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The Deceptive AI Tracker

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Computer vision technology to identify AI-generated and manipulated images

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Video Of US Senator Blumenthal Calling India A Failed State Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of US Senator Blumenthal Calling India A Failed State Is A Deepfake

BOOM found several visual inconsistencies in the viral video that indicate it was made using AI

- By Amrutha Jaisanker   |   22 Oct 2026 1:01 PM IST

How Pro-Pak X Handles Used AI-Driven Deepfakes To Exploit CJP Protests
Deepfake

How Pro-Pak X Handles Used AI-Driven Deepfakes To Exploit CJP Protests

BOOM found that this network circulated at least 20 AI-generated deepfakes linked to the CJP protests.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   28 July 2026 8:55 PM IST

AI Video Falsely Depicts Kaur-Sana Fight During T20 World Cup
Deepfake

AI Video Falsely Depicts Kaur-Sana Fight During T20 World Cup

BOOM checked the match broadcast and found no such altercation between both the captains.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   15 Jun 2026 1:43 PM IST

Deepfake

Israel-Iran-US Conflict: How AI is Redefining Information Warfare

BOOM's webinar on Fact-Checking Day discussed how deepfake normalisation leads people to dismiss real events as fake.

- By Divya Chandra   |   8 April 2026 3:34 PM IST

The Reel Election: How AI Networks Are Influencing Assam’s Vote
Deepfake

The Reel Election: How AI Networks Are Influencing Assam’s Vote

As Assam heads into polling, DAHRD report finds a coordinated AI disinformation network shaping voter perception—from deepfakes targeting Gaurav Gogoi to reels labelling Bengali-origin Muslims as “infiltrators”.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   8 April 2026 3:17 PM IST

Why Deepfake Porn Harms Victims Even Though Its Not Really Them
Deepfake

Why Deepfake Porn Harms Victims Even Though It's Not Really Them

Victims say deepfakes feel like "real images" that let others "see them naked". The technology can't reveal actual bodies, but the psychological harm is undeniable.

- By The Conversation   |   13 Feb 2026 2:25 PM IST

Viral Photos Of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani With Jeffrey Epstein Are AI-Generated
Deepfake

Viral Photos Of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani With Jeffrey Epstein Are AI-Generated

Photos claiming to show a young Zohran Mamdani with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated deepfakes

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   5 Feb 2026 2:31 PM IST

Al Jazeera Report Claiming Indian Role In Usman Hadis Death Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Al Jazeera Report Claiming Indian Role In Usman Hadi's Death Is A Deepfake

The video has been digitally manipulated, with an AI-generated voice clone being overlaid onto real news footage.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 Dec 2025 2:10 PM IST

Video Of Australian Police Claiming 4 Indian Muslims Arrested For Bondi Attack Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Australian Police Claiming 4 Indian Muslims Arrested For Bondi Attack Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that a video of the Bondi attack police briefing is a deepfake, with AI detection tools flagging synthetic manipulation.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   22 Dec 2025 5:04 PM IST

AI Video Peddled As Indira Gandhi Silent On Question About Emergency
Deepfake

AI Video Peddled As Indira Gandhi Silent On Question About Emergency

BOOM tested the video using multiple AI detector tools and was able to confirm that it was created with the help of artificial intelligence.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   11 Dec 2025 5:59 PM IST

Indian Media Misreport Deepfake Of Imran Khans Sister On Munir; India War
Deepfake

Indian Media Misreport Deepfake Of Imran Khan's Sister On Munir; India War

BOOM found that the video has been culled from a Sky News interview and manipulated by adding an AI voice track to make the false claim.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   5 Dec 2025 3:17 PM IST

How AI-Driven Deepfakes Are Fueling Disinformation Against India On X
Deepfake

How AI-Driven Deepfakes Are Fueling Disinformation Against India On X

Elon Musk's X is littered with deepfakes targeting India's military and national leadership - and it's a part of a co-ordinated influence operation.

- By Karen Rebelo   &  Anmol Alphonso |  1 Dec 2025 1:44 PM IST

Deepfake Videos Falsely Claim Sonam Wangchuk Has Died In Police Custody
Deepfake

Deepfake Videos Falsely Claim Sonam Wangchuk Has Died In Police Custody

Four AI-generated clips falsely claim that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has died while detained under the National Security Act.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   28 Nov 2025 2:20 PM IST

No, COAS Upendra Dwivedi Did Not Propose “Giving Arunachal to China”
Deepfake

No, COAS Upendra Dwivedi Did Not Propose “Giving Arunachal to China”

BOOM found that the video contains an overlaid AI voice track to make the false claim.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   27 Nov 2025 4:06 PM IST

AI Clip Falsely Claims NDTV Reported Crashed Tejas Jet Lacked Clearance
Deepfake

AI Clip Falsely Claims NDTV Reported Crashed Tejas Jet Lacked Clearance

BOOM found the viral video of NDTV anchor is AI-manipulated, misrepresenting the Tejas crash report.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   25 Nov 2025 2:05 PM IST

AI Clips Claim Indian Anchors Reported Bihar NDA Leaders Backed Pakistan’s PTI
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AI Clips Claim Indian Anchors Reported Bihar NDA Leaders Backed Pakistan’s PTI

BOOM found that viral videos of journalists linking Bihar leaders to Pakistan's PTI are digitally altered and misleading.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   24 Nov 2025 5:57 PM IST

Video Of Aishwarya Rai Asking Modi About Military Losses in Op Sindoor Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Aishwarya Rai Asking Modi About Military Losses in Op Sindoor Is A Deepfake

In the original clip Aishwarya Rai, while speaking at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, does not make any such comments

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   21 Nov 2025 6:15 PM IST

Video Of CDS Chauhan Calling For Removal Of Non-Hindus From Army Is Fake
Deepfake

Video Of CDS Chauhan Calling For Removal Of Non-Hindus From Army Is Fake

BOOM found the video has been altered using AI and that CDS Chauhan made no such remarks.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   18 Nov 2025 5:30 PM IST

Video Of Nitish Kumar Claiming Modi Planned Pahalgam, Delhi Blast Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Nitish Kumar Claiming Modi Planned Pahalgam, Delhi Blast Is A Deepfake

BOOM discovered that the viral video misrepresents Nitish Kumar's statements through AI manipulation.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   17 Nov 2025 3:31 PM IST

AI Video Of Man Claiming To Film Delhi Blast Viral As Real
Deepfake

AI Video Of Man Claiming To Film Delhi Blast Viral As Real

Viral video of man claiming to film the aftermath of the Delhi blast is artificially created.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   11 Nov 2025 6:14 PM IST

Explained: MeitY’s Draft AI Rules Seek Transparency But Could Stifle Free Speech
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Explained: MeitY’s Draft AI Rules Seek Transparency But Could Stifle Free Speech

MeitY’s bid to regulate AI content on the internet may end up curbing legitimate online expression.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   28 Oct 2025 1:07 PM IST

Video Of Lt. Gen Ghai Claiming Saffronisation Of Indian Army Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Lt. Gen Ghai Claiming Saffronisation Of Indian Army Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai made no such public remarks. The video was altered using generative artificial intelligence.

- By Srijit Das   |   24 Oct 2025 4:18 PM IST

Video Claiming To Show Nehru Warning India About Communal Politics Is AI-Generated
Deepfake

Video Claiming To Show Nehru Warning India About Communal Politics Is AI-Generated

BOOM found that the viral video of India's first Prime Minister warning about communal politics after 75 years is AI-generated.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   13 Oct 2025 2:38 PM IST

AI Video Peddled As Late Singer Zubeen Garg Receiving CPR On A Boat
Deepfake

AI Video Peddled As Late Singer Zubeen Garg Receiving CPR On A Boat

BOOM analysed the video on different AI detection tools and concluded that it was made with artificial intelligence.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   25 Sept 2025 5:57 PM IST

Google’s Nano Banana Editor Makes Political Disinformation Effortless
Deepfake

Google’s Nano Banana Editor Makes Political Disinformation Effortless

From AI sarees to staged selfies with Soros, Nano Banana shows how fun edits can slip into India’s disinformation machine.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   19 Sept 2025 2:37 PM IST

No, CDS General Anil Chauhan Did Not Say Pakistan’s Army Is Superior
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No, CDS General Anil Chauhan Did Not Say Pakistan’s Army Is Superior

BOOM found that the video contains an overlaid voice track to make the false claim.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   28 Aug 2025 7:26 PM IST

Viral Audio Of Piers Morgan Praising India’s Strength Is AI-Generated
Deepfake

Viral Audio Of Piers Morgan Praising India’s Strength Is AI-Generated

The six-minute-long clip falsely attributes pro-India remarks to the British media personality.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 Aug 2025 1:54 PM IST

When What You See Isn’t Real: Beware of Deepfake Scams
Deepfake

When What You See Isn’t Real: Beware of Deepfake Scams

Deepfake 'vishing' creates a false sense of familiarity and trust by mimicking a family member or friend.

- By Titha Ghosh   |   22 Aug 2025 9:58 AM IST

Video of Army Chief Admitting Death Of 250 Soldiers During Operation Sindoor Is a Deepfake
Deepfake

Video of Army Chief Admitting Death Of 250 Soldiers During Operation Sindoor Is a Deepfake

Army Chief’s Kargil Vijay Diwas speech digitally altered to include fake admission of 250 soldier deaths.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   30 July 2025 3:10 PM IST

Video Of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Admitting 7 Jet Losses To Pakistan Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Admitting 7 Jet Losses To Pakistan Is A Deepfake

The video has been digitally manipulated, with an AI-generated segment being inserted into a recent speech by Chauhan at an event in New Delhi.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   29 July 2025 2:52 PM IST

Video Of DY Chief Of Army Staff Claiming India Lost S-400s Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of DY Chief Of Army Staff Claiming India Lost S-400s Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the AI-generated audio falsely claims Indian military equipment loss during Operation Sindoor.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   21 July 2025 6:10 PM IST

A Verifiers Toolkit: Essential Apps & Websites For Everyday Fact-Checking
Deepfake

A Verifier's Toolkit: Essential Apps & Websites For Everyday Fact-Checking

What's fake? What's real? Follow BOOM's quick guide to be smart and safe online.

- By Divya Chandra   |   2 July 2025 12:05 PM IST

Dont Get Fooled: Your Guide To Spotting Deepfakes & AI Voice Clones
Deepfake

Don't Get Fooled: Your Guide To Spotting Deepfakes & AI Voice Clones

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate and verify AI-generated misinformation.

- By Divya Chandra   |   23 Jun 2025 2:04 PM IST

Viral Video Of Modi Calling Cow Best Animal For Sacrifice Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Viral Video Of Modi Calling Cow Best Animal For Sacrifice Is A Deepfake

Expert analysis on the video found AI manipulation in both the audio and video files.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   20 Jun 2025 2:03 PM IST

AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Modi Kneeling To Trump
Deepfake

AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Modi Kneeling To Trump

BOOM found that the viral image of Modi kneeling to Trump has been generated using Meta AI.

- By Rohit Gupta   |   4 Jun 2025 6:12 PM IST

BOOM Report: Recycled Footage And AI Fueled Operation Sindoor Disinfo
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BOOM Report: Recycled Footage And AI Fueled Operation Sindoor Disinfo

Unrelated content from foreign conflicts, AI visuals, and fake government notices dominated the digital landscape during Operation Sindoor.

- By BOOM Team   |   4 Jun 2025 2:52 PM IST

Video Of Qatars Emir Calling Trump A Robber Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Qatar's Emir Calling Trump A Robber Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the video of Sheikh Tamim Al Thani calling Trump a robber has been manipulated using AI, using a 2017 interview footage.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 May 2025 5:19 PM IST

Video Of Trump Supporting India Against Pakistan Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Trump Supporting India Against Pakistan Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video uses AI-generated audio overlaid on an unrelated Trump speech from 2016.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   2 May 2025 4:47 PM IST

AI-Generated Videos Falsely Shared As Real Underwater Footage Of Ram Setu
Deepfake

AI-Generated Videos Falsely Shared As Real Underwater Footage Of Ram Setu

BOOM found that all three viral videos were created using Artificial Intelligence tools and contain visual inconsistencies.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   14 April 2025 1:35 PM IST

Video Of Modi Wearing Skull Cap and Offering Namaz Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Modi Wearing Skull Cap and Offering Namaz Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video of Modi offering Namaz is AI-generated, with manipulated visuals and audio.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   19 March 2025 4:11 PM IST

Deepfake: Video Of Trump Accusing RSS Of Inciting Riots In Arunachal Pradesh
Deepfake

Deepfake: Video Of Trump Accusing RSS Of Inciting Riots In Arunachal Pradesh

BOOM found no credible report of Trump making such a speech and noticed several telltale signs confirming the video to be a deepfake.

- By Srijit Das   |   10 March 2025 10:14 AM IST

Sundar Pichai Deepfake Endorsing Fake Google Invest Platform Goes Viral
Deepfake

Sundar Pichai Deepfake Endorsing Fake 'Google Invest' Platform Goes Viral

BOOM found the visuals of the viral video taken from Pichai's 2021 video about climate change, and overlaid with AI-generated audio.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   7 March 2025 6:36 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman AI Voice Clone Used To Promote Fake Investment Platform
Deepfake

Nirmala Sitharaman AI Voice Clone Used To Promote Fake Investment Platform

BOOM found that the visuals are from the 55th GST Council Meet press conference from December 21, 2024 that has been overlaid with AI-generated audio.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   6 March 2025 5:47 PM IST

Sheikh Hasinas Confession On Detention Centres In Bangladesh Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Sheikh Hasina's Confession On Detention Centres In Bangladesh Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that claims about Sheikh Hasina admitting to 'aynaghor' creation are false, with evidence pointing to AI manipulation of old footage.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   18 Feb 2025 3:30 PM IST

Altered Video Of Comedian Cracking Joke On Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha Viral As Real
Deepfake

Altered Video Of Comedian Cracking Joke On Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha Viral As Real

BOOM watched the entire episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati titled 'Influencer Special' but did not find any joke that referred to Rekha.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   9 Feb 2025 4:01 PM IST

AAP Shares AI-Generated Video As Real Visuals Of PM Modis New Residence
Deepfake

AAP Shares AI-Generated Video As Real Visuals Of PM Modi's New Residence

BOOM found that the video shared by Aam Aadmi Party is not of Modi's residence but is AI-generated.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   28 Jan 2025 6:05 PM IST

LA Fires: AI Videos Of Firefighters Rescuing Animals Viral As Real Footage
Deepfake

LA Fires: AI Videos Of Firefighters Rescuing Animals Viral As Real Footage

BOOM found that AI-generated videos are falsely claimed as real footage of firefighters rescuing animals during California wildfires.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   16 Jan 2025 6:51 PM IST

Video Of Taylor Swift Saying LA Fires Are Payback for Gaza Bombing Is Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Taylor Swift Saying LA Fires Are Payback for Gaza Bombing Is Deepfake

Several deepfake detection tools have indicated high likelihood of voice cloning and lip-syncing algorithms being used to manipulate the video.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   14 Jan 2025 3:30 PM IST

2024 Rewind: Biggest Developments In AI, And What To Watch Out For In 2025
Deepfake

2024 Rewind: Biggest Developments In AI, And What To Watch Out For In 2025

2024 was a tumultuous year for the AI industry, as the impacts of the sudden availability of AI tools in human lives started emerging.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   7 Jan 2025 3:11 PM IST

Dekh Rahe Ho Binod? AAP And BJP Share Deepfakes Of TV Series Panchayat
Deepfake

"Dekh Rahe Ho Binod?" AAP And BJP Share Deepfakes Of TV Series Panchayat

The videos have been manipulated using AI voice clones; BOOM also reached out to Panchayat actor Faisal Malik who dismissed any claims of endorsing AAP in the Delhi polls

- By Swasti Chatterjee   |   31 Dec 2024 5:35 PM IST

Video Of Influencer Abhinav Arora Getting Hit By Bull Is Manipulated
Deepfake

Video Of Influencer Abhinav Arora Getting Hit By Bull Is Manipulated

BOOM found that the viral video of Abhinav Arora being attacked by a bull is likely AI-generated and false.

- By Rohit Kumar   |   15 Dec 2024 5:02 PM IST

Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Promoting Investment Project Is AI Voice Clone
Deepfake

Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Promoting Investment Project Is AI Voice Clone

The viral visuals of Nirmala Sitharaman and Shaktikanta Das have been overlaid with AI-generated voice clones

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   19 Nov 2024 6:51 PM IST

Deepfake Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investment Opportunity Viral
Deepfake

Deepfake Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investment Opportunity Viral

In the original video Sudha Murty is speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia popularly known as BeerBiceps for his podcast.

- By Srijit Das   |   19 Nov 2024 1:13 PM IST

Viral Clip Of Rajat Sharma Reporting About Dr Bimal Chhajers Death Made With AI Voice Clones
Deepfake

Viral Clip Of Rajat Sharma Reporting About Dr Bimal Chhajer's Death Made With AI Voice Clones

BOOM found that the visuals have been overlaid with an AI generated voice clone to falsely claim the death of Dr Bimal Chhajer.

- By Rishabh Raj   |   28 Oct 2024 4:58 PM IST

Video Of Manmohan Singh Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI-Edited Fake
Deepfake

Video Of Manmohan Singh Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI-Edited Fake

BOOM found that the video of former prime minister Manmohan Singh promoting an investment opportunity is fake and has been doctored using an AI voice clone.

- By Yangchula Bhutia   |   1 Oct 2024 8:50 PM IST

Video Of Gautam Adani Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI Edited Fake
Deepfake

Video Of Gautam Adani Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI Edited Fake

BOOM found the visuals of Gautam Adani were taken from a video uploaded by the Adani Group in 2023 and overlaid with a fake audio generated using AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   27 Sept 2024 2:11 PM IST

Video Of Muhammad Yunus Resigning Made With AI-Voice Clone
Deepfake

Video Of Muhammad Yunus Resigning Made With AI-Voice Clone

BOOM found the visuals has been taken from Yunus' speech on the occasion of Bangladesh's interim government completing a month and has been overlaid with an audio created using AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   20 Sept 2024 11:42 AM IST

Deepfakes Of Virat Kohli, Shweta Singh Promote Scam Betting App Aviator
Deepfake

Deepfakes Of Virat Kohli, Shweta Singh Promote Scam Betting App Aviator

Analyses by various detection tools have revealed that the video is a deepfake - with voice clone and lip-sync algorithms being used to manipulate the video.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   20 Sept 2024 11:39 AM IST

Deepfake Alert: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Promoting Fictitious Google Invest
Deepfake

Deepfake Alert: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Promoting Fictitious Google Invest

An analysis of this video by the MCA's Deepfake Analysis Unit revealed that the video has been manipulated using artificial intelligence.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   3 Sept 2024 4:09 PM IST

Oversight Board Urges Meta To Tweak AI-Generated Explicit Content Policy
Deepfake

Oversight Board Urges Meta To Tweak AI-Generated Explicit Content Policy

The board spent months reviewing AI-generated images of two female public figures, one Indian and one American, found on Meta platforms.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   26 July 2024 6:07 PM IST

Deepfake Video Of Biden Cursing After Dropping Out Of Race Goes Viral
Deepfake

Deepfake Video Of Biden Cursing After Dropping Out Of Race Goes Viral

BOOM found that the viral video is a deepfake created by synthesising Biden's voice and doctoring his lip movements in the clip to match the fake audio.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   22 July 2024 1:38 PM IST

Indias Use Of AI In Elections Offers Insights For Global Democracies
Deepfake

India's Use Of AI In Elections Offers Insights For Global Democracies

India's Lok Sabha elections witnessed the use of AI, from deepfake videos featuring deceased politicians to innovative multilingual communication strategies.

- By The Conversation   |   13 Jun 2024 2:49 PM IST

Fed Up With Deepfakes, Journalist Rajat Sharma Seeks Legal Action
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Fed Up With Deepfakes, Journalist Rajat Sharma Seeks Legal Action

Journalist Rajat Sharma is waging a war against deepfakes. His PIL before the Delhi HC seeks government regulation of the same.

- By Ritika Jain   |   12 Jun 2024 11:28 AM IST

Video Of Bill Gates Being Accused Of Profiting Off COVID Vaccines Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Bill Gates Being Accused Of Profiting Off COVID Vaccines Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video has been digitally altered with audio overlayed to attribute fake statements to Bill Gates and ABC News journalist Sarah Ferguson

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   11 March 2023 3:07 PM IST

Viral Video Claiming To Show Zelenskyy Belly Dancing Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Viral Video Claiming To Show Zelenskyy Belly Dancing Is A Deepfake

The video has been doctored through deepfake technology to replace the dancer's face with that of Zelenskyy.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   21 Sept 2023 4:53 PM IST

Viral Deepfake Video Shows Bella Hadid Stating Support For Israel
Deepfake

Viral Deepfake Video Shows Bella Hadid Stating Support For Israel

The video is originally from 2016, and shows Hadid speak about her challenges growing up with Lyme disease.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   30 Oct 2023 5:27 PM IST

Video Of Jordans Queen Rania Supporting Israel Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Jordan's Queen Rania Supporting Israel Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that in the original video, Queen Rania accused Western leaders for their silence towards Israel's relentless bombing of Gaza.

- By Nivedita Niranjankumar   |   31 Oct 2023 4:44 PM IST

2024 Elections Report: Fake Polls, Cheap Voice Clones, Communal Claims Go Viral
Deepfake

2024 Elections Report: Fake Polls, Cheap Voice Clones, Communal Claims Go Viral

BOOM debunked 258 election-related fact-checks between March and May this year, ranging from AI-generated fake news to old and unrelated videos, as well as communal claims

- By Nidhi Jacob   |   3 Jun 2024 8:27 PM IST

Meta Platforms Littered With Political Deepfakes Under The Garb Of Satire
Deepfake

Meta Platforms Littered With Political Deepfakes Under The Garb Of Satire

Political parties have been using AI to target their opponents for months, and appear to have free rein on Facebook and Instagram

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   31 May 2024 1:16 PM IST

Viral Phone Call Between Swati Maliwal And Dhruv Rathee Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Viral Phone Call Between Swati Maliwal And Dhruv Rathee Is A Deepfake

Two deepfake detection tools confirmed to us the viral clip has been generated using AI, and is not a genuine conversation between Maliwal and Rathee.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   29 May 2024 11:13 AM IST

Dr Devi Shettys AI Voice Clone Peddled To Claim He Was Attacked On Air
Deepfake

Dr Devi Shetty's AI Voice Clone Peddled To Claim He Was Attacked On Air

BOOM found Dr Devi Shetty's voice was cloned to claim that he was attacked for promoting a plant based drug to cure cardiovascular diseases.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   12 May 2024 4:15 PM IST

Deepfake Videos Of Celebrities Promoting Diabetes Cure Viral On Facebook
Deepfake

Deepfake Videos Of Celebrities Promoting Diabetes Cure Viral On Facebook

AI-generated voice clones of UP CM Yogi Adityanath and MP Hema Malini join the long list of doctored celebrity videos promoting a fake diabetes cure.

- By Shefali Srivastava   |   11 May 2024 5:18 PM IST

Deepfake

Viral Video Of Kamal Nath's Article 370 Statement Is A Deepfake

- By BOOM FACT Check Team   |   30 April 2024 10:29 PM IST

Deepfake

Did Ranveer Singh Criticise PM Modi Over Unemployment & Inflation?

- By BOOM FACT Check Team   |   30 April 2024 9:44 PM IST

Deepfake

Amit Malviya Falsely Claims Video Of BJP's Nirahua Is A Deepfake

- By BOOM FACT Check Team   |   30 April 2024 9:14 PM IST

The Problem With Wrongly Labelling Real Or Edited Videos As Deepfakes
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The Problem With Wrongly Labelling Real Or Edited Videos As 'Deepfakes'

Experts fear the term 'deepfakes' will be weaponised to dismiss real media as fake and be used as a premise to create overreaching laws that infringe on individual rights.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   30 April 2024 7:03 PM IST

Video Of Kamal Nath Doctored With AI Voice To Make False Claim
Deepfake

Video Of Kamal Nath Doctored With AI Voice To Make False Claim

BOOM found that the audio in the viral clip is an AI generated audio and not that of the Congress leader.

- By Nivedita Niranjankumar   |   23 April 2024 5:51 PM IST

Video Of Ranveer Singh Criticising PM Modi Is A Deepfake AI Voice Clone
Deepfake

Video Of Ranveer Singh Criticising PM Modi Is A Deepfake AI Voice Clone

BOOM found that the video has been altered using an AI voice clone of the actor.

- By Srijit Das   |   18 April 2024 1:33 PM IST

Deepfake Videos Can Cause Irreparable Harm: Delhi High Court
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Deepfake Videos Can Cause Irreparable Harm: Delhi High Court

Delhi HC directed X and YouTube users to take down videos that allegedly showed lawyers assaulting senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia.

- By Ritika Jain   |   17 April 2024 11:35 AM IST

Video Of BJPs Nirahua Is Not A Deepfake; Amit Malviya Makes False Claim
Deepfake

Video Of BJP's Nirahua Is Not A Deepfake; Amit Malviya Makes False Claim

BOOM found that the video is real and his statement was made as part of an interview to a local Uttar Pradesh news channel.

- By Swasti Chatterjee   |   15 April 2024 8:52 PM IST

Video Of Narayana Murthy Promoting Quantum AI Platform Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Narayana Murthy Promoting Quantum AI Platform Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the video has been altered using voice clones of Murthy and Sardesai to promote the dodgy trading platform.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   8 April 2024 7:12 PM IST

BJP Functionaries Share AI Generated Audio, Images Of Kejriwal Singing In Jail
Deepfake

BJP Functionaries Share AI Generated Audio, Images Of Kejriwal Singing In Jail

BOOM found that the photos used in the video are AI generated and the voice is a singing audio clone of Kejriwal's voice.

- By Nivedita Niranjankumar   |   1 April 2024 9:57 PM IST

Video Of Asaduddin Owaisi Reciting Shiv Tandav Hymn Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Asaduddin Owaisi Reciting Shiv Tandav Hymn Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that Owaisi did not recite any Hindu mantra as seen in the original video.

- By Srijit Das   |   22 March 2024 4:27 PM IST

Video Of Virat Kohli Promoting Online Casino Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Virat Kohli Promoting Online Casino Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that Kohli did not make any such comments during his original interview with American journalist Graham Bensinger.

- By Srijit Das   |   20 March 2024 3:55 PM IST

Video Of Mukesh Ambani Promoting Stock Market Forum Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of Mukesh Ambani Promoting Stock Market Forum Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the video is fake and has been doctored using AI voice cloning technology.

- By Srijit Das   |   29 Feb 2024 6:45 PM IST

Deepfake Scams: Heres What To Do When Youve Been Duped
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Deepfake Scams: Here's What To Do When You've Been Duped

Deepfakes are convincingly realistic replicas of individuals in audio, video, or image form. As they are becoming increasingly accessible, there has been a rise in scams involving these manipulated content.

- By The Conversation   |   27 Feb 2024 4:47 PM IST

Deepfake Video Of Joe Biden Calling For US Military Conscription Goes Viral
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Deepfake Video Of Joe Biden Calling For US Military Conscription Goes Viral

BOOM found that the viral video has been created using generative-AI, and US President Joe Biden has not made any speech on military conscription after the drone attack on the US military outpost in Jordan.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   2 Feb 2024 4:33 PM IST

Taylor Swifts Deepfakes: How Is Twitter Dealing With AI Images?
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Taylor Swift's Deepfakes: How Is Twitter Dealing With AI Images?

X took measures in response to AI-generated sexually explicit images featuring Taylor Swift, including the disabling of search keywords on the platform.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   30 Jan 2024 12:16 PM IST

Deepfake Ads Of ICICI Prus Nimesh Shah Surface On Facebook
Deepfake

Deepfake Ads Of ICICI Pru's Nimesh Shah Surface On Facebook

Several deepfake videos were found being promoted on Facebook ads, which falsely portrayed ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Managing Director Nimesh Shah promising to provide stock recommendations.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 Jan 2024 8:30 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar Calls Out Deepfake Impersonating Him To Promote Betting App
Deepfake

Sachin Tendulkar Calls Out Deepfake Impersonating Him To Promote Betting App

The retired cricketer took to social media to call out a fake ad by a gaming app available on Apple App Store which is misusing his name.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   15 Jan 2024 4:30 PM IST

Video Of TV Anchor Amish Devgan Promoting Casino Gaming App Is A Deepfake
Deepfake

Video Of TV Anchor Amish Devgan Promoting Casino Gaming App Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the video has been created using generative-AI.

- By Hazel Gandhi   |   15 Jan 2024 3:28 PM IST

Video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Belly Dancing Is a Deepfake
Deepfake

Video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Belly Dancing Is a Deepfake

BOOM found that the video is not real and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's face has been morphed on another dancer's face.

- By Hazel Gandhi   |   8 Jan 2024 4:30 PM IST

Video of FM Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting Crypto Trading Platform Is a Deepfake
Deepfake

Video of FM Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting Crypto Trading Platform Is a Deepfake

BOOM found that the video is a deepfake and the finance minister has not made any announcements about a partnership between Quantum Trade and the government.

- By Hazel Gandhi   |   6 Jan 2024 12:40 PM IST

2023 Review: Generative AI Amplifies Misinfo, Fraud, Deepfake Porn In India
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2023 Review: Generative AI Amplifies Misinfo, Fraud, Deepfake Porn In India

This year fact-checkers in India saw synthetic content tailored to local audiences and AI voice clones in Hindi.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   28 Dec 2023 2:07 PM IST

AI-Driven Platforms Creating Explicit Images Of Women On The Rise: Report
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AI-Driven Platforms Creating Explicit Images Of Women On The Rise: Report

In a recent report titled 'A Revealing Picture', researchers uncover a surge in the use of AI for creating explicit images of women, contributing to a rise in non-consensual pornography.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   13 Dec 2023 5:03 PM IST

Ratan Tata Calls Out Deepfake Fraud Ad Made With AI Voice Cloning Tech
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Ratan Tata Calls Out Deepfake Fraud Ad Made With AI Voice Cloning Tech

Ratan Tata took to Instagram to call out a fake ad promoting an investment scheme misusing his name.

- By Hazel Gandhi   |   7 Dec 2023 2:33 PM IST

Fake Edited Videos Of TV Anchors Promoting Diabetes Medicine Viral
Deepfake

Fake Edited Videos Of TV Anchors Promoting Diabetes Medicine Viral

BOOM found that the viral videos are fake and the voice of the TV anchors has been overlaid into the videos.

- By Sachin Baghel   |   2 Dec 2023 1:49 PM IST

A Fraud Perpetrated On Facebook Is Using AI Voice Clones Of Sadhguru
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A Fraud Perpetrated On Facebook Is Using AI Voice Clones Of Sadhguru

Multiple fake ads using AI-voice clones of Sadhguru are being used to perpetrate a scam on Facebook. These fake ads are being promoted on the social media platform.

- By Karen Rebelo   &  Sujith |  23 Nov 2023 7:59 PM IST

India has a Deepfake Problem. But Is It A Crime?
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India has a Deepfake Problem. But Is It A Crime?

India's Deepfake Issue: Exploring the impact on reality perception and legal limits in a world where seeing isn't always believing.

- By Ritika Jain   |   23 Nov 2023 11:07 AM IST

Video Purporting To Show Kajol Changing Outfit On Camera Is A Deepfake
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Video Purporting To Show Kajol Changing Outfit On Camera Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video is a deepfake made misusing the actor's face.

- By Srijit Das   |   15 Nov 2023 4:25 PM IST

What Does Bidens Executive Order On AI Mean?
Deepfake

What Does Biden's Executive Order On AI Mean?

US President Joe Biden has issued a comprehensive executive order on artificial intelligence, covering a range of AI-related issues, from deepfake prevention to job security.

- By The Conversation   |   31 Oct 2023 7:02 PM IST

AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Nightmare Is Now A Reality: Report
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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material 'Nightmare' Is Now A Reality: Report

The Internet Watch Foundation has cautioned that the spread of child sexual abuse images on the internet could intensify without adequate regulation of AI tools that create deepfake photos.

- By Hera Rizwan   |   25 Oct 2023 6:53 PM IST

Atiq Ahmad, Karnataka Polls And Deepfakes Dominate Fake News In April
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Atiq Ahmad, Karnataka Polls And Deepfakes Dominate Fake News In April

Islamophobia was still the most prominent topic, with 10% of claims promoting demographic anxiety among readers.

- By Debraj Sarkar   |   9 May 2023 11:48 AM IST

Video Of Kamala Harris Saying Tomorrow Will Be Today Is A Deepfake
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Video Of Kamala Harris Saying "Tomorrow Will Be Today" Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video is a deepfake created by synthesising Kamala Harris's voice and doctoring her lip movements in the clip to match the fake audio.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   2 May 2023 3:12 PM IST

Russian Disinfo Groups Used AI-Generated Profiles To Target Ukrainians
Deepfake

Russian Disinfo Groups Used AI-Generated Profiles To Target Ukrainians

One of the influence operations pushed anti-Ukraine talking points with the help of computer-generated faces to create fake personas of columnists.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   3 March 2022 11:49 AM IST

BJPs Deepfake Videos Create Row; EC Unclear How To Respond
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BJP's Deepfake Videos Create Row; EC Unclear How To Respond

Delhi elections saw the first use of deepfake videos in a political campaign. Should we expect more in the future?

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   20 Feb 2020 5:15 PM IST

Deepfakes: The Invisible Threat in the Age of AI - Uncovering the Truth
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Deepfakes: The Invisible Threat in the Age of AI - Uncovering the Truth

Dive into the world of deepfakes with our insightful discussion featuring tech and media analyst Prasanto Roy. Explore the challenges and solutions in distinguishing AI-generated fakes from reality in a society already grappling with fake news.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   13 Sept 2019 5:58 PM IST

India Is Teeming With Cheapfakes, Deepfakes Could Make It Worse
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India Is Teeming With 'Cheapfakes', Deepfakes Could Make It Worse

Disinformation using videos in India so far have been clips of real incidents shared with a false narratives to drive home polarisation. Hyper-real deepfake videos could make it worse.

- By Karen Rebelo   |   17 Jun 2019 1:54 PM IST

Fact-Checked Stories

Image Of Messi With Indian Cricketers At Marine Drive Is AI Generated
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Image Of Messi With Indian Cricketers At Marine Drive Is AI Generated

BOOM tested the viral image on Google's AI detection tool and found it has been generated using Google AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   16 Dec 2025 6:30 PM IST

Google’s Nano Banana Editor Makes Political Disinformation Effortless
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Google’s Nano Banana Editor Makes Political Disinformation Effortless

From AI sarees to staged selfies with Soros, Nano Banana shows how fun edits can slip into India’s disinformation machine.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   19 Sept 2025 2:37 PM IST

AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Modi Kneeling To Trump
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AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Modi Kneeling To Trump

BOOM found that the viral image of Modi kneeling to Trump has been generated using Meta AI.

- By Rohit Gupta   |   4 Jun 2025 6:12 PM IST

Viral Video Claiming Bangkok Earthquake Aftermath Is AI-Generated
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Viral Video Claiming Bangkok Earthquake Aftermath Is AI-Generated

BOOM found that the video was created by an AI visual effects artist and has been online since January 8, 2025.

- By Shivam Bhardwaj   |   3 April 2025 6:10 PM IST

Fact Check Friday: Weekly Fake News Round Up
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Fact Check Friday: Weekly Fake News Round Up

BOOM fact-checks the top five claims that went viral this week.

- By BOOM Team   |   21 March 2025 6:45 PM IST

AI-Generated Photo Peddled As Lucknow Bride Wearing Banarasi Bikini
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AI-Generated Photo Peddled As Lucknow Bride Wearing 'Banarasi Bikini'

BOOM was able to confirm that the photo is not real but was generated using artificial intelligence.

- By Srijit Das   |   28 Nov 2024 3:32 PM IST

No, ABP News Did Not Post This Image About Hindu Women Attracted To Muslim Men
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No, ABP News Did Not Post This Image About Hindu Women Attracted To Muslim Men

ABP News clarified in a statement that the channel did not publish any such graphic that disturbs communal harmony.

- By Srijit Das   |   15 Nov 2024 2:44 PM IST

Photo of Indian Army Soldiers Eating In The Heat Is AI-Generated
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Photo of Indian Army Soldiers Eating In The Heat Is AI-Generated

BOOM found that the photo has been created using generative-AI and is not real.

- By Hazel Gandhi   |   3 May 2024 12:27 PM IST

BJP Functionaries Share AI Generated Audio, Images Of Kejriwal Singing In Jail
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BJP Functionaries Share AI Generated Audio, Images Of Kejriwal Singing In Jail

BOOM found that the photos used in the video are AI generated and the voice is a singing audio clone of Kejriwal's voice.

- By Nivedita Niranjankumar   |   1 April 2024 9:57 PM IST

News Outlets Run AI-Generated Photo To Show Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescuers
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News Outlets Run AI-Generated Photo To Show Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescuers

BOOM found that the viral photo used by several news outlets is AI generated and was posted by the X handle @Exclusive_Minds.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   29 Nov 2023 1:44 PM IST

AI Photos Of Dwayne Johnson Peddled As The Rock Embracing Hinduism
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AI Photos Of Dwayne Johnson Peddled As "The Rock" Embracing Hinduism

BOOM found that the photos circulating online are AI-generated photos of Dwayne Johnson

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   30 May 2023 4:04 PM IST

Fact-Checked Stories

AI Video Peddled As Failed Motorcycle Stunt By Indian Army On Republic Day
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AI Video Peddled As Failed Motorcycle Stunt By Indian Army On Republic Day

BOOM tested the video on multiple AI detection tools that confirmed it has been made using artificial intelligence.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   28 Jan 2026 3:03 PM IST

AI Video Showing Nehru Warning India About Communal Politics Revived
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AI Video Showing Nehru Warning India About Communal Politics Revived

Detection tools confirmed the video is an AI-generated deepfake.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   27 Jan 2026 3:46 PM IST

AI Video Peddled As Man Appealing To Save Hindus In Bangladesh
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AI Video Peddled As Man Appealing To Save Hindus In Bangladesh

BOOM tested the video using several AI detector tools, which confirmed that the video shows artificially generated visuals.

- By Rohit Kumar   |   27 Dec 2025 1:51 PM IST

AI Video Peddled As Bangladeshi Man Saying They Will Rule West Bengal
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AI Video Peddled As Bangladeshi Man Saying They Will 'Rule' West Bengal

BOOM found the video carries watermark of OpenAI's Sora AI. Tests on multiple AI detection tools also confirmed the video as AI generated.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   10 Dec 2025 4:56 PM IST

AI Video Peddled To Falsely Claim Indian Soldier Fearful Of Pakistan
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AI Video Peddled To Falsely Claim Indian Soldier Fearful Of Pakistan

BOOM found the viral video does not show any real visuals, it is entirely AI generated.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   1 Dec 2025 1:41 PM IST

Video Of Crying Indian Soldiers Calling Pak Army Dangerous Is AI
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Video Of Crying Indian Soldiers Calling Pak Army 'Dangerous' Is AI

BOOM tested the viral video on multiple AI detection tools and found it to be made using artificial intelligence.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   28 Nov 2025 5:12 PM IST

AI Video Of Tiger Attacking Man Peddled As Real Incident From Maharashtra
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AI Video Of Tiger Attacking Man Peddled As Real Incident From Maharashtra

BOOM tested the viral video on AI detector tools which confirmed the video has been generated using artifficial intelligence.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   10 Nov 2025 4:58 PM IST

AI Video Peddled As Late Singer Zubeen Garg Receiving CPR On A Boat
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AI Video Peddled As Late Singer Zubeen Garg Receiving CPR On A Boat

BOOM analysed the video on different AI detection tools and concluded that it was made with artificial intelligence.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   25 Sept 2025 5:57 PM IST

No, CDS General Anil Chauhan Did Not Say Pakistan’s Army Is Superior
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No, CDS General Anil Chauhan Did Not Say Pakistan’s Army Is Superior

BOOM found that the video contains an overlaid voice track to make the false claim.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   28 Aug 2025 7:26 PM IST

Video of Army Chief Admitting Death Of 250 Soldiers During Operation Sindoor Is a Deepfake
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Video of Army Chief Admitting Death Of 250 Soldiers During Operation Sindoor Is a Deepfake

Army Chief’s Kargil Vijay Diwas speech digitally altered to include fake admission of 250 soldier deaths.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   30 July 2025 3:10 PM IST

Video Of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Admitting 7 Jet Losses To Pakistan Is A Deepfake
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Video Of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Admitting 7 Jet Losses To Pakistan Is A Deepfake

The video has been digitally manipulated, with an AI-generated segment being inserted into a recent speech by Chauhan at an event in New Delhi.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   29 July 2025 2:52 PM IST

Video Of DY Chief Of Army Staff Claiming India Lost S-400s Is A Deepfake
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Video Of DY Chief Of Army Staff Claiming India Lost S-400s Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the AI-generated audio falsely claims Indian military equipment loss during Operation Sindoor.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   21 July 2025 6:10 PM IST

Viral Video Of Modi Calling Cow Best Animal For Sacrifice Is A Deepfake
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Viral Video Of Modi Calling Cow Best Animal For Sacrifice Is A Deepfake

Expert analysis on the video found AI manipulation in both the audio and video files.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   20 Jun 2025 2:03 PM IST

Video Of Lion Not Attacking Man Asleep On The Pavement Is AI-Generated
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Video Of Lion Not Attacking Man Asleep On The Pavement Is AI-Generated

BOOM found that the video does not show a real incident and is created using AI technology.

- By Srijit Das   |   10 Jun 2025 7:47 PM IST

Video Of Qatars Emir Calling Trump A Robber Is A Deepfake
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Video Of Qatar's Emir Calling Trump A Robber Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the video of Sheikh Tamim Al Thani calling Trump a robber has been manipulated using AI, using a 2017 interview footage.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 May 2025 5:19 PM IST

Video Of Trump Supporting India Against Pakistan Is A Deepfake
ai videos

Video Of Trump Supporting India Against Pakistan Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video uses AI-generated audio overlaid on an unrelated Trump speech from 2016.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   2 May 2025 4:47 PM IST

AI-Generated Videos Falsely Shared As Real Underwater Footage Of Ram Setu
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AI-Generated Videos Falsely Shared As Real Underwater Footage Of Ram Setu

BOOM found that all three viral videos were created using Artificial Intelligence tools and contain visual inconsistencies.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   14 April 2025 1:35 PM IST

Video Of Modi Wearing Skull Cap and Offering Namaz Is A Deepfake
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Video Of Modi Wearing Skull Cap and Offering Namaz Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the viral video of Modi offering Namaz is AI-generated, with manipulated visuals and audio.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   19 March 2025 4:11 PM IST

Fact-Checked Stories

Video Of Heated Exchange Between Reporter And COAS Is A Deepfake
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Video Of Heated Exchange Between Reporter And COAS Is A Deepfake

BOOM found that the voice-over in the clip is entirely fabricated and generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   19 Jan 2026 2:59 PM IST

No, Ladakh DGP Did Not Say Defence Minister Ordered Wangchuk’s Detention
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No, Ladakh DGP Did Not Say Defence Minister Ordered Wangchuk’s Detention

BOOM found that the video contains an overlaid voice track to make the false claim

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   30 Sept 2025 3:04 PM IST

Viral Audio Of Piers Morgan Praising India’s Strength Is AI-Generated
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Viral Audio Of Piers Morgan Praising India’s Strength Is AI-Generated

The six-minute-long clip falsely attributes pro-India remarks to the British media personality.

- By Archis Chowdhury   |   23 Aug 2025 1:54 PM IST

When What You See Isn’t Real: Beware of Deepfake Scams
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When What You See Isn’t Real: Beware of Deepfake Scams

Deepfake 'vishing' creates a false sense of familiarity and trust by mimicking a family member or friend.

- By Titha Ghosh   |   22 Aug 2025 9:58 AM IST

Sundar Pichai Deepfake Endorsing Fake Google Invest Platform Goes Viral
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Sundar Pichai Deepfake Endorsing Fake 'Google Invest' Platform Goes Viral

BOOM found the visuals of the viral video taken from Pichai's 2021 video about climate change, and overlaid with AI-generated audio.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   7 March 2025 6:36 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman AI Voice Clone Used To Promote Fake Investment Platform
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Nirmala Sitharaman AI Voice Clone Used To Promote Fake Investment Platform

BOOM found that the visuals are from the 55th GST Council Meet press conference from December 21, 2024 that has been overlaid with AI-generated audio.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   6 March 2025 5:47 PM IST

Artificial Intelligence-Generated Misinformation Peaked In 2024: BOOM Annual Report
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Artificial Intelligence-Generated Misinformation Peaked In 2024: BOOM Annual Report

From fake celebrity endorsements to voice clones of politicians, AI misinformation was used to create false narratives throughout 2024

- By BOOM Team   |   7 Jan 2025 5:43 PM IST

Dekh Rahe Ho Binod? AAP And BJP Share Deepfakes Of TV Series Panchayat
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"Dekh Rahe Ho Binod?" AAP And BJP Share Deepfakes Of TV Series Panchayat

The videos have been manipulated using AI voice clones; BOOM also reached out to Panchayat actor Faisal Malik who dismissed any claims of endorsing AAP in the Delhi polls

- By Swasti Chatterjee   |   31 Dec 2024 5:35 PM IST

2024 Rewind: Misinfo During LS Polls, Bangladesh Turmoil, and AI Hoaxes
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2024 Rewind: Misinfo During LS Polls, Bangladesh Turmoil, and AI Hoaxes

BOOM recounts the top events of 2024 that triggered a flurry of misinformation.

- By Anmol Alphonso   |   31 Dec 2024 9:11 AM IST

AAP Posts Manipulated Pankaj Tripathi Video Ad Targeting BJP
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AAP Posts Manipulated Pankaj Tripathi Video Ad Targeting BJP

BOOM found that Pankaj Tripathi's voice is an AI voice clone and the original video shows a public awareness ad against online financial scams.

- By Srijit Das   |   6 Dec 2024 3:57 PM IST

Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Promoting Investment Project Is AI Voice Clone
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Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Promoting Investment Project Is AI Voice Clone

The viral visuals of Nirmala Sitharaman and Shaktikanta Das have been overlaid with AI-generated voice clones

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   19 Nov 2024 6:51 PM IST

Deepfake Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investment Opportunity Viral
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Deepfake Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investment Opportunity Viral

In the original video Sudha Murty is speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia popularly known as BeerBiceps for his podcast.

- By Srijit Das   |   19 Nov 2024 1:13 PM IST

Video Of Sanjay Dutt Threatening Lawrence Bishnoi Is An AI Voice Clone
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Video Of Sanjay Dutt Threatening Lawrence Bishnoi Is An AI Voice Clone

BOOM found the original video is from 2018 when Dutt wished his fans for Diwali. The clip has been doctored using an AI voice clone of the actor.

- By Srijit Das   |   30 Oct 2024 4:12 PM IST

Viral Clip Of Rajat Sharma Reporting About Dr Bimal Chhajers Death Made With AI Voice Clones
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Viral Clip Of Rajat Sharma Reporting About Dr Bimal Chhajer's Death Made With AI Voice Clones

BOOM found that the visuals have been overlaid with an AI generated voice clone to falsely claim the death of Dr Bimal Chhajer.

- By Rishabh Raj   |   28 Oct 2024 4:58 PM IST

Video Of Manmohan Singh Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI-Edited Fake
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Video Of Manmohan Singh Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI-Edited Fake

BOOM found that the video of former prime minister Manmohan Singh promoting an investment opportunity is fake and has been doctored using an AI voice clone.

- By Yangchula Bhutia   |   1 Oct 2024 8:50 PM IST

Video Of Gautam Adani Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI Edited Fake
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Video Of Gautam Adani Promoting Investment Opportunity Is An AI Edited Fake

BOOM found the visuals of Gautam Adani were taken from a video uploaded by the Adani Group in 2023 and overlaid with a fake audio generated using AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   27 Sept 2024 2:11 PM IST

AI Voice Clone Used To Show Sundar Pichai Promoting Fake Google Invest Platform
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AI Voice Clone Used To Show Sundar Pichai Promoting Fake 'Google Invest' Platform

BOOM found that the video is manipulated using AI-voice cloning technology to promote a dubious app called Google Invest.

- By Srijit Das   |   25 Sept 2024 6:27 PM IST

Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investing App Is An AI Voice Clone
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Video Of Sudha Murty Promoting Investing App Is An AI Voice Clone

BOOM found that the video taken from Sudha Murty's speech in Moneycontrol's Startup Conclave held in July, 2023 has been overlaid with a fake audio generated using AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   24 Sept 2024 3:41 PM IST

Video Of Muhammad Yunus Resigning Made With AI-Voice Clone
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Video Of Muhammad Yunus Resigning Made With AI-Voice Clone

BOOM found the visuals has been taken from Yunus' speech on the occasion of Bangladesh's interim government completing a month and has been overlaid with an audio created using AI.

- By Srijanee Chakraborty   |   20 Sept 2024 11:42 AM IST

Fed Up With Deepfakes, Journalist Rajat Sharma Seeks Legal Action
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Fed Up With Deepfakes, Journalist Rajat Sharma Seeks Legal Action

Journalist Rajat Sharma is waging a war against deepfakes. His PIL before the Delhi HC seeks government regulation of the same.

- By Ritika Jain   |   12 Jun 2024 11:28 AM IST

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