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AI-manipulated video of EAM S. Jaishankar on India-China dispute debunked
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:17 AM
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Fact‑checkers confirm that a widely shared video of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussing the India‑China row has been altered using artificial intelligence.
A video circulating on social media that appears to show External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commenting on the ongoing India‑China border tension has been examined by independent fact‑checking agencies. Technical analysis revealed that the footage was digitally altered using deep‑fake technology, with the minister's lip movements and background audio mismatched to the original recording.
The verification process involved frame‑by‑frame comparison with authentic recordings of Jaishankar's recent press briefings. Discrepancies in lighting, background details and the timing of spoken words indicated manipulation. Experts in AI‑generated media confirmed that the alterations were consistent with current deep‑fake tools.
Authorities have not identified the source of the fabricated video, but officials warned that such misinformation could inflame public sentiment amid already heightened diplomatic talks with China. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that the minister has not made any new statements on the issue beyond those already on record.
Social media platforms have been urged to flag and remove the manipulated clip to prevent further spread. The incident underscores growing concerns over the misuse of AI in political communication and the need for robust verification mechanisms.
The verification process involved frame‑by‑frame comparison with authentic recordings of Jaishankar's recent press briefings. Discrepancies in lighting, background details and the timing of spoken words indicated manipulation. Experts in AI‑generated media confirmed that the alterations were consistent with current deep‑fake tools.
Authorities have not identified the source of the fabricated video, but officials warned that such misinformation could inflame public sentiment amid already heightened diplomatic talks with China. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that the minister has not made any new statements on the issue beyond those already on record.
Social media platforms have been urged to flag and remove the manipulated clip to prevent further spread. The incident underscores growing concerns over the misuse of AI in political communication and the need for robust verification mechanisms.