The Near Future of Deepfakes Just Got Way Clearer

Before the start of India's general election in April, a top candidate looking to unseat Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not out wooing voters on the campaign trail. Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi and the head of a political party known for its anti-corruption platform, was arrested in late March for, yes, alleged corruption. His supporters hit the streets in protest, decrying the arrest as a politically motivated move by Modi aimed at weakening a rival. Soon after the arrest, Kejriwal implored his supporters to stay strong. "There are some forces who are trying to weaken our country and its democracy," he said in a 34-second audio clip posted to social media by a fellow party member.