Pro-govt platforms spread AI doctored video of Tarique: BNP

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP<

Dhaka, Mar 17 - BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said that the party’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's speech, which was delivered through zoom app to maintain communication with party leaders and activists, has been distorted with deep fake technology using artificial intelligence (AI).

He said the deep fake video is being spread through a few pro-govt online platforms and media outlets and being used for extorting money from BNP’s well-wishers at home and abroad.

Not only acting chairman but also they are making deep fake video of BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and other members, he added.

He said it in a press briefing held at BNP’s Nayapaltan Central Office.

Rizvi said after an investigation done by BNP’s IT department they have found that a man named Nahid Rain accused for deception and convicted ied the activity against opposition to degrade their image with the help of Awami League (AL).

It is a matter of great sorrow but the truth is the prime criminal is being promoted in both online and offline by an influential foreigner, he alleged.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi demanded the immediate arrest of Nahid Rain for the crime of extortion in the name of BNP leaders

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said before January 7 dummy election, AL has been published numerous deep fake video on social media of their false development by using various international media’s anchor and logo.

Moreover, they also made deep fake video about US Dhaka Embassy by using AI, he continued.

Realizing importance of the deep fake video, Financial Times correspondent Benjamin Parkin has published a report on December 14, 2023 where he showed that how a miscreant ring of pro AL is making deep fake video by using AI. - UNB