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Original Claim

Muslim politician Asaduddin Owaisi was depicted in a deepfake singing devotional Hindu songs during the 2024 Indian general election

6 months ago

Context by Compass

The claim that Muslim politician Asaduddin Owaisi was depicted in a deepfake singing devotional Hindu songs during the 2024 Indian general election is accurate. According to multiple sources, including France24 and New Vision, AI-generated videos have been used extensively in the 2024 Indian general elections to create misleading content. These deepfakes, including one of Owaisi singing Hindu devotional songs, were part of a broader trend of using AI to manipulate political narratives and ridicule opponents. The use of such technology has raised significant concerns about its impact on the integrity of the electoral process and the potential for misinformation to influence voters. Experts have warned that these AI-generated videos can easily be mistaken for real, posing a serious threat to democracy.