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Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) have deployed AI-generated deepfake videos and manipulated media to defame opponents. This use of generative AI has escalated misinformation, harming political discourse and public trust in India. [AI generated]

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AI-Generated Deepfake Warfare Intensifies Ahead of UP Elections As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections approach in 2027, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are engaged in a fierce battle utilizing AI-generated deepfake videos and manipulated media. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP for misusing AI for political mudslinging, stating that AI should serve constructive purposes. The conflict escalated when BJP-affiliated accounts shared a deepfake video suggesting SP workers were anxious about their electoral prospects, while SP retaliated with a video targeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Both parties are leveraging social media for distribution, disavowing official ownership of the content. Yadav linked the BJP's digital attacks to its failure to address key governance issues, accusing them of distracting the public from pressing concerns like inflation and unemployment. Additionally, the SP is adopting the color blue to appeal to Dalit voters, marking a shift in political symbolism. The situation reflects a growing trend of misinformation in political discourse, raising concerns about public trust. 3 sources 53

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