Which of the following best describes the term 'Deepfake' in the context of emerging technologies?

Synthetic media where a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness using AI.

A software tool used exclusively by government agencies to track illegal financial transactions.

A secure method of storing digital information using distributed ledger technology.

A type of cyber-attack that encrypts user data for ransom.

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26 July 2026

FIR against Piyush Goyal deepfake video

The incident serves as a contemporary case study on the challenges of deepfakes and digital misinformation for internal security and ethical governance, though it lacks the status of a specific policy or landmark legal ruling.

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Union Minister filed an FIR at Chanakyapuri police station regarding an AI-generated deepfake video.
The video allegedly manipulated remarks made to the media to spread misinformation.
Government sources confirmed the removal of multiple social media links containing the manipulated content.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) fact-check unit identified that the video was being circulated by foreign-based propaganda accounts.
The incident highlights the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mislead the public and create social discord.
Authorities have issued repeated warnings to the public to rely exclusively on verified sources of information to counter digital misinformation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 10 in Regulation of AI-generated political content and deepfakes, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

The rise of AI-generated deepfakes poses a significant challenge to the integrity of information in the digital age. Discuss the regulatory and ethical challenges in curbing the spread of malicious synthetic media in India. 150 words

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How does the proliferation of AI-driven misinformation impact national security and social cohesion? Evaluate the role of institutional fact-checking mechanisms and existing legal frameworks in mitigating the risks posed by digital propaganda. 250 words

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Which of the following best describes the term 'Deepfake' in the context of emerging technologies?

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FIR registered on Goyal’s complaint over deepfake video

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