Government Warns Against Deepfake Video Falsely Showing PM Modi Promoting Investment Scheme
A deepfake video falsely showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsing an investment scheme promising Rs 25 lakh monthly income from a Rs 22,000 initial investment has circulated widely on social media. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed the video is AI-generated and warned citizens against falling for this phishing scam. Authorities urged the public to avoid suspicious links, not share sensitive information, and report such fraudulent content to prevent financial losses amid rising cyber fraud cases in India.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 85%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the government's perspective, emphasizing official statements from the Press Information Bureau to debunk the deepfake video. There is no evident partisan framing or opposition viewpoints. Coverage focuses on public safety and misinformation prevention, reflecting a neutral stance centered on factual clarification and citizen awareness.
The overall tone across the articles is cautionary and informative, aiming to alert the public about the fraudulent video and associated phishing risks. The sentiment is neutral to slightly negative due to the warning nature of the content, highlighting concerns over cyber fraud without sensationalizing the issue.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.