digital manipulation
Understanding the 19-Minute Viral Video Controversy: Legal Implications and Social Media Impact
Dec 02, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A controversial "19-minute viral video" has swept across Indian social media, allegedly showing explicit footage of an unidentified couple. The video has sparked widespread speculation, with claims of AI manipulation and unauthorized filming. Multiple women have been wrongly accused of involvement, while authorities warn that sharing such content violates the IT Act and could result in serious legal consequences, including imprisonment and substantial fines.
Fact-Checkers Expose Three AI-Manipulated NDTV Reports Spread by Pakistani Accounts
Nov 25, 2025 11:28 am CST
Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked three digitally manipulated NDTV news reports circulating online. These AI-altered videos include a falsified interview with former Army chief General VP Malik, fabricated claims about Bihar politicians funding a Pakistani political party, and a doctored report on the Tejas crash at the Dubai air show. BOOM Live and D-Intent Data identified clear signs of artificial intelligence manipulation, noting unnatural facial expressions and speech patterns in the videos spread by Pakistan-based social media accounts.
Canadian Court Rules Sharing Fake Nude Images Not Criminal: Legal Gap Exposed in Digital Privacy Laws
Nov 11, 2025 10:15 am CST
A Canadian judge has acquitted a man who shared digitally altered nude images of his wife, ruling that while "morally reprehensible," such actions don't constitute a crime under current law. The case highlights significant gaps in legislation addressing digitally manipulated intimate images and has sparked calls for updated laws to protect victims from AI-generated deepfakes and other forms of digital harassment.
The Rise of AI Propaganda: How President Trump Weaponizes Deepfakes in Political Communication
Nov 06, 2025 05:03 pm CST
President Trump has pioneered a new era of political communication by systematically deploying AI-generated deepfakes on social media. From portraying himself as Superman and royalty to depicting political opponents in demeaning scenarios, Trump's administration has become the first to use artificial intelligence as a core propaganda strategy, raising concerns about misinformation and the blurring of reality in American politics.
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Shows President Murmu Accusing PM Modi Over Rafale Jets
Oct 29, 2025 03:32 pm CST
A deepfake video of President Droupadi Murmu circulating on social media falsely claims she was blackmailed by PM Modi regarding Rafale fighter jets. PIB Fact Check has confirmed this is an AI-generated fake created by Pakistani propaganda accounts, urging citizens to verify information through official channels and be vigilant against digital manipulation tactics.
Teen Dies By Suicide After Being Blackmailed With AI-Generated Obscene Images Of Sisters
Oct 27, 2025 03:38 pm CST
A 19-year-old college student in Faridabad, Haryana took his own life after being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene images of his sisters. The blackmailer demanded Rs 20,000, threatening to release the manipulated content online, highlighting the dangerous misuse of artificial intelligence technology in cybercrime and extortion.
Maharashtra Man Arrested for Rs 1.10 Crore Social Media Scam Targeting Delhi Family
Oct 25, 2025 12:33 am CST
A sophisticated cyber fraud case has been uncovered in Delhi where a man from Maharashtra was arrested for defrauding a family of Rs 1.10 crore through elaborate fake job offers and investment schemes on social media. The perpetrator created multiple fictitious companies, forged documents, and even installed surveillance at the victim's home to gain trust while operating an extensive digital fraud network targeting educated individuals.
Student Arrested for Using AI to Create Pornographic Images of Female Classmates at IIIT Raipur
Oct 10, 2025 12:38 am CST
A 20-year-old B.Tech student from IIIT Naya Raipur was arrested for using artificial intelligence tools to digitally manipulate photographs of 36 female classmates into pornographic content. Authorities seized electronic devices containing over 1,000 images and videos, while the institute has formed a women's inquiry committee to oversee the case and prevent data breaches.