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AI Video of Indian Minister Shooting at Image of Muslims Sparks Outrage
The Australian
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- Date Published
- 9 Feb 2026
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- 2
- Australian
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- 9 Feb 2026, 03:00 pm
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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.
Summary
The article reports on a controversial AI-generated video depicting an Indian minister from the BJP shooting at a projected image of Muslim men. This incident highlights the potential misuse of AI technologies in exacerbating social and political tensions. Such misuse raises concerns about AI's role in perpetuating bias and inciting violence, though it does not directly address existential or catastrophic risks of AI. The global implications around governance and ethical use of AI are evident, particularly in terms of preventing harm and maintaining social harmony.