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Rajnath Singh warns AI is like Bhasmasur can burn with deepfakes and autonomous weapons
Politics
Published on 30 April 2026
He says AI demands strict controls, not rosy optimism
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to treat AI as a dual-use technology—useful for defence projects yet dangerous when misused. He warned that deepfakes, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapon systems can escalate threats, comparing unchecked AI misuse to the mythological Bhasmasur. At the same time, he pointed to successful AI integration like Operation Sindoor.
- Rajnath Singh highlights AI’s dual-use risk in defence
- Deepfakes, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapons are key threats
- He compares AI misuse to Bhasmasur’s unstoppable danger
- AI is still being integrated in defence projects
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