35 arrested nationwide for misuse of social media and AI ahead of elections
Summary
Nepal Police arrested 35 individuals nationwide for misusing social media and AI to spread misinformation and disrupt the House of Representatives elections.
Key Points
- Nepal Police arrested 35 individuals across the country for anti-election activities and misuse of social media and AI.
- Suspects are under investigation for spreading rumours and false propaganda to undermine election security.
- Special monitoring mechanisms have been deployed through Cyber Bureau and police offices nationwide during the election period.
- An AI unit at Police Headquarters is operational to monitor AI misuse and support law enforcement actions.
