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Did Elon Musk and Nikhil Kamath's Viral Podcast Teaser Use AI Technology? Grok Analysis Reveals the Truth
Nov 29, 2025 01:21 pm CST
A black and white teaser video allegedly showing Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath and Elon Musk in a podcast interview setting has gone viral, sparking debate about its authenticity. Grok, Musk's AI chatbot, analyzed the footage and determined it appears to be AI-generated, citing unnatural face morphing typical of deepfake content. The teaser, shared with the caption "Caption this," generated significant social media buzz as viewers questioned whether this was a genuine promotion for Kamath's popular "WTF Is" podcast series, which has previously featured prominent guests like Bill Gates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
Pakistani Propaganda Accounts Spread Deepfake of Former Indian Army Chief's NDTV Interview
Nov 20, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Pakistani propaganda accounts have circulated a deepfake version of an NDTV interview with former Indian Army Chief General VP Malik, falsely attributing communal statements to him. Fact-checkers at D-Intent Data have debunked these manipulated videos, which fabricate claims about removing "non-caste Hindus" from the Army. This disinformation campaign comes as intelligence reports indicate Pakistan-based terror groups are planning new attacks on Jammu and Kashmir, six months after India's Operation Sindoor.
India Mandates AI Content Labelling: New IT Rules to Combat Deepfakes and Protect Digital Users
Oct 22, 2025 09:42 pm CST
India's IT Ministry has proposed new regulations requiring clear labelling of AI-generated content to protect users from deepfakes. The draft amendments to IT Rules 2021 would mandate social media platforms to implement verification systems for synthetic content, with visual or audio markers covering at least 10% of the content. These measures aim to combat misinformation, electoral manipulation, and impersonation while maintaining innovation in AI technologies.
Manoj Bajpayee Denounces Fake Political Video: Actor Clarifies No Association with RJD Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has publicly denied any political affiliation after a manipulated video falsely portrayed him endorsing the Rashtriya Janata Dal party. The National Award-winning actor revealed the content was a deceptively edited advertisement he had created for Prime Video, highlighting growing concerns about deepfakes and unauthorized use of celebrity images in Indian politics. This case joins similar incidents involving other Bollywood personalities seeking legal protection for their publicity rights.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Warns of AI Deepfakes While Promoting India's FinTech Security Innovations
Oct 08, 2025 02:47 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Global FinTech Fest 2025, revealing she has been targeted by AI-generated deepfakes while highlighting India's technological advances in financial security. She discussed SEBI's new verification tools combating digital fraud and emphasized India's growing role in global AI development with initiatives like the $1.3 billion IndiaAI Mission, positioning the country as an emerging global hub for AI innovation.
Celebrity Deepfakes Fuel Multi-Million Dollar Instagram Scam Operation in Brazil
Oct 04, 2025 01:01 pm CST
Brazilian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated scam operation using AI-generated deepfakes of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and other celebrities on Instagram, resulting in $3.9 million in fraudulent gains. The cybercrime operation marks one of Brazil's first major crackdowns on AI-powered celebrity impersonation scams, highlighting the growing threat of deepfake technology in digital fraud schemes.
Deepfake Political Scams on Meta: $49 Million Spent on Fake Government Benefit Ads Targeting Seniors
Oct 02, 2025 01:03 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals scammers have spent $49 million on Meta platforms creating deepfake videos of politicians like Donald Trump to promote fraudulent government benefits. These sophisticated scams primarily target seniors with fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments, exploiting artificial intelligence advances and Meta's content moderation gaps despite the platform's special authorization process for political advertisers.
DMK's Annadurai 'Endorses' Vijay In AI Video, DMK Says 'Cheap Tactic'
Sep 16, 2025 03:13 pm CST
Campaigning for next year's Tamil Nadu election took a theatrical twist this week after actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam released an AI-generated video of former Chief Minister CN Annadurai, the founder of the now-ruling DMK.