Deepfake-Enabled Propaganda Poses Threat to Bharat’s Electoral System

Political parties throughout Bharat hire private-sector advocacy and campaign firms to help their clients’ electoral prospects. Unfortunately, this includes deepfake videos as well.

But can deepfakes affect the shape of our world when seeing does no longer believe?

Yes, it’s ridiculously simple. Generative AI has progressed to the point where we can question the reality of what we see on a regular basis. In political politics, audio and video cloning can be used dangerously, spreading misinformation in novel ways. Simply clone any political leader’s voice, superimpose the face onto an existing video clip, and distribute!

Deepfake-enabled propaganda is a threat to Bharat’s electoral system

 In 2019, the Congress Party made a strategic step by opening an office in Turkey. Adding to the complication, the party struck an agreement with the Communist Party of China in 2008, establishing a link that raises concerns about future influence in the elections in the United States and Bharat in 2024.

Recent Meta discoveries about Chinese-backed disinformation tactics, combined with the Congress Party’s aggressive social media recruitment drive and use of deepfake AI, reveal the complex web of political manoeuvring.

Meta’s Reveal and the Congress Party’s Delegation to Turkey

Meta disclosed in a report that it found and removed approximately 4,700 bogus Chinese accounts. This news adds to the Congress Party’s intention to build an office in Turkey, sparking concerns about a possible alliance between Turkey, Congress, and China. If confirmed, this cooperation suggests a coordinated effort to influence the political landscapes of the United States and Bharat, raising questions about the integrity of both nations’ democratic processes.

Deepfake AI and Congress’s Social Media Recruitment Drive

The Congress Party’s ambitious ambition to recruit 5 lakh’social media warriors’ adds a digital dimension to the party’s political strategy. The use of deepfake AI in misinformation campaigns, as revealed by Meta’s research on Chinese meddling, has the potential to greatly increase the impact of these efforts. This creates a combustible mix that jeopardises the veracity of information in the run-up to the key 2024 elections, which will serve as a litmus test for the Congress Party, which has historically struggled to reclaim power following successive setbacks.

Strategic Ties between Bharat and the United States: A Game-Changer

Among these developing trends, the strengthening strategic connections between Bharat and the United States stand out. The Indo-US alliance immediately confronts China’s, Turkey’s, and Pakistan’s established spheres of influence in the area. Beyond increasing regional stability, this expanding alliance of the world’s major democracies reshapes the power balance.

The Geopolitical Implications

Beyond security, the Indo-US strategic alliance includes economic, technological, and diplomatic collaboration. This comprehensive alliance challenges China’s, Turkey’s, and Pakistan’s regional dominance, with the ability to reshape geopolitical dynamics in South Asia and beyond. The re-election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as the likely election of a pro-American Republican contender to the White House, might mean the end of Dragon’s geopolitical ambitions.

Consequences for China, Turkey, and Pakistan

Traditional zones of influence maintained by China, Turkey, and Pakistan may confront unprecedented challenges as the Indo-US partnership grows. The strategic partnership between India and the United States not only strengthens democratic ideals in the region, but also challenges the influence of countries with opposing political views. This evolving dynamic may result in heightened geopolitical competition and the need for impacted governments to rethink their diplomatic policies.

The events happening in Turkey, Congress, and China, together with the expanding Indo-US strategic connections, delicately weaves layers of complexity into the global picture. Allegations of meddling in the 2024 elections, technological improvements, and shifting regional alliances raise serious concerns about the region’s democracy and power dynamics. The outcomes of these interconnected narratives, including Meta’s revelation, are poised to profoundly impact the geopolitical scene for years to come, as global observers closely monitor.