PM Modi terms 'deepfake' as problematic, urges media to educate public: BJP's Diwali Milan event

"Use of artificial intelligence for creating 'deepfake' is problematic, and I urge the media to educate people", said PM Modi in his message. PM's remarks to this effect came in the wake of recent deepfake videos of Rashmika Mandanna, Kajol and Katrina Kaif which sparked country-wide outrage including sharp reactions from movie stalwarts like Amitabh Bachhan. Many demanded swift action by cyber police to ensure people's security from deep fakes.

On the other hand, the most revered festival in North India, Chhath Puja commenced today. Talking about it, the PM said that the four-day long festival has become 'rashtriya parva' (national level festival) and it has become a matter of great happiness. Along with PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda have also arrived at the venue of Diwali Milan event that has been organised by the ruling party.

PM Modi further spoke on India's achievements, saying that the activities taken up during the COVID-19 pandemic created confidence among all sections of the people about the country's resolve that it is not going to stop in its march to achieve set goals. He also referred to 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), asserting that these goals are not merely words but a ground reality now and that there has been public support to the call of 'vocal for local'.