Om Birla Warns: Deepfakes and Misinformation Seriously Threaten Democracy
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Om Birla Warns: Deepfakes, Misinformation Threaten Democracy; Urges AI for Truth
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News18•20-02-2026, 19:45
Om Birla Warns: Deepfakes, Misinformation Threaten Democracy; Urges AI for Truth
•Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted deepfakes and misinformation as serious threats to democratic discourse at the India AI Impact Summit.
•He emphasized that AI must strengthen truth and credibility, not distort facts, advocating for robust safeguards alongside technological advancements.
•Birla noted AI's potential to make democracy more transparent and citizen-centric, citing initiatives like "Digital Parliament" and "Sansad Bhashini" for accessibility and accountability.
•He stated that India's AI strategy focuses on inclusive development, aiming to accelerate "Viksit Bharat 2047" through AI in education, healthcare, and agriculture.
•Birla cautioned that technology cannot replace human sensitivity and ethical judgment, stressing that human values and democratic principles must remain paramount in AI deployment.
