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Executive Summary
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A 22-second video is circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with a claim that a shooting incident took place at Patna High School in Bihar. The video shows several masked men running around with weapons in their hands, accompanied by the sound of gunfire. A text overlay on the video reads "Patna High School." However, an research by the CyberPeace Research Wing has revealed that this claim is entirely fake and misleading. The video does not depict a real shooting; it captures an authorized movie/web series shooting on the school premises.

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The Claim
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Social media users are sharing the video claiming that a real firing incident occurred at Patna High School in Patna, Bihar. https://x.com/IraRuhi/status/2070334893830357499

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Fact Check

Keyframes from the viral video were analyzed using reverse image search. This led to identical videos uploaded on Facebook and Instagram on June 25, 2026. The captions on both uploads explicitly stated that the footage was from a movie and web series shoot. Furthermore, a closer inspection of the videos revealed professional filmmaking equipment, such as a black flag and a skimmer, visible on the set. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2160248068089642 

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBE0gQglUF/

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A targeted keyword search led to a YouTube video uploaded on June 20, 2026. The visuals in this video perfectly matched the viral footage, and the individuals seen in the viral clip could be spotted wearing the exact same clothes.  "Regarding the video/photo being circulated on social media (Patna High School, Gardanibagh), it is clarified that this is part of an authorized film shooting, for which due permission was previously granted by the competent authority." 

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To verify further, official statements were checked. The Patna Police issued a formal press release on June 26, 2026, completely dismissing the viral rumors.  https://x.com/PatnaPolice24x7/status/2070501501529960581

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Conclusion
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The evidence gathered confirms that there was no shooting incident at Patna High School. The viral video is behind-the-scenes footage from a pre-approved film production.

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Introduction

On 1 July 2026, the United Nations published their first draft of the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) report. The scientists who authored this document are 40 individuals who comprise the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence , which was formed by the UN General Assembly in 2025 and chaired by Bengio and Ressa.

The report’s key takeaway message relates to the importance of countries establishing frameworks for the appropriate use of AI technologies as a means of preventing the aggravation of social inequality. UN Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out that without such regulation, society will not be able to enjoy the benefits of these technologies. After all, their explosive development is already beginning to have negative consequences.

This report served as key for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, which was held in Geneva on 6^thJuly, 2026.

What Exactly Does the Report Say?

It is not a rulebook, it doesn't create laws. It is more of a survey to get countries on board before they start treaties regarding AI.

This is seen through how much AI has developed from previous technologies, such as electricity taking decades to be common everywhere while the internet took 15 years to get to a billion users, but chatGPT alone got to 100 million users within 2 months. Today, millions of people use AI chatbots, and AI has helped map out 200 million+ protein structures currently helping us get drugs to market much faster.

The report is also cautious. It talks about an "evidence dilemma" , we need evidence to make good AI rules, but by the time it's collected, it might be too late to control the technology. There are 45+ AI frameworks worldwide, but they're disconnected, and some safety checks are done by the same companies that build the AI,  raising doubts about their trustworthiness.

The Big Inequality Problem

This is one of the most eye-opening parts of the report. It says the USA has about 75% of the world's most powerful supercomputers, while China has around 15%,  together, 90% of the world's top computing power. Most AI models are also built in these two countries, meaning they stand to gain the most from AI's growth.

Here's the shocking part: nearly two-thirds of people in high-income countries will benefit from AI tools. But in low-income countries, only about 5% will see any real benefit. Just because AI tools exist doesn't mean everyone gets equal access — especially poorer countries that depend on other nations for AI tools, cloud services, and data.

The Language Problem

Another major issue is language. Most AI tools work well in English and a few major languages. But for other languages, these tools are far less reliable, which becomes dangerous in fields like healthcare.

The report provides shocking examples of how AI translation software has been mistakenly conflating smallpox with syphilis and gonorrhoea with diabetes. It also describes how an attempt by a nurse to reassure a patient speaking Tigrinya that she was about to be given "IV antibiotics", had in fact, been translated by the software into "IV insecticides".

Other Serious Concerns

The report also warns about darker uses of AI, like creating sexual abuse material and fake explicit videos (deepfakes), which mostly harm women and children. AI-generated disinformation is being used to manipulate elections, while cybercriminals use AI for fraud and other crimes.

In addition, AI could have negative impacts on individuals struggling with mental health issues and even driving vulnerable populations to commit suicide. Moreover, the global AI infrastructure is estimated to release huge amounts of CO2 that is contributing to environmental damage.

What the Report Recommends

Because most of the power over AI development will be controlled by major corporations and nations, the report charges that the system is likely to lead to "unjust hierarchical control over critical systems."

To fix this, the suggestions include:

- Independent groups, not AI companies themselves, should test AI systems.

- Countries should cooperate to regulate artificial intelligence technologies instead of imposing a policy on a particular state.

- The states should develop the technical and language expertise to participate in the global negotiations on AI governance.

- However, the global AI governance should address developing countries’ needs to upgrade their infrastructures, such as electricity and data, and strike a balance between sustainability and digitalization.

Conclusion

This UN report is an important first step, giving countries real scientific evidence as they move towards binding international agreements on AI. Its biggest takeaway is this: AI itself is neutral — neither good nor bad on its own. What makes it good or bad for the world are the choices made by governments, firms, and societies in regulating it. Without proper control, AI technologies may well make inequality even worse than it already is. The negotiations to come will be critical in determining the future of the technology.

References

• United Nations News, 'AI explained: Why the world needs to act now', 1 July 2026
• Euronews, 'Window to control AI is closing and it could widen inequality, UN experts warn', 2 July 2026
• Irish Examiner, 'Rapid spread of AI may worsen global inequality, UN warns', 1 July 2026
• Reuters, 'UN report sees enormous potential benefits, big risks in AI', 1 July 2026
• Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, United Nations, July 2026

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Introduction

AI has transformed the way we look at advanced technologies. As the use of AI is evolving, it also raises a concern about AI-based deepfake scams. Where scammers use AI technologies to create deep fake videos, images and audio to deceive people and commit AI-based crimes. Recently a Kerala man fall victim to such a scam. He received a WhatsApp video call, the scammer impersonated the face of the victim’s known friend using AI-based deep fake technology. There is a need for awareness and vigilance to safeguard ourselves from such incidents.

Unveiling the Kerala deep fake video call Scam

The man in Kerala received a WhatsApp video call from a person claiming to be his former colleague in Andhra Pradesh. In actuality, he was the scammer. He asked for help of 40,000 rupees from the Kerala man via google pay. Scammer to gain the trust even mentioned some common friends with the victim. The scammer said that he is at the Dubai airport and urgently need the money for the medical emergency of his sister.

As AI is capable of analysing and processing data such as facial images, videos, and audio creating a realistic deep fake of the same which closely resembles as real one. In the Kerala Deepfake video call scam the scammer made a video call that featured a convincingly similar facial appearance and voice as same to the victim’s colleague which the scammer was impersonating. The Kerala man believing that he was genuinely communicating with his colleague, transferred the money without hesitation. The Kerala man then called his former colleague on the number he had saved earlier in his contact list, and his former colleague said that he has not called him.  Kerala man realised that he had been cheated by a scammer, who has used AI-based deep-fake technology to impersonate his former colleague.

Recognising Deepfake Red Flags

Deepfake-based scams are on the rise, as they pose challenges that really make it difficult to distinguish between genuine and fabricated audio, videos and images. Deepfake technology is capable of creating entirely fictional photos and videos from scratch. In fact, audio can be deepfaked too, to create “voice clones” of anyone.

However, there are some red flags which can indicate the authenticity of the content:

• Video quality- Deepfake videos often have compromised or poor video quality, and unusual blur resolution, which might pose a question to its genuineness.
• Looping videos: Deepfake videos often loop or unusually freeze or where the footage repeats itself, indicating that the video content might be fabricated.
• Verify Separately: Whenever you receive requests for such as financial help, verify the situation by directly contacting the person through a separate channel such as a phone call on his primary contact number.
• Be vigilant: Scammers often possess a sense of urgency leading to giving no time to the victim to think upon it and deceiving them by making a quick decision. So be vigilant and cautious when receiving and entertaining such a sudden emergency which demands financial support from you on an urgent basis.
• Report suspicious activity: If you encounter such activities on your social media accounts or through such calls report it to the platform or to the relevant authority.

Conclusion

The advanced nature of AI deepfake technology has introduced challenges in combatting such AI-based cyber crimes. The Kerala man’s case of falling victim to an AI-based deepfake video call and losing Rs 40,000 serves as an alarming need to remain extra vigilant and cautious in the digital age. So in the reported incident where Kerala man received a call from a person appearing as his former colleague but in actuality, he was a scammer and tricking the victim by using AI-based deepfake technology. By being aware of such types of rising scams and following precautionary measures we can protect ourselves from falling victim to such AI-based cyber crimes. And stay protected from such malicious scammers who exploit these technologies for their financial gain. Stay cautious and safe in the ever-evolving digital landscape.