ThePrint NationalInterest: Deepfake on duty: When Shekhar Gupta asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations
Oct 25, 2025
The discussion dives into the government's recent announcement of gallantry awards and the mystery behind missing citations. Shekhar Gupta uses an AI, Grok, to fetch details, leading to surprising findings about fabricated information. The verification process reveals discrepancies and highlights the dangers of AI in misinformation. Gupta emphasizes lessons learned about AI’s potential for creativity and its vulnerabilities, ultimately suggesting it shapes a new era of information warfare.
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AI Caddy Led A Reporter Down A Rabbit Hole
- Shekhar Gupta used an AI 'caddy' named Grok to read purported Operation Sindhu citations overnight.
- The AI led him into a deep rabbit hole that felt like a reporter's dream but raised many doubts.
AI Generates Convincing, Highly Specific Claims
- Grok produced vivid, detailed citations claiming aircraft damage, deep strikes and heroic acts that sounded authoritative.
- The details included missile proximity fuses, S-400 damage, deep incursions and named individuals, which amplified credibility.
Too-Good Details Raised Immediate Red Flags
- Many claims from Grok contradicted known operational facts and common sense, creating red flags.
- Examples included within-visual dogfights, cross-border strikes, and named submarine squadron commanders that didn't match reality.