Man arrested from Bihar for posting AI-generated images of PM

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During the investigation, the police found that Siddhnath Kumar used AI to create objectionable images of the Prime Minister from his mobile phone and circulated them through multiple social media accounts.A man was arrested from Bihar for allegedly posting AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, the Delhi Police said on Saturday.The accused, Siddhanth Kumar, was arrested from Bihar’s Arwal district, officers added.“The police suspect the content was uploaded with the intention of misleading people and disturbing public order. It was revealed that the accused had shared morphed images of a female Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and a female foreign leader,” an officer said.The police are now investigating the extent of the content’s spread and the networks through which it was circulated. The arrest was carried out from Maulanachak village with the assistance of the local police, said the officer, adding that Kumar has been brought to the Capital for further investigation.He said a case under sections 336(4) (forgery), 356 (defamation) and 351(1) (criminal intimidation) of the BNS had been registered against the accused in the IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) unit of Special Cell a few days ago.During the investigation, the police found that Siddhnath Kumar used AI to create  images of the Prime Minister from his mobile phone and circulated them through multiple social media accounts.The Centre amended the Information Technology laws regarding the use of AI. Under the Information Technology (Amendment) Rules, 2026, AI-generated content can no longer conceal the source. Instead of focusing only on what is visible, the law aims to ensure that every AI-generated creation can be traced back to its origin. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:New Delhi