Deepfakes in the World’s Largest Election: India’s Democratic Process Transformed

As India’s mammoth election unfolds, deepfake technology has emerged as a potential game-changer, with politicians clamoring for its services. Divyendra Singh Jadoun, known as the “Indian Deepfaker,” has encountered numerous requests for unethical uses of deepfakes, including the fabrication of incriminating audio and pornographic images of opponents. Despite his ethical stance against such practices, Jadoun anticipates that many consultants will succumb to these pressures, potentially distorting reality in an election involving over half a billion voters. This incident highlights the urgent need for regulations and ethical guidelines to prevent deepfake-induced chaos in elections, as individuals like Jadoun bear the burden of making responsible choices in the absence of proper oversight.

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