PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake AI Video Of Lt Gen Rahul R Singh

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a fact check after Pakistani propaganda accounts circulated a digitally manipulated video allegedly showing Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (CD&S) Lt Gen Rahul R Singh making sensitive statements about Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and Chinese satellites.

The fake video purportedly shows Lt Gen Singh saying, “DGMO of Pakistan knew everything, which was also one of the worries for the Indian Army. How can we move our assets when he is aware of every single location due to Chinese satellites?”

The PIB clarified that Lt Gen Rahul R Singh has made no such statement. The bureau urged the public not to fall for deepfake videos designed to mislead viewers and spread disinformation.

Taking to the official X account, PIB Fact Check stated, “Fake AI Video Alert  Pakistani propaganda handles are circulating a digitally altered video of Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (CD&S) Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, falsely showing him saying: ‘DGMO of Pakistan knew everything, which was also one of the worries for the Indian Army. How can we move our assets when he is aware of every single location due to Chinese satellites?” #PIBFactCheck:  Lt Gen Rahul R Singh has made NO such statement.  Watch the original, unedited video here: https://youtu.be/wZey2fYjvn0?si=PmoaBsKfDM7-Mjup  Deepfakes are being used to mislead and spread disinformation – always cross-check with official sources.  Report such misleading content to us at: +91 8799711259 |  factcheck@pib.gov.in”

A spokesperson for PIB advised viewers to refer only to verified sources and official channels before sharing such content. The original, unedited video of Lt Gen Singh is available on YouTube, ensuring clarity and authenticity for the public.

Warning Against Deepfake Disinformation

The fact check highlights the increasing use of artificial intelligence to create realistic but false content targeting public figures. Such videos can misrepresent statements, distort facts, and potentially escalate tensions.

PIB emphasised that cross-checking information with official sources is critical to avoid the spread of misleading content. The bureau also encouraged citizens to report suspicious videos to their helpline or via email for verification.

Members of the public can report misleading content to PIB at +91 8799711259 or via email at factcheck@pib.gov.in. The bureau continues to monitor social media for AI-manipulated videos and other forms of disinformation that could affect national security or public trust.

This advisory underscores the importance of vigilance in the age of deepfakes, reminding users to always verify information before sharing it widely.

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