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AI Video of Indian Minister Shooting at Image of Muslims Sparks Outrage

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A video by India’s ruling BJP depicting Assam's chief minister firing a shot at an image of Muslim men has sparked outrage.

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An AI-generated video of Assam's Chief Minister, shared by India's ruling party BJP, depicts him shooting at an image of Muslim men, causing significant public outrage. This incident highlights the increasing risk of deepfake technology being used to incite social tension and potentially incite violence. It underscores the critical need for stringent AI governance and policy frameworks to mitigate the dangers posed by manipulated media. While primarily focused on political unrest, the implications of using AI in such contexts globally necessitate urgent discourse on bridging technological advancements and ethical oversight.