BJP, SP lock horns in 'AI video war' in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh
2026-09-19
Hindustan Times
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Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) have deployed AI-generated deepfake videos and manipulated media to defame opponents. This use of generative AI has escalated misinformation, harming political discourse and public trust in India.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI-generated videos by both BJP and SP to defame political opponents, which is a direct use of AI systems causing harm to individuals and communities through misinformation and reputational damage. The harm is realized as the videos are widely circulated and have prompted official responses and warnings. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to harm to communities and violations of rights related to information and reputation. There is no indication that this is merely a potential risk or a response to an external harm, so it is not an AI Hazard or Beneficial Use. It is also not Complementary Information since the main focus is on the harmful AI-generated content itself.[AI generated]