Wed Jan 15 20:25:54 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Police Appoints Nodal Officer to Monitor AI Misuse During Upcoming Elections

**New Delhi, January 16, 2025** – Ahead of the February 5th Delhi Assembly elections, the Delhi police have appointed a nodal officer to monitor social media for the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) Vikramjit Singh will lead a team tasked with identifying and addressing deepfake videos and misleading information spread online. The team will utilize specialized software to track election-related content in real-time.

While acknowledging the initiative, a senior police officer highlighted the challenges in regulating AI-generated misinformation. The rapid evolution of AI technology necessitates trained personnel and advanced tools, resources that are currently limited. Furthermore, the officer noted the difficulties in dealing with social media companies registered overseas, requiring navigation of foreign laws and policies to address even single instances of deepfake content.

This move comes after a recent controversy involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party’s use of an AI-generated deepfake video, prompting a similar response from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. The incident underscored the growing concern over the role of AI in political campaigns and the need for effective countermeasures.

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