Hyderabad, Oct. 14 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cautioned political parties against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools to create deepfakes or spread misinformation, emphasising the need to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

District Election Officer (DEO) RV Karnan, on Monday, October 13, issued detailed guidelines to political parties ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election.

He said all political parties, their leaders, candidates, and star campaigners must ensure that any AI-generated or synthetic content used in campaign material is clearly identified.

"Such material circulated on social media platforms should carry appropriate labels such as 'AI-Generated,' 'Digitally Enhanc...