The government has refuted false claims circulating on social media regarding an AI-generated deepfake video of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff. Pakistani propaganda accounts are sharing this video to deceive the public. The PIB Fact Check clarified that certain accounts were spreading fabricated allegations involving Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Vice Chief of Navy Sanjay Vatsayan, and Naval Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
In response to these claims, the PIB categorically dismissed them as fake and part of a disinformation campaign against India. The agency emphasized that the allegations are baseless and advised the public to trust only official government sources for accurate information. Additionally, the PIB issued a warning about a digitally altered video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi that is being circulated online with false statements attributed to him.
The fact-checking unit revealed that the video falsely portrays General Dwivedi as making statements about India’s actions concerning an Iranian ship and Israel. PIB Fact Check confirmed that the video is an AI-generated deepfake and stressed that the Army Chief did not make such remarks. Citizens were urged to be cautious of deceptive content like this and to report suspicious posts through official channels promptly.
Authorities have cautioned about the rising use of deepfake videos and AI-manipulated content for spreading propaganda and causing confusion, particularly in sensitive geopolitical scenarios. It is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and report any misleading information they encounter.
