Archive · 6 Jun 2025
AI's Dual Role: India's Battlefield and Ballot Box
AI is being used in India for two main things: making friends with other countries and also causing trouble during elections.
India is using AI to create art and connect with other countries.
At the same time, it is also used to create fake videos and posts that spread lies, which can trick people and influence their opinions.
The government is trying to stop this by asking for labels on AI content, but it’s hard to catch up with how quickly AI can create these fake things.
India is working on its own AI tools and wants to be a leader in using AI for good.
AI is used to generate diplomatic images and strengthen international ties.
Deepfakes and AI-generated content are used to spread misinformation during elections.
India is developing its own AI models and promoting ethical AI practices.
The Election Commission has issued advisories to label and remove deepfakes, but enforcement is a challenge.
India aims to be a leader in ethical AI adoption, using it for both domestic and international purposes.
- Who
- India, its government, and political figures.
- What
- The use of Artificial Intelligence for both diplomatic engagement and the spread of misinformation through deepfakes.
- When
- Recent times, particularly the 2024 elections and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- Where
- India and on the global stage.
- Why
- To enhance soft power, influence elections, and strengthen international relations.
Skeptics
Advocates
Regulation of AI Content
Skeptics
Suggests current efforts, like the Election Commission's advisories, may be insufficient due to a lack of robust enforcement and rapid content creation.
Advocates
Advocates for more comprehensive AI legislation to regulate its use.
- Examples of Deepfakes
- Deepfakes of politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Karunanidhi
- Election Commission Advisory Issued
- May 2024
- Timeframe for deepfake content removal (as per advisory)
- Three hours
- Adult literacy rate in India
- 76.32%
- Countries united via AI-generated images
- India and Israel
- AI Action Summit Date in Paris
- February 11, 2025