Study Finds AI Weaponized to Create Anti-Muslim Hate Content in India

IQNA – A new report reveals that a small but active network of right-wing accounts in India is exploiting AI tools to mass-produce anti-Muslim imagery, generating synthetic images and videos that dehumanize and incite violence against the minority community.

The study examined over 1,300 AI-generated images and videos from nearly 300 accounts on platforms such as X, Facebook, and Instagram, revealing that the content often portrays Muslims in violent, sexualized, or dehumanized ways.

Many of the images use visually appealing artistic styles, which appear designed to bypass moderation systems and attract younger viewers. Researchers identified four main types of content: conspiracy narratives falsely depicting Muslims as plotting against national interests, dehumanizing imagery portraying them as threatening figures, sexualized depictions of Muslim women that reinforce harmful stereotypes, and violent scenes disguised in popular art styles that normalize sectarian conflict.

Despite these trends, platforms largely failed to act, with none of 187 flagged posts being removed.

Instagram generated nearly two million interactions, illustrating the reach of this content even with fewer posts than X.

The study warns that unchecked AI-driven propaganda could increase social tensions, cause psychological harm, and potentially lead to real-world violence, calling on social media companies, policymakers, and AI developers to enforce stricter oversight and transparency measures.

 Source: Islamicity.org