Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election

Bengaluru, India (AFP) April 3, 2024

Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections. Political parties are harnessing powerful artificial intelligence tools to make deepfakes, reproducing famous faces and voices in ways that often appear authentic. Both the government and camp