AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season
Concerns have been raised by cybersecurity experts as political parties gear up for the upcoming general elections in India.
The experts are worried about the potential misuse of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and deepfake to influence voters. The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.
As political parties go all out to woo voters ahead of the general elections, cybersecurity experts have raised concern over the possible misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, among others, to influence the electorate. Lok Sabha polls in India will take place in seven phases between April 19 and June 1.
The Election Commission of India has already issued standard operating procedures for identification and quick response to fake news and misinformation.
“Deepfake videos and voice cloning are two tools that could be massively used during the election campaign,” a senior officer of the Delhi Police’s cyber crimes unit said.
He believes that a major challenge before the police is timely detection of such content and taking prompt action.
There is no technology available that can automatically detect and differentiate between original and fake video content created using artificial intelligence (AI).
“By the time it gets noticed, the damage is already done because it gets spread on social media,” the officer said.
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