'Fake news, AI': MEA dismisses report of India requesting Israel defence pact
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed a viral report claiming India sought a new defence pact with Israel as 'fake news' generated by AI. The ministry warned the public against malicious AI-generated content circulating on social media.
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This highlights the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation in international diplomacy and the challenges governments face in countering digital disinformation campaigns.
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday rejected a report claiming India had approached Israel for a defence pact following the signing of a new security agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The ministry called the claim “fake news” generated using artificial intelligence.The report, published by Turkish outlet Straturka and subsequently circulated on social media, claimed that New Delhi had initiated discussions with Tel Aviv to counter the emerging Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey security arrangement.
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