The article discusses the escalating challenge of AI-generated disinformation, particularly in India, as fact-checking organizations like Alt News confront this new wave of misinformation head-on. It highlights a dramatic increase in AI-generated content needing verification—in 2025, Alt News processed 39 cases, a 457% jump from the previous year. Political parties, including BJP and AAP, have exploited AI to create misleading videos and images for propaganda, fueling communal tensions and amplifying fake narratives.
It cites various instances, including BJP Assam’s anti-Muslim propaganda and AAP’s false claims about Prime Minister Modi’s residence, both of which used manipulated visuals to mislead the public. The misuse extends to media outlets, which have inadvertently circulated AI-altered content, emphasizing the technology’s deceptive power.
The article warns of the perils of evolving AI technologies, noting that detection tools struggle to keep pace with improvements in AI. It concludes that to combat such misinformation, individuals must embrace critical thinking and vigilance, urging society to question content and foster digital literacy as essential skills in the age of AI misinformation. Independent journalism’s role in this struggle against fake news is also underscored.
