GG News Bureau
Guwahati, Assam 6th April : A major controversy today in Assam after serious allegations were raised during a press conference regarding the circulation of fake documents and AI-generated images on social media of Riniki Bhuyan Sharma wife of Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma.
During the press conference, Sri Biswa Sarma has shown the proof of allegation oppostion leader Gaurav Gogoi had taken help of in Assam Pakistan-based social media handles, along with groups linked to the , were involved in spreading fabricated documents to target and defame Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.
According to the allegations, AI technology was used to manipulate photographs of Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and falsely link her to multiple foreign passports. The documents that surfaced online allegedly included fake passports from Egypt, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, and the United Arab Emirates.
Sarma at the press conference claimed that all the documents being circulated were entirely fabricated and digitally created advanced AI tools were used to create edited images, fake passport pages, and misleading visuals in an attempt to damage her reputation and influence public opinion.
The issue was described as not just a personal attack on Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, but also as a larger attempt to create political instability and confusion in Assam ahead of the elections.
The speakers further alleged that some opposition-linked social media supporters and members associated with the Indian National Congress amplified the fake content by presenting it as authentic. They maintained that none of the documents had any official basis and that no government or international authority had verified them.
A demand was also raised for an immediate investigation into the matter. The speakers urged cybercrime agencies and central authorities to identify the source of the fake documents and take strict action against those responsible for spreading AI-generated misinformation.
The press conference concluded with concerns over the growing misuse of artificial intelligence in politics. Speakers warned that the spread of manipulated images and forged documents could damage public trust in democratic institutions and increase the risk of misinformation during elections and would surely face legal consequences.
