NHRC finds organised misuse of technology during September protests
Summary
NHRC reports organised misuse of technology in September Gen Z protests to incite violence, highlighting AI-generated fake content and security lapses.
Key Points
- NHRC concludes technology was used to systematically mislead and incite violence during September Gen Z protests.
- AI-generated fake photos and videos of key government buildings being destroyed circulated before protests began.
- A fake Nepal Police Facebook page urged protesters to wear school uniforms to avoid police force.
- Hackers displayed protest slogans on school digital boards, while a TikTok account encouraged bringing petrol bombs to protests.
- Government and security agencies failed to act on clear online warning signs and misinformation.
