Viral deepfake misrepresents NDTV journalist on Indian Army resignations.
A viral video falsely claims to show NDTV journalist Aditya Raj Kaul reporting that 15 Indian Army officers resigned due to alleged extra-judicial operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Investigations confirmed that the video is a deepfake, with AI-generated audio manipulated to misrepresent Kaul’s statements. Notably, the original video features a discussion on terrorism and security concerns, with no mention of resignations. Kaul himself has labeled the video as a product of a “Pakistani Fake News Factory,” emphasizing the importance of verifying information to counteract disinformation tactics aimed at undermining the credibility of Indian forces. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in the information domain, particularly the use of technology to spread false narratives.
