Police Case Filed Against X Over AI Video of PM Modi and ECI Chief in Kerala

A police case has been registered in Kerala against an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the platform X also facing an FIR for its potential to mislead and cause riots.

26 Mar, 07:13 — 26 Mar, 09:42

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Why this matters

This incident highlights growing concerns over the misuse of AI technology, particularly deepfakes, to spread misinformation and potentially influence public perception, especially in a political context. The involvement of high-profile figures like the Prime Minister and the Chief Election Commissioner underscores the seriousness of such digital manipulation.

Key entitiesPM Modi Gyanesh Kumar Kerala Police X Election Commission of India (ECI)

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What sources agree on

A police case has been filed in Kerala regarding an AI-generated video.
The video features Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The video is considered to have the potential to mislead.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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A police case has been filed in Kerala.

agreed·indian-expressTimes of India

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The AI video depicts PM Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

agreed·indian-expressTimes of India

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The video has the potential to mislead.

agreed·Times of India

An FIR was registered against X for the AI video.

unverified·Times of India

There is a row over an EC letter with a BJP seal.

unverified·indian-express

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The controversy also involves an alleged letter from the Election Commission bearing a BJP seal.

Reportedindian-express

MissingTimes of India

An FIR was registered against X (formerly Twitter) in connection with the video.

ReportedTimes of India

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual158d ago

'Potential to mislead': FIR registered against X for AI video on PM Modi, ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual158d ago

Elon Musk's X under fire in Kerala, FIR over AI video against PM, ECI: ‘Intention of causing riots’

The controversial video allegedly featured a letter of the Election Commission that carried the seal of the BJP’s Kerala unit.

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indian-expressMostly Factual158d ago

Row over EC letter with BJP seal: AI video of PM, Chief Election Commissioner leads to police case in Kerala

By Shaju Philip

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First report: Times of India · 26 Mar, 07:13|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Times of India26 Mar, 07:13First to report

'Potential to mislead': FIR registered against X for AI video on PM Modi, ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar

indian-express26 Mar, 07:21

Row over EC letter with BJP seal: AI video of PM, Chief Election Commissioner leads to police case in Kerala

2h later

hindustan-times26 Mar, 09:42Latest update

Elon Musk's X under fire in Kerala, FIR over AI video against PM, ECI: ‘Intention of causing riots’

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FIR Registration2026-03-26T07:13:08.000Z

An FIR was registered against X (formerly Twitter) concerning the AI video.

Police Case Filed2026-03-26T07:21:38.000Z

A police case was filed in Kerala regarding the AI video of PM Modi and the ECI Chief, with additional context about an alleged EC letter with a BJP seal.

Police Case Filed Against X Over AI Video of PM Modi and ECI Chief in Kerala

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Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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'Potential to mislead': FIR registered against X for AI video on PM Modi, ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar

Elon Musk's X under fire in Kerala, FIR over AI video against PM, ECI: ‘Intention of causing riots’

Row over EC letter with BJP seal: AI video of PM, Chief Election Commissioner leads to police case in Kerala

Coverage Timeline

'Potential to mislead': FIR registered against X for AI video on PM Modi, ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar

Row over EC letter with BJP seal: AI video of PM, Chief Election Commissioner leads to police case in Kerala

Elon Musk's X under fire in Kerala, FIR over AI video against PM, ECI: ‘Intention of causing riots’

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