Published: 24 October 2025General
ECI Issues Advisory on AI-Generated Content Ahead of Bihar Elections
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an advisory to all political parties regarding the responsible use and disclosure of AI-generated content and synthetic information during election campaigns. The advisory was triggered by reports of hyper-realistic AI-generated political content potentially misrepresenting leaders or spreading false narratives.
The ECI directed parties to clearly label all AI-generated or synthetically altered content with visible disclosures. Failure to comply may attract action under the Model Code of Conduct and applicable digital/election-law provisions, including the IT Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021. The advisory also covers deepfake videos, voice cloning, and AI-modified images used in campaign materials and social media.
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Frequently asked questions
What advisory did ECI issue regarding AI-generated content ahead of Bihar elections?
The **Election Commission of India (ECI)** issued an advisory to all political parties requiring **clear labelling of all AI-generated or synthetically altered content** with visible disclosures during Bihar Assembly election campaigns. Non-compliance may attract action under the **Model Code of Conduct and Section 171C of IPC**.
What is Section 171C IPC and how does it relate to ECI AI advisory?
**Section 171C of the IPC** deals with **undue influence at elections**. The ECI's advisory on AI-generated content stated that non-compliance with disclosure requirements for AI content during Bihar elections may attract action under this section along with the Model Code of Conduct.
Why did ECI issue an advisory on AI and deepfakes ahead of Bihar elections?
The ECI advisory was triggered by reports of **hyper-realistic AI-generated political content** potentially misrepresenting leaders or spreading false narratives. The advisory covers **deepfake videos, voice cloning, and AI-modified images** used in campaign materials and social media.
What types of AI content must be disclosed under ECI Bihar election advisory?
Under the ECI advisory, political parties must disclose **deepfake videos, voice cloning, AI-modified images, and all synthetically altered content** used in campaign materials and social media during Bihar Assembly elections. All such content must carry **visible labels**.
What action can ECI take for non-compliance with AI content disclosure during Bihar elections?
Non-compliance with the ECI advisory on AI-generated content during Bihar elections may attract action under the **Model Code of Conduct** and **Section 171C of the IPC** (undue influence at elections). All political parties were directed to clearly label AI or synthetic content.
