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44 incidents closest to “Khanmigo for Districts” · matched on meaning · public reporting
AI-generated deepfake video of Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay impersonated him asking people to contact a WhatsApp number for financial assistance, misleading the public.
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The AI-generated videos falsely depicted the CM offering financial benefits, misleading the public.
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A Delhi Metro train on the Magenta Line crashed into a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot during manual shunting. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation stated that the incident was due to human error, as staff failed to check the braking system after maintenance, and not because the trains are driverless. A high-level inquiry is ongoing, and the Delhi transport minister sought a report.
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The Congress party alleged that the Khandwa district administration in Madhya Pradesh used AI-generated images to falsely claim water conservation works and secure a ₹2-crore national award. District officials denied the charge, stating that the award was based on verified works and that 21 AI images were uploaded on a separate portal, possibly with malicious intent. The administration is taking action against those responsible for uploading the images.
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A suspected AI-generated deepfake video targeting former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was circulated on Instagram, prompting Congress workers to protest and police to register an FIR. The video, described as defamatory and fake, also involved Baghel's former deputy secretary, leading the state women's commission to demand strict action. Police are tracing the creators and have asked Instagram to remove the content and provide account details. The incident has raised concerns about the weaponisation of AI deepfakes in politics.
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AI-generated videos and images falsely portrayed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thalapathi as offering financial benefits, misleading the public
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A teacher at Ula Kalsara Qadria High Madrasa in Barasat, West Bengal, created an AI-generated video showing three tigers on the campus. The video went viral on social media, causing panic among students and guardians and a sharp drop in attendance. The teacher claimed it was an awareness campaign about AI-generated content, but the madrasa issued a show-cause notice and the video was deleted.
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এআই নজরদারিতে ঢাকা-চট্টগ্রাম মহাসড়কে দৃশ্যমান বদল - Passenger Voice
AI-powered cameras and an automatic fine system were launched on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway on August 18 to detect traffic violations. The system covers about 250 kilometers with 1,427 cameras planned at 490 points. In the first 24 hours, 449 cases were filed and fines totaling 1,551,000 taka were issued, mostly for speeding.
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A court in São Paulo ordered the suspension of a facial recognition system in the city's metro stations following a lawsuit by civil society groups. The system, SecurOS by ISS and operated by ViaQuatro, was capturing biometric data of millions of daily users without adequate transparency or risk assessment. The court also barred the metro operator, METRO, from installing new biometric equipment and imposed daily fines for non-compliance. METRO stated it would appeal the ruling and prove compliance with data protection regulations.
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Amnesty International reports that Hyderabad in Telangana, India, is becoming a total surveillance city with extensive facial recognition technology. The police have been using tablets to stop, search and photograph civilians without charge, and a new Command and Control Centre will connect CCTV cameras for real-time facial recognition. The technology threatens human rights including privacy and freedom of expression, and there is no legislation to protect citizens. Amnesty International is calling for a ban on facial recognition for mass surveillance.
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Derek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member, wrote to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs alleging that the 'Tek Fog' app is used by people associated with the BJP's IT cell to manipulate social media trends, send spyware messages, and spread fake news. He claims the app can automatically send messages to WhatsApp groups and modify news articles, calling it a threat to national security and privacy.
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Senior Congress leader N. Subrahmanian was booked by Kozhikode City police for allegedly sharing an AI-generated photograph on Facebook. The image depicted Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alongside a suspect in the Sabarimala gold theft, with a caption insinuating a connection. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Kerala Police Act, stating the content was intended to provoke conflict and promote enmity.
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The AI system generated hallucinated content that was submitted in a court filing, potentially misleading the court.
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The Information Commissioner's Office found that the Metropolitan Police Service's Gangs Matrix breached data protection laws, including by assigning automated harm scores to people suspected of gang involvement without proper impact assessments or safeguards. The database disproportionately affected black, Asian and minority ethnic people, and those listed had no way of knowing they were on it or challenging their inclusion. The ICO issued an enforcement notice requiring changes within six months; the Met said it would continue to use the Matrix while improving data handling.
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Hundreds of sanitation workers and garbage collectors in Chandigarh protested outside the Municipal Corporation building against an order requiring them to wear GPS-enabled wrist watches. The workers allege that the watches cause health problems including swelling, dizziness and vomiting, and infringe their privacy. The Municipal Corporation says the watches track attendance and prevent misuse of the manual attendance system; the union has said it will continue striking until the order is revoked.
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Newham Council was fined £145,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office after a leaked unredacted gangs matrix, containing details of 203 suspected gang members, ended up in the hands of rival gang members via Snapchat. The leak occurred in January 2017 when a council employee emailed both redacted and unredacted versions to 44 recipients. The ICO found the breach was unnecessary and that the council failed to report it promptly. The council apologised and accepted the breach was not deliberate.
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The AI generated fabricated case law that was included in a court filing, misleading the court and resulting in sanctions against the litigant.
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The Buenos Aires city government recused Judge Roberto Gallardo after he suspended the Sistema de Reconocimiento Facial de Prófugos, a facial recognition system used to identify and detain individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. The government claims the judge's ruling was politically motivated and that the system has helped capture over 1,600 fugitives. The government is challenging the suspension in court.
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A network of 171 bot accounts on X is using ChatGPT to generate posts supporting Ghana's incumbent president, Mahamudu Bawumia, and his New Patriotic Party ahead of the December 7, 2024 election. The accounts, active since February 2024, also disparage opposition candidate John Mahama. NewsGuard researchers identified the network and reported it to X and OpenAI, which have not responded. Two accounts were suspended and two restricted.
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The AI generated nonexistent case citations that were filed in court, misleading the court and opposing counsel.
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The AI generated fake legal citations that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and opposing counsel.
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The AI generated fake legal citations that were submitted to a federal court, potentially misleading the judge and opposing counsel.
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The AI generated fictitious legal citations and quotes that were included in a court filing, misleading the court and opposing counsel.
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AI generated fabricated legal citations in a court filing by Shahryar Mazaheri.
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