PM Modi Addresses Smart India Hackathon, Again Flags Issue Of Deepfakes On Social Media

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again highlighted the issue of deepfakes on social media and said AI-generated videos and pictures look real. He cautioned people to be very careful with the new technology. Interacting with students during the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon, PM Modi highlighted the need for being alert while using new technologies. The comments came against the backdrop of deepfake videos of several Bollywood actors, including Rashmika Mandanna and Kajol on social media, raising concerns over the potential misuse of AI.