In an unexpected turn of events, a fake video of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praising a supposed diabetes treatment has gone viral on social media. The 41-second film, generated with artificial intelligence (AI), erroneously claims that diabetes has been eradicated in India and encourages viewers to say goodbye to the disease.
The doctored video, posted on February 26 by the Facebook account 'Grace Garsia,' received tremendous attention, with 225,000 views and 120 shares. The accompanying thumbnails plainly said, "Bharat me Madhumeh par vijay prapt ki gai hai." Diabetes was overcome in India. Say goodbye to diabetes."
Inspector Mohammed Muslim Khan, stationed at the DGP office's cyber police station in Hazratganj, took immediate action by filing a FIR against 'Grace Garsia' under IPC sections 419 (cheating by impersonation), 420 (cheating), 511 (attempted offense), and section 66 of the IT Act, 2008.
The complainant detailed how the modified video was hosted on the Facebook profile, with AI techniques used to change Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's audio and voice narration. The fake video deceptively advertised the purchase of the supposed diabetes treatment via a website, saying it was created by Indian scientists.
Additionally, the Chief Minister could be heard in the film stating that Indian scientists created the medication and that anyone purchasing it through the website will be honored by God, the inspector said, offering a link to the incriminating video and the Facebook page.
The judicial case emphasizes the gravity of employing AI to modify material and the dangers of propagating misinformation on social media platforms. The FIR focuses on charges of cheating, impersonation, and attempted offenses, emphasizing the urgent necessity to combat such technological threats.
This occurrence occurs at a time when deepfake technology continues to pose worldwide issues, increasing concerns about the ease with which false narratives can be constructed and spread. The impact of such instances on prominent personalities, as well as the possibility for defamation, highlight the significance of strict procedures to prevent the misuse of AI in generating deceptive content.
As technology progresses, authorities must be watchful and proactive in dealing with growing dangers, guaranteeing the integrity of data, and protecting individuals from unwanted manipulations. The deepfake video crisis involving Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath serves as a sharp reminder of the changing world of digital deception and the necessity for strong cybersecurity measures to prevent such tragedies.
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