‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women

A freelance model named Samreen Ayoub from India-administered Kashmir became a victim of fabricated sexualized video content using AI.
The use of AI is aiding the creation of sexualized imagery and propaganda, particularly targeting Muslim women, which garnered significant online engagement.
Researchers have observed a growing trend of politically motivated use of AI to create content that contributes to a culture of abuse and humiliation.
The phenomenon reflects broader patterns of misogyny and communal dominance where Muslim women’s bodies are being used as battlegrounds for asserting superiority.
Victims like Ayoub face real and enduring harm, including threats, loss of professional opportunities, and a decreased sense of safety on social media platforms.
Existing Indian laws have limitations in addressing AI-generated and manipulated content, leading to an environment where perpetrators often remain unaccountable.

‘Looked so real’: How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women | Islamophobia