Fact Check: Viral AI Photos of Prime Minister Modi's Pune Visit Unveiled

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Pune, 1st August 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Pune today has garnered significant attention on social media. Photos of his darshan at the iconic Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati and receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award have been widely shared. Additionally, images of PM Modi strolling through Tulshibagh, Bhajimandai, and other prominent locations in Pune have also gone viral. However, it has now come to light that these particular photos are not real but are AI-generated by Nikhil Jagtap from Pune.

The AI-generated photos depict Prime Minister Modi engaging in various activities across Pune. These include visiting the Pune Metro Station, Mahatma Phule Bhaji Mandai, Tulshi Bagh, Market Yard, Market Yard Bhaji Market, Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Museum, and P L Deshpande Park.

In one image, PM Modi is seen traveling on the metro, while in others, he is taking darshan at the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and interacting with children at P L Deshpande Park.

It is essential to clarify that these AI photos are imaginative depictions and do not portray real events or actions taken during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Pune. The purpose of these AI-generated images is to showcase what it might have been like if PM Modi had visited these famous places in the city.

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As the AI photos continue to circulate on social media, it is crucial for the public to be aware of their origin and nature. Misinformation and manipulated content can spread quickly, leading to misunderstandings and false narratives. Fact-checking and verifying the authenticity of images before sharing them can help prevent the spread of misleading information.