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Weaponizing Algorithms: How Pakistani Users Are Misusing AI to Target India

2 days ago | dfrac.org | Shujaat Ali Quadri

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. While it holds the potential to revolutionize sectors from healthcare to governance, it is also increasingly being misused for disinformation and propaganda. Nowhere is this more evident than in the misuse of AI tools by some Pakistani users to target India, disrupt social harmony, and manipulate geopolitical narratives.
AI-gen image of Supriya Shrinate with Vijay Mallya goes viral

1 week ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

An image of Vijay Mallya (famous Indian Businessman and former politician) with Supriya Shrinate (an Indian politician and former journalist and national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress) is going viral on the Internet. A user on YouTube from a channel named ‘@Charchataksmachar’ posted the image. The caption of the post was (translated in English) “Jalebi bai is also involved with Mallya”. The post has more than fifty-three thousand views and one thousand likes.
The claim of Indians arrested in Iran stands as Fake

1 week ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

A claim is going viral on the social media platform X. The claim states that many Indians are arrested in Iran for spying for the Israeli Intelligence Agency Mossad. A user on X, with the username ‘@thelivetvnews’ claimed that (translated in English) “73 Indians arrested in Iran for spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad”. LinkAnother user with the username ‘@IntelPk_’ on X claimed that “Iran Arrests Four Indians Linked to Israeli Spy Network in Tehran”.
Iran ordered Indians to leave in 48 hours, fake claim goes viral

1 week ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues. Missiles and air strikes are being carried out from both sides. Many videos of these attacks are also viral on social media. Initiatives are also being taken by the government to evacuate Indians trapped in Iran. Meanwhile, it is being claimed on social media that the Iranian government has ordered Indians living in Iran to leave the country within 48 hours.
Fact Check: Gaming videos shared as Iran-Israel conflict videos

1 week ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

A video is going viral on the internet. It has been posted by different users across different social media platforms with a similar claim. A user on X, with the username ‘@NoorAlamba48520’ shared the video with the caption “It is confirmed that this incredible footage shows #Iranian air defense systems shooting down two #Israeli F-35 fighter jets! Once again, Iran has shown its true power to the world.
Videos with Claims of Haifa Port being destroyed are fake

1 week ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

An account with the username ‘@SilentlySirs’ posted a claim on a popular social media platform X. The user claimed, “They have destroyed the port of Haifa.”The user has more than 90 thousand followers and approximately a million people viewed the post. More than four thousand people have also shared it by far.
Philadelphia Plane Crash Footage is going viral as Israel's attack

2 weeks ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

A video is getting viral on social media platform X. The video looks like it is of a place where a massive explosion has occurred. In the video fire, explosions, black smoke, burnt objects lying on the road, burnt buildings and cars etc can be seen. An account with the username ‘@TheBahubali_IND’ with the caption (Translated in English) “Israel almost destroyed the city of Tehran Peaceful scene after the blast in the city of Tehran Victory to Israel”.
A video of ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Social Media, stands misleading

2 weeks ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

A video is going viral on various social media platforms. The video showcasing missiles being bombarded at some place at night. A user on Instagram with the username ‘thethaarr’ posted the video on 7 May 2025. The user claimed that the video is of India’s Operation Sindoor launched against Pakistan. LinkMany other users on Instagram posted the video with a similar claim, which you can view here and here.
Viral image of the great ‘Musi flood’, found Meta AI-generated

2 weeks ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

An image of Hyderabad’s greatest flood, the Musi flood of 1908 is going viral on the internet. The viral image has been posted by multiple users, across multiple social media platforms. The image was posted reportedly on 10 June. A user on facebook with the username ‘Adv Shafeeq (Shafeeq Bhai)’ posted the image with the claim “Musi River Floods 28 September 1908.
Viral video of 3 trains crossing at a railway line, stands FAKE

2 weeks ago | dfrac.org | Sakshi Gupta

A video of a railway line is being viral on various social media platforms. The video shows 3 trains crossing each other on the railway line. The main agenda behind the video is to showcase the perfect timing of the crossing of the trains.The video enunciates it as if it’s a real video. A user with the username “@Vini__007” posted the video with the caption (translated in English) “Understand the value of Time, anything can happen in a second”. LinkThe video is posted in many other countries also.