AI deepfakes and audio forgeries raise security concerns ahead of Nepal's March 5 snap election
Ahead of Nepal's snap election scheduled for March 5, AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated audio targeting leading political figures are spreading online. A fully synthetic video showing Balendra Shah, Kulman Ghising, and Rabi Lamichhane together, along with fake audio of Swarnim Wagle, has fueled confusion among voters. Authorities and experts are urging stricter rules, coordinated fact-checking, and public caution as the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau prepares for more sophisticated AI-driven threats.