Deepfakes Threaten Society’s Foundations, Warns Ashwini Vaishnaw

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:11 AM on 26 Feb 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned that deepfakes and coordinated misinformation campaigns are eroding public trust and threatening the core structure of society. Speaking at a digital publishing event, he said rapid technological advances have enabled large-scale manipulation, creating artificial distrust. He urged stronger awareness and safeguards to counter fabricated digital content targeting individuals and institutions.