Viral video claiming Muslim man cooked biryani with sewage water found to be AI-generated
A video circulating widely on social media that allegedly shows a Muslim man cooking biryani using water from a roadside drain has been found to be artificially generated, according to fact-checkers from Alt News.
The clip has been shared by several social media users with communal claims, including X user Jitendra Pratap Singh, a known supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as journalists associated with Sudarshan News and Sadhna News. The posts alleged that the video exposed unhygienic practices at Muslim-owned eateries.
Raising serious doubts about the authenticity of the footage, a detailed analysis was carried out by Alt News. Fact-checkers pointed out that biryani is not cooked in open vessels on the street. They also noted that deliberate food adulteration, if attempted, would not typically be carried out so openly.
A closer look at the footage revealed several visual inconsistencies: the man is seen scooping water from a drain, the ladle appears to hold very little liquid, and a big volume of water is thrown into the pot moments later. The ladle changes shape throughout frames and appears unnaturally when placed on another vessel. The grains shown in the pot, believed by viewers to be rice, are unusually elongated and do not resemble real rice, while the water added to them appears to disappear instantly. Background figures remain completely motionless throughout the clip.
Alt News also noted the video was tested using an AI detection tool, which indicated a 99.8% likelihood that it was created using artificial intelligence.
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Karnataka leads in AI: Minister Priyank Kharge at Impact Summit
Bengaluru (PTI): Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday highlighted the state’s leadership in AI and deep technology while engaging with global industry leaders and startups at a four-day summit held in New Delhi, officials said.
During the event, Priyank witnessed the signing of a strategic MoU between H Company and St John’s Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, to pilot advanced enterprise AI for hospital operations and workflow automation, strengthening responsible AI in healthcare, the minister’s office said in a statement here.
Speaking on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, the minister said Karnataka is ahead of the curve in AI.
“We are already home to leading global AI players such as Harvey AI and Anthropic, and The Walt Disney Company is expanding its AI network in Bengaluru,” he added.
Noting Bengaluru’s position among the top global cities for AI talent, he added, “Under our DeepTech Decade, we are supporting startups with grants of up to Rs 1 crore. We are engaging with global leaders and innovators to ensure responsible AI use, build the right skill sets, create strong incubators, and establish Centres of Excellence that can foster startups and strengthen e-governance.”
The minister also attended a roundtable organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), where discussions focused on strengthening technology collaboration, investment partnerships, and innovation-led growth between Karnataka and global enterprises.
He met Timo Harakka, Member of Parliament of Finland, to explore possibilities for collaboration between Karnataka and Finland in AI and deep-tech sectors, including joint research, innovation partnerships, and startup exchanges.
The Karnataka IT Minister also visited the Indian Army showcase at the summit, which featured advanced AI-driven defence and strategic technology applications, highlighting the role of AI in national security and modernisation efforts.
He toured the Karnataka Pavilion and the ArtPark Pavilion, interacting with founders and teams from Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem and reviewing emerging AI and deep-tech solutions, the statement added.
