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Tamil Nadu's Cyber Crime Cell registered a case after detecting AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph. Circulated on Facebook and other platforms, the videos falsely offered financial aid and directed viewers to a WhatsApp number, aiming to defraud the public. Authorities are investigating and have warned citizens.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system generating deepfake videos, which are being used maliciously to impersonate a public official and defraud people. This constitutes a violation of rights and harm to communities through deception and financial fraud. The AI system's use directly leads to harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The investigation and police warnings confirm that the harm is materialized and ongoing, not merely potential.[AI generated]