India News : The ongoing row between the Central government and Meta has intensified after the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police registered cases against Meta India Head Arun Srinivas and several social media users over the alleged circulation of AI-generated morphed videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook and Instagram.
According to police sources, the cases relate to allegedly morphed and objectionable videos of the Prime Minister that were circulated on Meta-owned social media platforms during protests linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Investigators believe the manipulated content had the potential to mislead the public and may have violated provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act.
Investigation Underway
Cyber Crime Police are investigating who created the AI-generated videos, how they were widely circulated on social media, and whether Meta’s existing content moderation systems were adequate to detect and prevent their spread. The probe is also examining the role of individuals who allegedly generated and shared the manipulated content.
Meta Asked to Explain Moderation Process
The development comes days after Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police summoned Meta representatives and sought details of the company’s mechanisms for identifying and removing AI-generated scams, fake advertisements, and morphed content from its platforms.
According to reports, Meta representatives appeared before investigators and shared details of the company’s content moderation policies and compliance procedures. Police said the investigation remains at an early stage, and all allegations will be examined based on digital evidence before any conclusions are reached.
What Are Morphed Videos?
Morphed videos are digitally altered videos in which a person’s face, voice, or expressions are modified using artificial intelligence or video-editing software. Such content can make it appear that someone said or did something they never actually did, making it a common form of misinformation or deepfake content.
Note: The registration of a case is the beginning of a legal investigation. It does not by itself establish guilt, and the allegations will be tested through the investigative and judicial process.
