AI Deepfake Video Impersonates Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Financial Scam

What happened

Tamil Nadu's Cyber Crime Cell registered a case after detecting AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph. Circulated on Facebook and other platforms, the videos falsely offered financial aid and directed viewers to a WhatsApp number, aiming to defraud the public. Authorities are investigating and have warned citizens.

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