Deepfake video falsely attributed to Army Chief Gen Dwivedi surfaces
2026-01-21
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Multiple AI-generated deepfake videos falsely depicting Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi making controversial statements about military technology and Operation Sindoor have circulated on social media. These manipulated clips, spread by propaganda accounts, have been debunked by Indian authorities, highlighting the harm caused by AI-driven misinformation.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves an AI system generating a deepfake video, which is a form of AI-generated content manipulation. The deepfake falsely attributes statements to a high-ranking military official, spreading misinformation that can harm public trust and national security. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities through misinformation and potential undermining of national security. The article confirms the video is AI-generated and warns about its malicious intent, confirming realized harm rather than just potential risk.[AI generated]