A video is going viral on social media, in which it is claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ‘Free AC Scheme’ for the citizens of the country. According to the video, people can get a free air conditioner (AC) using their Aadhar card. Considering the summer season, people are blindly trusting this attractive claim and sharing it extensively. But is the government really running such a scheme? Government agency PIB (PIB Fact Check) has told the truth behind this video. Let us know the real facts.
PM Modi’s video is going viral on social media; This is the claim
This video circulating on the internet and social media platforms has created a stir everywhere. In the viral video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen speaking from a public meeting or stage, in which he is saying that the central government is going to distribute free air conditioners (AC) to all the citizens of the country. The video claims that no documents are required to avail the benefits of this scheme; To get free AC you just have to show your Aadhar card.
PIB Fact Check revealed the truth; This video was declared ‘fake’
When this video started spreading widely, ‘PIB Fact Check’, the official fact-checking agency of the Government of India, took notice of the matter. Posting the video on its official PIB clarified that neither the Central Government nor the Prime Minister has announced any such ‘free AC scheme’. This is completely fake and false news.
The dangerous game of AI; Video made using deepfake technology
PIB investigation also revealed that modern technology was misused to make this video. As per fact-check report, this video is not original; Rather, it has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake tools. PM Modi’s voice and lip movements have been modified using AI to make the video look real. Nowadays, fraudsters and people with ill intentions are using such AI-generated videos to mislead and defraud common people.
**Avoid this mistake at all costs; You may be a victim of a major scam**
Cyber criminals who want to steal your personal data are often behind such attractive and tempting messages. These fake videos are often accompanied by a ‘registration link’. Clicking on this link may empty your bank account as you may be asked for personal information like Aadhaar number, bank details or OTP. PIB has advised not to forward or share such misleading messages or videos on WhatsApp groups or social media without verifying them.
**Where will you get correct information about government schemes? Note these details**
If you want accurate and reliable information about any government welfare scheme, then always trust the official source only. For information about all the real schemes of the Central Government, visit the official portal **myscheme.gov.in**. If you receive any such suspicious message, you can forward it to the official PIB Fact Check WhatsApp number or email ID to find out the truth.
