about political propaganda and allegations, making it a societal and governance-related response or context around AI misuse. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Congress using fear, rumours and now deepfakes for its propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While deepfakes involve AI-generated manipulated content, the article primarily discusses accusations and political claims without confirming an actual AI Incident or harm caused by the deepfake. There is no indication that the deepfake has directly or indirectly led to harm such as disruption, rights violations, or other significant impacts. The event is about the allegation and political context, not a documented AI Incident or Hazard. Therefore, it is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context on AI-related political discourse and concerns.
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Congress using fear, rumour and now deepfake for its propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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The Telegraph
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, an AI system capable of generating manipulated videos, as a tool used by a political party to spread misinformation. This use of AI-generated deepfake content has directly led to harm by undermining the election process and spreading false information, which fits the definition of an AI Incident due to harm to communities and violation of rights. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Congress Propaganda: Thakur Accuses Party of Using Deepfakes, Fear, and Rumors | Politics

2024-05-01
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While the article references the use of deepfake technology (an AI system) in political propaganda, it does not document any direct or indirect harm resulting from this use. There is no indication that the deepfakes have caused injury, rights violations, or other harms as defined for an AI Incident. Nor does it describe a credible imminent risk or plausible future harm beyond political accusations, which would be necessary to classify it as an AI Hazard. The content primarily reports on political rhetoric and complaints, without new information on harm or risk, fitting the category of Complementary Information as it provides context on AI-related political discourse and governance responses (complaints to the Election Commission).
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Congress using misinformation, rumours, and deepfakes for political gains: Anurag Thakur | Politics

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Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of deepfake technology, an AI system capable of generating manipulated videos, which has been allegedly used to spread misinformation for political gains. The harm is realized as it affects political processes and public trust, thus harming communities and potentially violating democratic rights. The article reports on the actual circulation and complaint lodged, indicating the harm is occurring, not just a potential risk. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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India News | Congress Using Fear, Rumour and Now Deepfake for Its Propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article mentions the use of deepfake technology, which involves AI systems capable of generating manipulated videos. The BJP alleges that the Congress circulated a deepfake video to disrupt the election process, which implies potential harm to democratic processes and election integrity. However, the article does not confirm that this deepfake video caused actual harm or disruption, nor does it provide evidence of the deepfake's impact. Since the harm is alleged and not confirmed or detailed as having occurred, and the article focuses on political accusations rather than a concrete AI incident, this situation fits best as an AI Hazard, reflecting a plausible risk of harm from AI misuse in political propaganda.
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Congress using fear, rumour and now deepfake for its propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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NewsDrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While deepfake technology is an AI system capable of generating manipulated videos, the article only reports allegations and political accusations without confirming any actual harm or incident caused by the AI system. There is no description of direct or indirect harm resulting from the use of the deepfake, nor is there a clear indication that the deepfake's use has led to a realized AI Incident. The article also does not discuss plausible future harm beyond the political claim. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context about AI-related political discourse and concerns but does not document a specific AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Anurag Thakur Accuses Congress of Employing Various Tactics, Including Deepfake, for Propaganda - www.lokmattimes.com

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Lokmat English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (deepfake technology) in the creation and dissemination of manipulated video content. The use of deepfakes in political propaganda can directly or indirectly lead to harm to communities by spreading misinformation and disrupting democratic processes, which qualifies as harm under the framework. Since the article describes the actual use and dissemination of deepfake content causing harm, this constitutes an AI Incident rather than a potential hazard or complementary information.
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Congress using fear, rumour and now deepfake for its propaganda: Anurag Thakur

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The New Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The presence of AI is reasonably inferred from the mention of 'deepfake' videos, which are AI-generated manipulated media. The event involves the use of such AI-generated content in political propaganda, which could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation, disruption of democratic processes, or harm to communities. Since the article focuses on allegations and a complaint without describing actual realized harm, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication that the article is primarily about responses, governance, or updates, so it is not Complementary Information. Therefore, the classification is AI Hazard.
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Amit Shah "Doctored" Video Row: Delhi Police Files Case

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a doctored video, which implies the use of AI or similar technology to manipulate video content. The manipulated video spreads misleading information that has already caused social controversy and potential harm to public order, fulfilling the criteria of harm to communities. The involvement of AI in creating the doctored video and the resulting harm makes this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Delhi Police Has Sent Notices To Five Members Of Telangana Congress

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a doctored video described as a 'deep fake and morphed' video, which implies the use of AI techniques to create manipulated content. The circulation of such AI-generated misinformation can harm communities by misleading the public and disrupting democratic processes. Since the doctored video has already been circulated and led to police action and complaints, this constitutes realized harm linked to the use of an AI system (deep fake generation). Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to harm to communities and potential violation of political rights.
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'Doctored' video of Amit Shah: Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

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The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The video was allegedly morphed using deepfake technology, an AI system capable of generating realistic but fake videos. The doctored video misrepresents the statements of a public official, which can cause harm to communities by spreading false information and potentially inciting social unrest or political disruption. Since the harm (misinformation and its social impact) is occurring due to the AI-generated content, this qualifies as an AI Incident under harm to communities.
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Rivals using fake videos to malign BJP leaders, says PM Narendra Modi

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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions a 'deep fake' video, which is a product of AI technology used to create realistic but fake videos. The circulation of such videos to malign political figures can cause significant harm to communities and the political process, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of police investigations and arrests confirms that harm has occurred and is being addressed.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Telangana CM, others, seek more time for appearance before Delhi Police

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Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a 'deepfake' video, which is a product of AI technology used to create manipulated content. The video has been circulated, causing reputational harm and prompting police investigations and arrests. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm (misinformation, reputational damage, legal consequences). The investigation and summons are responses to this harm. The event is not merely a potential risk or a complementary update but a concrete case of AI-generated content causing harm.
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Gujarat: Cong MLA Mevani's close aide, AAP leader held for sharing fake video of Amit Shah

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Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a deep fake video, which is a product of AI technology used to manipulate video content. The sharing of this AI-generated fake video has directly led to social harm by promoting enmity between different caste groups, fulfilling the criteria for harm to communities. The involvement of AI in creating the deep fake video and its use in spreading misinformation that causes social discord meets the definition of an AI Incident. The arrests and legal actions further confirm the recognition of harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Amit Shah's doctored video: Delhi Police summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

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Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system in the form of deep fake technology used to create a doctored video. The use of this AI-generated manipulated content has directly led to harm: disruption of the election process, potential incitement of communal disharmony, and legal violations. The police actions, arrests, and political responses confirm that harm has materialized. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm to communities and the electoral process, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework.
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BJP urges EC to take action against Congress over circulation of Amit Shah's morphed video

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Economic Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the circulation of a "deep fake and morphed" video, which implies the use of AI-based generative techniques to manipulate video content. This AI system's use has directly led to harm by spreading misinformation that could disrupt the election process and harm democratic participation, which is a harm to communities. The complaint lodged and police investigation further confirm the recognition of harm caused. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Delhi Police registers FIR over Amit Shah's viral doctored video | India News - Times of India

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The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves a doctored video, which is likely created or manipulated using AI-based deepfake or video editing technologies, thus involving an AI system. The circulation of this video has already caused harm by spreading misleading information that could disrupt public order and communal harmony, which constitutes harm to communities. Therefore, the AI system's use in creating the doctored video has indirectly led to harm. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use in producing manipulated content has directly or indirectly caused harm to communities and public order.
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Doctored video of Amit Shah: Delhi cops call Telangana CM Reddy - Times of India

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The Times of India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the circulation of a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, causing misinformation and potential social harm. The police investigation and FIR indicate that harm has occurred or is ongoing, such as promoting enmity between groups and provocation for rioting. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Jharkhand Congress' X Handle Withheld Over Doctored Amit Shah Video

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, thus involving an AI system. The use of this AI system (deepfake generation) has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential political and social disruption, which qualifies as harm to communities. The withholding of the social media account and police investigations confirm the incident's seriousness and realized harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of AI-generated content causing harm.
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Case Registered After Doctored Amit Shah Video On Reservation Goes Viral

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The doctored video is an example of AI-generated or manipulated content that has been used to spread misinformation. This misinformation has caused social controversy and could harm communities by misleading the public about sensitive political issues. The AI system's role in generating or manipulating the video directly leads to harm to communities, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah Fake Video Row Explodes

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the misuse of technology to create and disseminate fake videos, which is consistent with AI-generated or AI-assisted content manipulation. This misuse has led to harm in the form of misinformation affecting political discourse and social trust. Since the harm is realized (fake videos are being shared and causing political controversy), this qualifies as an AI Incident under the category of harm to communities and violation of rights through misinformation.
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Doctored Amit Shah Video On Reservation Goes Viral, Revanth Reddy Summoned On May 1

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Oneindia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a doctored video that is spreading misinformation and causing social unrest, which constitutes harm to communities. The manipulation of video content to misrepresent statements is a known application of AI technologies such as deepfakes. The police investigation and FIR indicate that the doctored video has already caused harm by misleading the public and potentially disturbing public order. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use (video manipulation) has directly led to harm (misinformation, social disharmony).
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Telangana Cops Arrest 5 Congress Workers In Doctored Amit Shah Video Case

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NDTV
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the circulation of a doctored video of a political figure, which is flagged as fake and has led to arrests and police investigations. The doctored video is a product of AI or AI-enabled digital manipulation (deepfake or similar technology), which directly caused harm by spreading misinformation and potentially violating rights and political integrity. The harm is realized, not just potential, as arrests and legal actions are underway. Hence, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah deepfake video: Mumbai police files FIR, begins probe

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The Indian Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology. The manipulated video caused misinformation that could incite social and communal tensions, which is harm to communities. The police action and FIR registration confirm that harm has materialized and is recognized legally. Therefore, this is an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI-generated deepfake and the resulting harm and legal violations.
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Amit Shah Fake Video Case: Jharkhand Congress' X Handle Withheld After 'Legal Demand' - News18

2024-05-01
News18
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a 'deepfake morphed video,' which is a product of AI-based generative technology. The video was shared by political leaders and led to legal demands, police notices, FIR registration, and arrests, indicating that harm has occurred or is ongoing. The harm includes misinformation, potential violation of rights, and disruption of political processes, which fits the definition of harm to communities and violation of rights. The AI system's use (deepfake generation) directly led to these harms, qualifying this as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Amit Shah's Fake Video Case: Delhi Police Issues Notices To 12 More People - News18

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News18
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the creation and sharing of a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video. The harm is realized as the video has been circulated, causing political conflict and legal actions. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use (deepfake generation) has directly led to harm to communities (misinformation affecting elections) and potential violations of rights (free and fair elections).
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Amit Shah Fake Video: BJP Accuses Congress Of Circulating Morphed Clip; Seeks EC Action

2024-04-29
India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a deep fake video, which is a product of AI generative systems. The harm is realized as the video is being circulated, causing confusion and potentially influencing the election process, which harms the community and violates democratic rights. The involvement of AI in creating the deep fake video directly leads to this harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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BJP Urges EC To Take Action Against Cong Over Circulation Of Amit Shah's Doctored Video

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Oneindia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the circulation of a deep fake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, used to mislead the public and interfere with the election process. This constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities by spreading misinformation and undermining democratic processes. The AI system's use in creating and distributing the deep fake video has directly led to these harms, qualifying this as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Maharashtra Youth Congress Accused of Sharing Deep Fake Video of Amit Shah

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Oneindia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system (deep fake technology) used maliciously to create false video content that misrepresents a public figure's statements. This has directly led to harm by spreading misinformation and potentially inciting social discord, which fits the definition of an AI Incident under harm to communities. The involvement of law enforcement and legal proceedings further confirms the recognition of harm caused. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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'PhD in running doctored video': AAP hits out at BJP's Amit Malviya after FIR over Amit Shah's fake video

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mint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions doctored videos, which are typically created using AI-based deepfake or video manipulation technologies. The circulation of such doctored videos has led to legal actions and arrests, indicating realized harm including misinformation and potential violation of rights or harm to communities. The AI system's use in creating and spreading manipulated content directly led to these harms, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Revanth Reddy's lawyer denies sharing content, Jharkhand Congress' X handle withheld

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mint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a 'deepfake morphed video,' which is a form of AI-generated synthetic media. The creation and sharing of such content can lead to harm to communities through misinformation and manipulation. Since the video has already been posted and is under investigation, the harm is realized or ongoing, qualifying this as an AI Incident. The involvement of AI in creating the deepfake and the resulting harm to political discourse and public trust fits the definition of an AI Incident.
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Jharkhand Congress's X account withheld in response to a legal demand

2024-05-01
India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a 'deepfake morphed video,' which is an AI-generated manipulated video. The posting of this video has caused harm by spreading misinformation about a political figure, leading to legal complaints and police FIR registration. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use in generating the deepfake video has directly led to harm to communities through misinformation and political disruption.
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Delhi Police to issue notices to social media handles over 'doctored' Amit Shah video

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India Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that was circulated on social media, which is likely created or manipulated using AI-based video editing or deepfake technology. The video falsely depicts a political leader making inflammatory statements, which can harm communities by spreading misinformation and causing social or political disruption. The police have registered a case and are taking action against those who circulated the video, indicating that harm has occurred. The AI system's involvement in creating the doctored video directly led to this harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Complaints on "fake videos" circulating in social media referred to ECI, says Telangana CEO

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The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The circulation of doctored videos on social media that misrepresent political figures can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and potentially influencing election outcomes, which constitutes harm to communities under the AI Incident definition. The involvement of IT teams to verify the authenticity suggests the use or suspicion of AI-generated or AI-manipulated content. Since the harm (misinformation affecting elections and public trust) is occurring, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct or indirect role of AI in creating or disseminating the fake videos.
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Two Congress and AAP functionaries arrested for posting doctored video of Amit Shah

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The Hindu
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the creation and dissemination of a doctored video, which is a form of AI-generated manipulated content (deepfake). The video misrepresents a political speech, misleading the public and causing social harm. The involvement of AI in generating the doctored video is reasonably inferred, and the harm to communities through misinformation is realized. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by the AI system's output (the doctored video).
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OPINION | FAKE VIDEOS IN POLLS: A DANGEROUS GAME

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India TV News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of DeepFake technology (an AI system) to create fake videos that have been circulated widely, causing misinformation and communal disharmony, which are harms to communities. The involvement of AI in the creation of these videos and the resulting social and legal consequences meet the criteria for an AI Incident, as the AI system's use has directly led to significant harm. The article also details arrests and police investigations linked to these AI-generated fake videos, confirming realized harm rather than potential harm.
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Why A Doctored Video of Amit Shah is at the Centre of a Political Storm

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Republic World
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology. The video has been used to spread false information, leading to political controversy and legal investigations. This constitutes harm to communities through misinformation and political disruption, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use in creating the deep fake video directly led to these harms, not merely a potential risk, so it is not an AI Hazard. It is not merely Complementary Information or Unrelated because the AI-generated content caused actual harm.
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PM Modi Cautions Against Fake AI Videos Of BJP Leaders, Says 'Conspiracy Hatched To Create Tension'

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english
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the misuse of AI to generate fake videos of political figures, which are being circulated to mislead the public and incite tension. This misuse of AI-generated content has already caused harm by spreading false information and prompting police investigations and arrests. The harm to communities through misinformation and social disruption is a recognized form of AI Incident under the framework. Hence, the event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah 'Deepfake' Video: One Arrested In Assam, Confirms CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a deepfake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology used to create manipulated content. The video caused harm by spreading misinformation about a political figure, leading to police involvement and an arrest. This constitutes an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through misinformation and social disruption.
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Amit Shah Deepfake Video Case: Congress Social Media Team Members Among 5 Arrested In Hyderabad

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TimesNow
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions a 'deepfake' video of Amit Shah, which is a product of AI technology used to manipulate video content. The use of this AI-generated content to spread fake propaganda constitutes harm to communities by spreading misinformation. The involvement of AI in creating the deepfake and its use in a harmful manner leading to arrests qualifies this as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah Fake Video Case: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Summoned By Delhi Police Cyber Crime Unit

2024-04-29
Jagran English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a doctored video circulated on social media, which is a common use case of AI-generated or AI-manipulated content (deepfakes). The circulation of such fake videos can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and damaging reputations, fulfilling the criteria for harm to communities or violation of rights. The involvement of law enforcement and investigation indicates that harm has materialized. Therefore, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah Fake Video: What Is The Case, Why Delhi Police Issued Summons To Revanth Reddy | Explained

2024-04-29
Jagran English
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that was posted and went viral, leading to police FIR and summons. The video was altered to misrepresent statements, which is a direct harm to political communication and public trust, thus harm to communities and violation of rights. The use of AI or AI-like technology to create such doctored videos is reasonably inferred. The harm is realized, not just potential, so this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The legal and social consequences confirm the harm has occurred.
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Amit Shah deepfake reservation video: 'I would have expected foreign...'

2024-04-30
The Financial Express
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI systems capable of generating realistic but fabricated content. The video misrepresents a public official's statements, constituting misinformation that harms communities by undermining trust and potentially affecting democratic processes. The involvement of AI in creating the deepfake and the resulting harm from its spread qualifies this as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to harm through misinformation dissemination and social disruption.
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Jharkhand Congress' X handle withheld for sharing 'deepfake morphed video' of Amit Shah

2024-05-01
India TV News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, constituting an AI system's use. The sharing of this video has led to legal complaints and police FIR registration, showing that harm to communities (misinformation affecting political processes and public trust) has occurred. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm through misinformation dissemination.
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Shah's doctored video: Man files complaint against Maharashtra Youth Cong social media handle

2024-04-29
ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology. The video was doctored to misrepresent a political leader's speech, leading to misinformation and potential social harm. The dissemination of this AI-generated content with malafide intent has caused or is causing harm to communities by promoting enmity and hatred, which fits the definition of an AI Incident. The involvement of law enforcement and legal action further confirms the recognition of harm caused by the AI system's misuse.
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Delhi cops launch probe after MHA complaint over 'doctored video' of Amit Shah speech

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ThePrint
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
While the video is described as doctored and spreading misleading information, the article does not explicitly mention AI involvement in the video manipulation. The harm described is social and political but not directly linked to an AI system's development, use, or malfunction. The event focuses on the investigation and allegations rather than confirmed AI-driven harm or plausible future harm from AI. Hence, it fits the category of Complementary Information, providing context on misinformation and societal response without constituting a new AI Incident or Hazard.
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Delhi Police call Reddy over Shah fake video

2024-04-30
The Tribune
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of artificial intelligence to create a doctored video (deepfake) of Home Minister Amit Shah, which has been shared on social media and led to police FIRs and arrests. The AI system's role in generating the fake video is central to the incident, causing harm by spreading misinformation and potentially inciting social unrest, which qualifies as harm to communities. The involvement of law enforcement and legal actions further confirms the materialization of harm. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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DNA TV Show: Amit Shah's doctored video exposes 'deepfakes', a new threat to diverse society

2024-04-29
Daily News and Analysis (DNA) India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, used to spread false information about a political agenda. This misinformation has already caused controversy and societal harm, including political accusations and police involvement. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake directly led to harm to communities by spreading false narratives that could disrupt social cohesion and democratic processes. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by the AI system's outputs.
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Delhi Police Issues Summons to Revanth Reddy in fake Video Case

2024-04-29
The Hans India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, that falsely portrays a political leader's statements. This misinformation has led to legal complaints and police investigation, indicating harm to communities through misinformation and potential violation of rights. The AI system's use in creating the fake video directly led to this harm, qualifying it as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah video morphing case: Delhi cops summon Revanth

2024-04-30
The Hans India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of a doctored video that is likely AI-generated or AI-assisted (video morphing/deepfake), which has been circulated and caused social harm by spreading misleading information and creating potential public disorder. The police investigation and FIR indicate that harm has materialized. The AI system's use in creating the fake video is central to the incident. Therefore, this is an AI Incident due to realized harm from AI-generated misinformation affecting communities and public order.
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Home Minister's doctored video: Telangana CM Reddy summoned by Delhi Police, say sources

2024-04-29
The Hans India
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that has been circulated on social media, which is a form of AI-generated manipulated content. The video misrepresents a political figure's statement, leading to misinformation and potential social unrest, which constitutes harm to communities. The involvement of AI is inferred from the nature of the doctored video (likely deepfake or AI-manipulated media). The harm is realized as the video is already circulating and causing public order concerns, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Amit Shah doctored video case: Revanth seeks more time for appearance before Delhi Police

2024-05-01
Deccan Chronicle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event centers on a doctored video, which is a form of deepfake—an AI system-generated manipulated video. The circulation of this video has led to legal summons, police investigations, and arrests, indicating realized harm such as reputational damage and potential political disruption (harm to communities). The AI system's role in generating the fake video is pivotal to the incident. Hence, this is an AI Incident as per the definitions provided.
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BJP urges EC to take action against Cong over circulation of Amit Shah's morphed video

2024-04-29
Deccan Chronicle
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a deep fake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, thus involving an AI system. The use of this video to mislead the public and disrupt elections constitutes harm to communities, a recognized AI Incident harm category. The harm is realized as the video has been circulated and is causing confusion, and official actions are underway. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Delhi Police lodges FIR over doctored video of Home Minister Amit Shah

2024-04-28
Telangana Today
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves doctored videos, which are commonly created using AI-based deepfake or video manipulation technologies. The circulation of these videos has already caused harm by misleading the public and potentially inciting disharmony among communities, which is a form of harm to communities. The police have registered an FIR and initiated a legal investigation, indicating that harm has materialized. Hence, the AI system's use in creating doctored content has directly led to harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah deep fake video case: 2 Congress leaders, party's IT Cell members arrested by Cyber Crime police

2024-05-02
OpIndia
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake video, which is a product of AI technology used to create manipulated content. The circulation of this video has led to arrests and police action, indicating that harm has materialized in terms of misinformation and reputational damage, impacting political figures and potentially the public's trust. The AI system's use (deep fake generation) directly led to these harms, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident.
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5 TPCC IT cell member arrested in Amit Shah doctored video case

2024-05-02
The Siasat Daily
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions a 'doctored video' created using deepfake technology, which is a known AI system for generating manipulated videos. The creation and sharing of this video have led to arrests and legal investigations, indicating realized harm related to misinformation and political disruption. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (violation of rights and harm to communities).
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Amit Shah deepfake video: Telangana CM, others seek extension for appearance

2024-05-01
mid-day
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology used to manipulate video content. The video falsely portrays a political leader making controversial statements, leading to police investigations, legal summons, and complaints. The harm includes misinformation, reputational damage, and potential social unrest, which are harms to communities and violations of rights. Since the AI system's use (deepfake generation) has directly led to these harms, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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EC Initiates Probe into Circulation of Morphed Video Allegedly Featuring Amit Shah | Politics

2024-04-29
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions a "deep fake and morphed" video, which is a form of AI-generated manipulated content. The video was circulated with the intent to mislead and create confusion among the public during an election, which constitutes harm to communities and the democratic process. The involvement of law enforcement and the Election Commission's probe further confirms the recognition of harm. Since the AI system's use (deep fake generation) has directly led to misinformation and potential disruption of the election process, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Notices to 12 More in Delhi Police Probe Over Doctored Amit Shah Video | Politics

2024-04-30
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a doctored video of a political leader's speech that was shared on social media, which is identified as a deepfake. Deepfakes are AI-generated or AI-manipulated videos that can mislead viewers. The sharing of this video has led to police investigations and political conflict, indicating realized harm to the community and democratic processes. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake video is central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by AI-generated misinformation.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Telangana CM, others, seek more time for appearance before Delhi Police | Politics

2024-05-01
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a 'deepfake' video, which is a product of AI technology used to create manipulated audiovisual content. The video has been circulated and is under investigation, with arrests made and legal actions taken, demonstrating that harm has occurred. The harm includes misinformation, reputational damage, and potential political disruption, which fall under harm to communities and violations of rights. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake video directly led to these harms, meeting 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 President Rajesh Thakur | Politics

2024-05-01
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology used to create manipulated video content. The circulation of this video has caused harm by spreading misinformation about a political figure, leading to police investigations and legal actions. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm (misinformation and political disruption). The involvement of AI in creating the deepfake video and the resulting legal and social consequences justify this classification.
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Delhi Police Summons Jharkhand Congress Chief over Doctored Amit Shah Video Case | Politics

2024-05-01
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The doctored video is a manipulated media piece likely created using AI or advanced video editing technologies, which fits the definition of an AI system's use leading to harm. The harm here is the dissemination of false information that can disrupt political processes and harm communities by misleading the public. The police investigation and complaints confirm that the harm is realized, not just potential. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Amit Shah fake video case: Delhi police not satisfied with Telangana CM's reply | Headlines

2024-05-01
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes an ongoing police investigation into a fake video case involving edited video content, likely created or manipulated using AI-based deepfake technology. The investigation aims to identify the source and those responsible for spreading the video. While the video is fake and edited, the article does not mention any actual harm realized yet, such as injury, rights violations, or social disruption. The presence of AI is reasonably inferred from the nature of the fake video editing and dissemination. Since the event involves plausible future harm from the use of AI to create and spread manipulated video content, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. There is no indication that this article is about a response, update, or governance action, so it is not Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because AI involvement is reasonably inferred.
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Delhi Police Files FIR Over Doctored Videos Circulating of Home Minister Amit Shah | Law-Order

2024-04-28
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves doctored videos circulating on social media, which are likely created or manipulated using AI-based deepfake or video editing technologies. The circulation of these videos has led to harm by creating disharmony among communities and affecting public order, which qualifies as harm to communities under the AI Incident definition. The AI system's use in creating these videos is directly linked to the harm caused. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.
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BJP Demands EC Action Over Congress Spreading Misinformation via Morphed Amit Shah Video

2024-04-29
Devdiscourse
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deep fake videos are created using AI systems that generate realistic but manipulated content. The article explicitly mentions a "deep fake and morphed" video used to mislead voters, which is a direct violation of the integrity of the election process, harming the community and democratic rights. The harm is realized as the video has been circulated and led to official complaints and investigations. Hence, this is an AI Incident involving the use of AI-generated misinformation causing harm to communities and violating electoral fairness.
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India News | Delhi Police Summons Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in Amit Shah Fake Video Case | LatestLY

2024-04-29
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes the circulation of a doctored video of a public official, which is a typical use case of AI-generated deepfake technology. The fake video has been posted on social media, leading to an official police investigation and legal action. The AI system's use in creating and disseminating manipulated content has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential reputational damage, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI is reasonably inferred from the nature of the fake video, and the harm is realized, not just potential.
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India News | Amit Shah 'deepfake' Video Case: Telangana CM, Others, Seek More Time for Appearance Before Delhi Police | LatestLY

2024-05-01
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event centers on a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, directly involving an AI system's use (the creation and dissemination of the deepfake). The harm includes misinformation, reputational damage, and potential political and social disruption, which are harms to communities and violations of rights. The police investigation and summons indicate that the harm has already occurred. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm through the spread of manipulated content.
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India News | Jharkhand Congress' X Handle Withheld over Amit Shah 'deepfake' Video Case | LatestLY

2024-05-01
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video. The use of this AI system (deepfake generation) has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation, reputational damage, and legal consequences, which fall under harm to communities and violations of rights. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to realized harm.
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Amit Shah Doctored Video Row: Delhi Police File FIR After Fake Videos of Home Minister on 'Abolishing Reservation' Go Viral | 📹 Watch Videos From LatestLY

2024-04-29
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of doctored videos, which are likely generated or manipulated using AI techniques (deepfakes or similar). The videos have been widely disseminated, causing misinformation that can harm communities by spreading false narratives and potentially inciting social unrest or confusion. Although the harm is indirect and related to misinformation, it constitutes harm to communities. The FIR registration indicates recognition of the harm caused. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm from AI-generated manipulated content.
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India News | Amit Shah 'deepfake' Video Case: Delhi Police Issues Notice to Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur | LatestLY

2024-05-01
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI systems capable of generating realistic but fake video content. The circulation of this doctored video has led to legal action and police investigation, indicating that harm (misinformation, political manipulation, potential violation of rights) has materialized. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use (deepfake generation) has directly led to harm to communities and possibly violations of rights through misinformation and political manipulation.
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India News | Dehradun Police Books Social Media User in Amit Shah 'deepfake' Video Case | LatestLY

2024-05-02
LatestLY
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a deepfake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology, being used maliciously to spread misinformation and incite social discord, directly causing harm to communities and potentially affecting democratic processes. The AI system's use in creating the deepfake video has directly led to these harms, qualifying this as an AI Incident. The article details ongoing investigations and legal actions, but the primary focus is on the harm caused by the AI-generated content, not just the response, so it is not merely Complementary Information.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Delhi police issues notice to Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur

2024-05-01
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology used to manipulate video content. The circulation of this video has caused harm by spreading false information about a political figure, which can mislead the public and harm community trust and social cohesion. The police investigation and legal summons indicate that the harm is recognized and being addressed. Since the AI system's use has directly led to realized harm (misinformation and potential social disruption), this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case: Telangana CM, others, seek more time for appearance before Delhi Police

2024-05-01
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a 'deepfake' video, which is a product of AI technology used to create manipulated audiovisual content. The video has been circulated, causing misinformation and political controversy, which constitutes harm to communities and potentially violates rights. The police investigation and arrests confirm that the harm is materialized and linked to the AI system's misuse. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Telangana CM's counsel calls Delhi Police notice in doctored video case "Preconceived and incorrect"

2024-05-01
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article discusses a police investigation into a doctored deepfake video, which involves AI-generated content. The circulation of such videos can cause harm to communities and individuals, including reputational damage and misinformation. However, the article mainly covers legal procedural developments and denials of involvement, without confirming that harm has occurred or that the AI system's role in causing harm is established. Since the doctored video could plausibly lead to harm but no incident is confirmed, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Delhi Police registers FIR over Amit Shah's "doctored" video row

2024-04-28
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions doctored videos spreading misleading information to create disharmony among communities, which is a form of harm to communities and public order. The creation and circulation of doctored videos typically involve AI technologies such as deepfake generation. The harm is realized as the misinformation is actively circulating and causing potential social disruption. Hence, the event meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use (video manipulation) has directly led to harm to communities and public order.
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"What type of politics they are doing...?": JP Nadda slams Opposition over Amit Shah's 'fake video' case

2024-04-30
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use and circulation of a deep fake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video, causing misinformation and political controversy. The harm to communities through misinformation and potential political destabilization is occurring. The AI system's use (deep fake generation) has directly led to this harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and violation of rights.
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Dehradun Police books social media user in Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case

2024-05-02
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology, to create misleading content that has been widely disseminated and is causing harm to social cohesion and the electoral process. The involvement of AI in generating the manipulated video and its role in causing harm to communities and disrupting electoral integrity qualifies this as an AI Incident. The investigation and legal actions further confirm the recognition of harm caused by the AI-generated content.
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Jharkhand Congress' X handle withheld over Amit Shah 'deepfake' video case

2024-05-01
Asian News International (ANI)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated video. The posting and circulation of this video have led to legal actions and police investigations, indicating that harm has occurred or is ongoing. The harm includes misinformation and potential political destabilization, which fits the definition of harm to communities. The AI system's use (deepfake generation) directly led to this harm. Hence, this is classified as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah Doctored Video Controversy: Congress, AAP Functionaries Arrested In Gujarat; Here's What Happened So Far

2024-04-30
Swarajyamag
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the dissemination of a doctored video that misrepresents a political speech, leading to arrests and social disruption. The creation and sharing of doctored videos often involve AI-based deepfake or video editing technologies, which are AI systems capable of generating misleading content. The harm here is the spread of misinformation causing social and political harm, which fits the definition of harm to communities. Although the article does not explicitly state AI involvement, the nature of doctored videos strongly implies AI or AI-enabled tools were used. The harm has already occurred, making this an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information. The arrests and legal actions further confirm the harm's realization.
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Case registered after 'doctored' Amit Shah video on abolition of SC, ST and OBC reservation goes viral - The Statesman

2024-04-29
The Statesman
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event centers on a manipulated video (likely AI or digitally altered content) that has been disseminated, causing potential social harm such as misinformation and possible incitement of violence. The AI system's role is indirect, as the video is doctored (likely using AI or digital editing tools) and spread on social media, which can influence public perception and social stability. This constitutes harm to communities through misinformation and social disruption. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI-enabled manipulation and dissemination of the video has directly led to harm in the form of misinformation and potential social unrest.
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Shah says BJP backs reservation, blames Congress for 'doctored video'

2024-04-30
NewsBytes
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated content. The deepfake has been used to spread misinformation that has caused political controversy and legal consequences. The harm here is the spread of false information that affects political discourse and public trust, which is a harm to communities and a violation of rights. The AI system's use directly led to this harm, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident.
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Home Minister's doctored video: Telangana CM Reddy summoned by Delhi Police, say sources

2024-04-29
Social News XYZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that has been circulated on social media, which is likely created or manipulated using AI technologies (e.g., deepfake or video editing AI). The video spreads misleading information that has already caused social and political tension, prompting police investigation and legal action. The AI system's use in creating the doctored video directly led to harm in terms of misinformation and potential disruption of public order, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The involvement of AI is reasonably inferred from the nature of the doctored video and its impact. Hence, this is not merely a potential hazard or complementary information but a realized incident involving AI harm.
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Home Minister's doctored video: Delhi Police issue summons to Telangana CM, 4 TPCC leaders (Ld)

2024-04-29
Social News XYZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that has already been disseminated and caused social harm by spreading misleading information capable of inciting violence and disharmony. The video manipulation likely involved AI technologies (deepfake or similar), fulfilling the definition of an AI system's use leading to harm. The harm is realized (not just potential), including harm to communities and public order. Therefore, this is an AI Incident.
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Congress shared Amit Shah's fake video to disrupt elections: BJP delegation to EC

2024-04-29
Social News XYZ
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of deep fake videos, which are AI-generated manipulated media, to spread misinformation and disrupt elections. This directly leads to harm to communities by potentially influencing election outcomes and spreading confusion among the public. The involvement of AI in creating the fake video and the resulting harm to the election process and public trust qualifies this event as an AI Incident.
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Delhi Police registers case in connection with doctored videos of Amit Shah

2024-04-29
National Herald
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves doctored videos, which are commonly created using AI-based deepfake technology. The complaint and subsequent police action indicate that the AI-generated manipulated content has already been disseminated and is causing or likely causing harm to communities by fostering disharmony and threatening public order. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use (in generating doctored videos) has directly led to harm to communities and disruption of public order. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Amit Shah deepfake video singes the Congress

2024-05-01
The Pioneer
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology used to manipulate video content. The video was shared and circulated, causing social and political harm by promoting enmity between groups and misleading the public during an election period. The involvement of law enforcement and legal actions confirms that harm has occurred. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use (deepfake generation) directly led to harm to communities and violations of rights.
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X account of Jharkhand Congress withheld for sharing Amit Shah's doctored video

2024-05-01
en.etemaaddaily.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
A deepfake video is an AI system-generated manipulated content. The posting of this doctored video caused harm by spreading misinformation and misleading the public, which can be considered harm to communities and a violation of rights. The involvement of AI in creating the deepfake and its use leading to these harms qualifies this event as an AI Incident.
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Shah's doctored video: DP summons Telangana CM

2024-04-30
Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a doctored video (deepfake) created and circulated using AI-based techniques, which has directly led to legal and social harms including misinformation and potential election interference. The AI system's use in generating the fake video is central to the incident. The harms are realized, not just potential, as arrests and FIRs have been made. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework.
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'Doctored Video' of Amit Shah: Delhi Police Summons Telengana CM

2024-04-29
Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, an AI system, to create a manipulated video that misrepresents a political leader's statements. The doctored video has been shared publicly, causing harm by potentially inciting violence and communal disharmony, which qualifies as harm to communities. Since the AI system's use has directly led to this harm, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework.
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Telangana Police Arrest 5 Congress IT Members in Amit Shah Doctored Video Case

2024-05-02
NewsX
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a deepfake video, which is a product of AI technology, being circulated and causing harm by misleading the public and implicating political figures. The involvement of AI in creating the manipulated video and the resulting legal and police actions indicate that harm has occurred due to the AI system's use. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI-generated content has directly led to harm (misinformation, reputational damage, and political disruption).
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Home Minister's doctored video: Telangana CM Reddy summoned by Delhi Police, say sources - Mangalorean.com

2024-04-29
Mangalorean.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a doctored video, which is a form of AI-generated or AI-manipulated content. The video has been used to spread false information that could incite violence and disrupt public order, which constitutes harm to communities. The involvement of AI in creating or manipulating the video is central to the incident, and the harm is realized as the video has been circulated and caused social and political repercussions. Hence, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI-manipulated content and the harm caused.
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Delhi Police lodges FIR over doctored video of Home Minister Amit Shah - Mangalorean.com

2024-04-29
Mangalorean.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a doctored video that misrepresents statements of a public official, which is spreading misleading information and causing social disharmony. The use of doctored videos on social media is commonly associated with AI-based deepfake technology, an AI system generating manipulated content. The harm is realized as it affects public tranquility and order, which is harm to communities. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system (deepfake video generation) causing harm.
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DNA TV Show: Amit Shah's doctored video exposes 'deepfakes', a new threat to diverse society

2024-04-29
newsR
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The presence of a doctored video suggests the involvement of AI systems capable of generating deepfakes. The use of such manipulated content in political discourse can harm communities by spreading misinformation and undermining democratic processes, which qualifies as harm to communities. Since the harm is occurring through the dissemination and impact of the AI-generated fake video, this constitutes an AI Incident.
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Doctored video of Amit Shah: Delhi cops call Telangana CM Reddy

2024-04-29
newsR
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Deepfake videos are generated using AI techniques and their dissemination can cause significant harm to communities by spreading misinformation and manipulating political discourse. The article describes a specific incident where a deepfake video of Amit Shah has led to police action against a political figure, indicating direct harm resulting from the AI-generated content. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the use of an AI system (deepfake generation).
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Home Minister's doctored video: Telangana CM Reddy summoned by Delhi Police, say sources - Weekly Voice

2024-04-29
Weekly Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that has been altered to misrepresent a political figure's statements, leading to potential harm to communities by inciting disharmony and affecting public order. The creation and dissemination of such doctored videos typically involve AI-based deepfake or video manipulation technologies. The harm is realized as the video is already circulating and causing social disruption, and law enforcement is involved due to the seriousness of the impact. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use (video manipulation) has directly led to harm to communities through misinformation and potential social unrest.
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Delhi Police lodges FIR over doctored video of Home Minister Amit Shah - Weekly Voice

2024-04-28
Weekly Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that misrepresents statements of a public official, spreading misleading information with the intention to create disharmony among communities. The video is circulated on social media platforms, which likely use AI systems for content generation or manipulation. The harm is realized as it affects public tranquility and order, fulfilling the criteria for harm to communities. The police have registered an FIR, indicating the harm is materialized and legally recognized. Hence, this is an AI Incident because the AI system's use in creating or spreading the doctored video has directly led to harm.
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Delhi Police await X's reply on Home Minister's doctored video - Weekly Voice

2024-04-30
Weekly Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video (likely AI-generated or AI-assisted deepfake) that has been circulated on social media, causing misinformation and political controversy. The AI system's role in generating or facilitating the spread of the fake video has directly led to harm to communities by spreading false information and causing social and political disruption. The police investigation and arrests confirm that harm has occurred. Hence, this is an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Delhi Police to serve notice to Telangana Congress over Home Minister's doctored video - Weekly Voice

2024-04-29
Weekly Voice
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of a doctored video, which is a form of manipulated media often generated or altered using AI technologies such as deepfakes. The circulation of this video has led to legal complaints and police investigation due to its potential to incite violence and disrupt public order, which constitutes harm to communities. The AI system's involvement in creating or enabling the doctored video is central to the incident, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm is realized, not just potential, as evidenced by the FIR and ongoing investigation.
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Fake video of Indian minister triggers political row

2024-04-29
India Gazette
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes a doctored video of a political figure that was circulated online, which is consistent with AI-generated deepfake technology. The harm caused includes misinformation that affects political discourse and potentially voter behavior, which constitutes harm to communities. The AI system's role in generating the fake video is pivotal to the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm stemming from the use of AI in creating and spreading misleading content during an election.
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BJP Urges EC to Take Action against Cong over Circulation of Amit Shah's Morphed Video

2024-04-29
ETV Bharat News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the circulation of a deep fake and morphed video, which is an AI system's output used maliciously to misinform and disrupt elections. This constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities by undermining democratic processes. The harm is realized as the video has been circulated and is under investigation, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Shah's doctored video: Man files complaint against Maharashtra Youth Cong social media handle

2024-04-29
NewsDrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake video, which is an AI system-generated manipulated content. The video was shared with malicious intent to defame and cause social disruption, which constitutes harm to communities and a violation of rights. Since the harm is realized and the AI system's use is central to the incident, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Telangana: Revanth Reddy seeks more time to respond to Delhi Police's notice on doctored video

2024-05-01
News9live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use and circulation of a deepfake video, which is an AI-generated manipulated content. The video has been uploaded and circulated, leading to a police investigation and arrests, indicating that harm has occurred or is ongoing. The AI system's use (deepfake generation) has directly led to potential harm in terms of misinformation and political manipulation, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm from the AI-generated manipulated video.
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Amit Shah's doctored video: Delhi Police summons 12 more people; 2 arrested in Gujarat

2024-04-30
NewsDrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes the use of a doctored video, likely created using AI-based deepfake technology, which has been circulated to mislead the public and affect election outcomes. This constitutes a violation of legal frameworks intended to protect the integrity of elections and can harm communities by spreading misinformation and fomenting discord. The arrests and police actions confirm that harm has materialized. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct involvement of an AI system (deepfake generation) leading to realized harm (misinformation, election interference).
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Amit Shah 'deep fake' video: Delhi Police summons Jharkhand Congress president, 2 others - Top updates

2024-05-01
News9live
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions a 'deep fake' video, which is a form of AI-generated manipulated content. The circulation of such a video can cause harm to communities by spreading misinformation and potentially inciting social or political unrest. The police action and investigation indicate that harm has occurred or is ongoing. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident because the AI system's use (deep fake generation) has directly led to harm related to misinformation and reputational damage.
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Gujarat: Cong MLA Mevani's close aide, AAP leader held for sharing fake video of Amit Shah

2024-04-30
NewsDrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves a deep fake video, which is a product of AI-based generative technology. The sharing of this video has directly led to social harm by promoting enmity between caste groups, fulfilling the criteria of harm to communities. The involvement of law enforcement and legal charges confirms that the harm is realized, not just potential. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the AI system's misuse causing direct harm.
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BJP urges EC to take action against Cong over circulation of Amit Shah's morphed video

2024-04-29
NewsDrum
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the circulation of a "deep fake and morphed" video, which is a product of AI-based generative techniques. The harm caused is the disruption of the election process and misinformation among the public, which falls under harm to communities. Since the AI-generated content has already been circulated and caused harm, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.
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Delhi Police Seeks Info from Social Media Platforms on Source of Doctored Video of Shah

2024-04-29
ETV Bharat News
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event describes a doctored video that was shared online, which is a form of AI-generated manipulated content. The video misrepresents statements of a public figure, causing misinformation and social harm, including potential communal disharmony and public order disruption. The involvement of AI is reasonably inferred as the video is doctored, implying use of AI-based video manipulation tools. The harm is realized as the police have registered an FIR citing sections related to promoting enmity and forgery, indicating actual harm has occurred. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to direct harm caused by AI-generated misinformation.