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AI-Generated Viral Video Spreads Harmful Stereotypes About India

September 3, 2026
oecd:2026-09-03-755eView source ↗

What happened

An AI-generated video falsely depicting an Indian man making rotis on his bare stomach in unsanitary conditions went viral, amassing 28 million views. The video, widely criticized by American content creator Kristen Fischer, has fueled negative stereotypes and misinformation about India, causing reputational harm to the country.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Generated Viral Video Spreads Harmful Stereotypes About India
2026-09-03