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MEA Exposes Fake Letter Attributed to S Jaishankar on Rafale Deal: Fact Check Reveals Disinformation Campaign
Dec 12, 2025 08:43 am CST
The Ministry of External Affairs has debunked a fabricated letter falsely attributed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the Rafale deal with France. This comprehensive fact check reveals how disinformation about leaked communications concerning India's Rs 63000 crore defence agreement for 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft was circulated on social media, highlighting the importance of vigilance against fake news in matters of national security.
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.
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.
Microsoft Report: Nation-States Increasingly Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks Against the US
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 am CST
Microsoft's latest digital threats report reveals a dramatic increase in AI-powered cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea targeting the US. With over 200 instances of AI-generated fake content identified in July alone, these nation-states are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance espionage operations, spread disinformation, and infiltrate sensitive systems while many US organizations continue to operate with outdated cybersecurity measures.
'Climate Change Greatest Con Job Ever': Trump Praises "Clean, Beautiful Coal"
Sep 24, 2025 10:07 am CST
President Donald Trump used his UN comeback address Tuesday to champion fossil fuels and deride green technologies on the eve of a climate summit called by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to galvanize countries into issuing updated emission-reduct