‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women
Summary
AI technology is being used to create fake videos and images that target Muslim women in India with harmful sexual content. These AI-generated materials are realistic and spread widely on social media, causing emotional harm and social stigma.Key Facts
- Samreen Ayoub, a model from Kashmir, found a fake AI-generated video falsely showing her in a harmful way.
- The video used real photos from her university life but added false, abusive narration.
- Researchers studied over 1,300 AI-generated images and videos targeting Muslim women on social media, with over 6.7 million interactions.
- AI tools allow people to create realistic, harmful content quickly and without special skills.
- An Indian online safety helpline reported 482 cases since 2022, with about 10% involving AI-manipulated images.
- The victims often do not speak out due to shame and fear of trauma.
- This problem is part of wider concerns about AI’s impact, discussed at India’s recent AI governance summit.
- The misuse of AI-generated content is increasing, affecting ordinary women beyond celebrities or public figures.
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