AI Would Play Role in Fake News Boost and Voting in Lok Sabha Elections

The AI craze is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in India.

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Content created using technologies such as deep fakes has already begun to amplify the spread of disinformation.

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However, it also raises the prospect of more transparency during vote counting through real-time observation, making AI a two-edged sword during elections.

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The technology has the potential to alter how elections are conducted in the nation, with some analysts predicting that India could soon enter the era of e-elections.

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Ganesh Varma, Principal Associate, Saraf and Partners, highlighted the legal challenge of combating AI-generated disinformation.

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AI Would Play Role in Fake News Boost and Voting in Lok Sabha Elections

The AI craze is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in India.

Content created using technologies such as deep fakes has already begun to amplify the spread of disinformation.

However, it also raises the prospect of more transparency during vote counting through real-time observation, making AI a two-edged sword during elections.

The technology has the potential to alter how elections are conducted in the nation, with some analysts predicting that India could soon enter the era of e-elections.

Ganesh Varma, Principal Associate, Saraf and Partners, highlighted the legal challenge of combating AI-generated disinformation.

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