Sci-Tech· 1 min read
Deepfake Videos Used for Financial Fraud
Why in news?
A Rajasthan youth was arrested for allegedly using deepfake videos of a Chief Minister to collect money from people.
Key points
- The accused created Facebook accounts using AI-generated deepfake videos.
- These videos falsely promised help to people upon payment of registration fees.
- The funds were collected via a UPI number.
- The accused has approached the Madras High Court seeking bail.
Background & context
Deepfakes are synthetic media where a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness. Their use for malicious purposes, including financial fraud and defamation, is a growing concern.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The incident involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create fraudulent content for financial gain.
✎ Mains relevance
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