Newindianexpress AI Deepfake Video of Piyush Goyal Sparks Legal Action and Social Media Cleanup
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- •Piyush Goyal filed a police complaint regarding an AI-generated deepfake video.
- •The manipulated video falsely portrayed him making threatening remarks to protesting students.
- •Government sources confirmed the removal of multiple social media links related to the deepfake.
On July 25, 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal reported that an AI-generated deepfake video misrepresented his remarks, falsely depicting him making threats against students protesting the NEET examination. Following his complaint, an FIR was registered at Chanakyapuri Police Station. The manipulated video, which circulated widely on social media, was created using artificial intelligence and aimed to spread misinformation. Government sources confirmed that multiple links to the video were taken down. Goyal emphasized the need for the public to rely on verified information and warned against the misuse of AI technology. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding misinformation and the challenges posed by deepfake technology in political discourse.
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