Ujjain Clashes Fueled by AI-Generated Videos of Mosque Demolition

Clashes in Ujjain were reportedly triggered by artificially generated videos falsely depicting the demolition of an entire mosque, according to authorities investigating the incident. The AI-manipulated content circulated on social media, misleading crowds and sparking communal tensions in the city.

Investigators found that the deepfake videos played a significant role in instigating violence. The spread of such fabricated content highlights growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence to incite communal discord and public disorder across India.