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CPI(M) releases AI-generated deepfake video of late Kerala CM Nayanar

The CPI(M) party released an AI-generated video of late Kerala Chief Minister E.K. Nayanar days after the party's leadership had criticized AI technology. The incident highlights a contradiction between the party's public stance on AI and its use of the technology.

18 February 2025 Β· CPI(M) Β· Misinformation and synthetic media
18 February 2025
AII-1002-68237
Quick facts
Organization
CPI(M) (subject)
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Country
India
Date
18 February 2025
Drafted by
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What happened

The CPI(M) party released an artificial intelligence-generated video depicting late Kerala Chief Minister E.K. Nayanar.

The release came days after the party's leadership had publicly criticized artificial intelligence technology.

Classification

Organization
CPI(M) (subject)
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
India
Harm status
Potential harm
Intent
Unknown
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Reputational
Failure modes
Deepfake video
Consequences
None recorded
AI systems
AI video generation system

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