DEEPFAKES HOW THEY ARE MADE AND WAYS TO COMBAT THEM | - Times of India
2024-05-04
The Times of India
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AI-generated deepfake videos have targeted several Indian celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, Kajol, and public figures like PM Modi. These deepfakes, created using advanced AI and machine learning, have led to violations of personal rights, reputational harm, and widespread misinformation.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly details AI systems used to create deepfakes that have been employed in scams and impersonation, causing direct harm to victims through fraud and defamation. The involvement of AI in generating manipulated audio and video content that deceives people and leads to financial and reputational harm fits the definition of an AI Incident. The harms described include violations of rights and harm to individuals and communities, and the AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these harms. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.[AI generated]