We will come up with new regulation to tackle deepfakes: IT minister
1 year, 1 month ago

We will come up with new regulation to tackle deepfakes: IT minister

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The electronics and information technology ministry will release a “clear, actionable plan” to tackle deepfakes and misinformation in the next 10 days, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday after meeting social media companies, AI companies, industry body and res NASSCOMearchers. The new legislation could be released through a new act, new rules or amendment to existing rules, Vaishnaw said, adding that all social media companies agreed that labelling and watermarking of deepfakes were necessary. The IT ministry had sent two letters to all social media platforms reminding them of their responsibility to weed out misinformation and deepfakes as mandated by Indian law, HT had reported earlier. Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over misuse of technology and artificial intelligence to create deepfakes and said the media can play a role in raising awareness.

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Delhi HC instructs Centre to appoint members for panel to probe deepfake cases
4 weeks ago

Delhi HC instructs Centre to appoint members for panel to probe deepfake cases

India TV News  

New Delhi: In the wake of rising cases of deepfakes, the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to nominate members for a panel to examine the issue of deepfakes. Earlier, the court had directed the Centre to file a status report on the steps being taken by it to counter the menace of deepfake technology, which is increasing every …

Deepfake Going To Be Serious Menace In Society, Antidote Of Fake AI Would Be Technology Only: Delhi High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepfake Going To Be Serious Menace In Society, Antidote Of Fake AI Would Be Technology Only: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday remarked that deepfake is going to be a serious menace in the society and that the Union Government will have to act on the issue. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the antidote for fake artificial intelligence would be technology only. During the hearing today, …

Breaking News: Modi Govt. To Put End To Deepfake With This Bill, Congress Opposes Decision | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Modi Govt. To Put End To Deepfake With This Bill, Congress Opposes Decision | ABP News

ABP News  

Deepfake refers to a sophisticated form of digital manipulation where artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are used to create or alter video, audio, or images to depict something that never actually occurred. This technology has raised concerns due to its potential for misuse, such as creating fake news, misinformation, or defamatory content. While deepfake technology has legitimate applications in …

SPOTLIGHT | How ‘cheapfakes’ are pushing misinformation in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SPOTLIGHT | How ‘cheapfakes’ are pushing misinformation in the 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

Published : May 31, 2024 18:19 IST - 5 MINS READ The 2024 general election was in full swing when hundreds of social media users shared a video that appeared to show Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying the ruling party wanted to scrap a quota system aimed at undoing centuries of caste discrimination. “From what we can tell, it’s …

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported
8 months ago

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported

India TV News  

It was recently reported that one in four Indians have said that they have recently come across political content which was later discovered to be deepfake. As per the cyber security company McAfee, about 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content, with most concerned about the potential use of Artificial Intelligence -powered deepfakes for impersonating public figures, undermining …

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections

India TV News  

As Microsoft warned India about China's plan to create and amplify AI-generated content to “benefit its interests” amid the seven-phase elections which are starting April 19, the Centre has come down on global digital companies heavily, asking them to fix their platforms as part of a new advisory around artificial intelligence and it’s potential threat during the polls. With major …

IT Minister announces draft AI regulation framework to be released soon
10 months ago

IT Minister announces draft AI regulation framework to be released soon

India TV News  

The government on Tuesday said it is working on to unveil a draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence by June-July this year, amid concerns over a rise in deepfakes and user harm associated with the new technology. While addressing a Nasscom event in New Delhi, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said the government is working on …

What to know about how lawmakers are addressing deepfakes like the ones that victimized Taylor Swift
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about how lawmakers are addressing deepfakes like the ones that victimized Taylor Swift

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said OpenAI and other …

Deepfake-related rules in 7-10 days: Govt to tech firms
11 months, 1 week ago

Deepfake-related rules in 7-10 days: Govt to tech firms

Hindustan Times  

The government will lay down rules on deepfakes by notifying amendments to the IT Rules in the next seven to 10 days, minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told social media companies on Thursday, citing their purported lack of action on such content, a person aware of the matter said. These include proposed amendments to the …

Centre likely to amend IT rules to define deepfakes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre likely to amend IT rules to define deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is considering amending the Information Technology Rules, 2021, to explicitly define deepfakes and make it obligatory for all intermediaries to make “reasonable efforts” to not host them, a move aimed at giving its two advisories on deepfakes legal backing, HT learns. Two, in line with Chandrasekhar’s meetings with the industry and his public …

Deepfakes: Clear and present danger
1 year ago

Deepfakes: Clear and present danger

India Today  

Before you hit the forward button on your smartphone app next time, pause for a minute. “Deepfakes are definitely one of the big here-and-now problems of AI,” says London-based technology expert, author and start-up mentor Jaspreet Bindra. And as Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union minister of state for electronics and information technology, says in the accompanying interview, “The phenomenon of deepfakes, …

Deepfake menace: Govt warns of stern action, meets social media platforms
1 year ago

Deepfake menace: Govt warns of stern action, meets social media platforms

Live Mint  

To tackle the deepfake issue, a review meeting between the government and the social media platforms was held on Tuesday, said a report by PTI citing sources. According to the report, some social media platforms have complied and those who are “slow” in doing so have been given additional time. In Tuesday's meeting, the government has made it clear that …

Centre issuing advisories on social media firms for 100% compliance on Deepfake content
1 year ago

Centre issuing advisories on social media firms for 100% compliance on Deepfake content

India TV News  

With the rising cases of Deepfake photos and videos, the IT Ministry is set to issue advisories to social media intermediaries in the next two days. This will ensure 100 per cent compliance for tackling deepfake content on social media and save people from any misinformation, Rajeev Chandrasekhar the Minister of State for Electronics and IT mentioned. During the second …

The legal net to trap peddlers of deepfakes
1 year ago

The legal net to trap peddlers of deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

The most recent victim of sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence enabled deepfake videos being made viral is actor Alia Bhatt. Beware if you search to From harming reputations through fake imagery, including nudity or sexually explicit acts, spreading false information or fake news, manipulating elections or public opinion about elected representatives or political figures, to committing financial frauds, deepfakes or misuse …

Deepfake is not in our interest; company complies with all local laws: YouTube
1 year ago

Deepfake is not in our interest; company complies with all local laws: YouTube

The Hindu  

Deepfake videos are not in the interest of YouTube as none of the stakeholders want to associate themselves with platforms that allow fake news or misinformation, a senior company official has said. YouTube Director Global Head of Responsibility Timothy Katz said the company removes content that is not compliant with policy and tries to recommend videos from credible sources in …

Google to tackle deepfakes the right way: VP Saikat Mitra
1 year ago

Google to tackle deepfakes the right way: VP Saikat Mitra

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Google is crafting a policy to educate creators on the proper use of ‘synthetic’ or deepfake content, as well as how to prevent its misuse. “YouTube’s also working on policy expect content creators to disclose that this content has synthetic media and altering reality, and the consequences of not following that,” he added. Concern over synthetic content gained …

‘Misinformation is our bigger concern than deepfake’: Karnataka IT minister after Centre's move
1 year ago

‘Misinformation is our bigger concern than deepfake’: Karnataka IT minister after Centre's move

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge said the misinformation and circulation of fake news is a bigger threat to democracy as compared to artificial intelligence-generated deepfake content. His comments came after the central government announced a crackdown on deepfake content on social media, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over its misuse. The Supreme Court has already expressed its …

After Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake video row, IT minister's 7-day deadline for social media
1 year, 1 month ago

After Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake video row, IT minister's 7-day deadline for social media

Hindustan Times  

Minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday said the government will assist citizens in filing FIR against social media platforms for violation of IT rules in case they are aggrieved from objectionable content like deepfakes. Minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar The Union minister also said social media platforms have been given seven …

On deepfakes on social media platforms, government's big move to help citizens
1 year, 1 month ago

On deepfakes on social media platforms, government's big move to help citizens

India Today  

The government will assign a special officer to look into the deepfake menace on online platforms and also to assist citizens in filing FIRs as and when they spot fake content online, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. "From today onwards, MeitY and the Government of India will nominate a Rule Seven officer and will …

Centre sets deepfake crackdown in motion
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre sets deepfake crackdown in motion

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Union government will bring in a new regulation to deal with deepfakes and so-called synthetic content online, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday after a meeting with social media and technology companies, an industry body, and academics. READ | ‘Wait till Nov 24’: Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Centre's actions against deepfakes Calling deepfakes a “new …

New regulation to tackle deepfakes soon; Vaishnaw meets social media platforms
1 year, 1 month ago

New regulation to tackle deepfakes soon; Vaishnaw meets social media platforms

The Hindu  

Terming deepfakes as a new threat to democracy, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the government will come up with new regulations soon to tackle deepfakes. The minister, who met social media platforms on the deepfake issue on Thursday, said that companies have agreed on the need for clear actionable work in areas such as detection, prevention, strengthening …

Rules coming soon on deepfakes, says Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 1 month ago

Rules coming soon on deepfakes, says Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government would make rules around deepfakes, synthetic media that mimics authentic images, video and audio, and set out rules to prevent their dissemination online. “Within 10 days, we will come up with clear actionable items on four pillars,” Mr. Vaishnaw said. ‘More needs to be done’ Labelling or …

Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards, accused to be penalised | Deets inside
1 year, 1 month ago

Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards, accused to be penalised | Deets inside

India TV News  

With the rising cases related to DeepFake, which was recently flagged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other prominent celebrities, it has been reported that the government and social media companies are working towards bringing detailed guidelines for detecting, preventing and spreading of such misleading and fake video content within the next ten days. Addressing a press conference after …

Centre to penalise creators, platforms hosting deepfakes: IT Minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre to penalise creators, platforms hosting deepfakes: IT Minister

India Today  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the Centre will soon bring in new legislation or make amendments to existing laws to tackle the increasing concern around deepfakes. These weaken trust in society and its institutions," the IT Minister said after his meeting with various stakeholders, including social media platforms, Nasscom and other professors from the field of artificial …

Govt may tell platforms to end deepfakes voluntarily
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt may tell platforms to end deepfakes voluntarily

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The government is likely to seek robust technology and AI-based solutions from social media platforms and significant intermediaries to proactively scan for, and flag, deepfake content on their platforms, two senior officials said seeking anonymity. Platforms will be discussing voluntary mechanisms to identify and block deepfake content that may be potentially harmful during high-level meetings with officials …

‘Wait till Nov 24’: Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Centre's actions against deepfakes
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Wait till Nov 24’: Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Centre's actions against deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that the government is likely to take some "major steps" on the issue of deepfakes, ANI reported. Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns over the misuse of technology and artificial intelligence to create deepfakes and said the media can play a role in raising awareness since …

IT Ministry summons social media companies over deepfakes
1 year, 1 month ago

IT Ministry summons social media companies over deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

The electronics and information technology ministry has summoned officials from major social media companies for a meeting on “Nuisances of deepfake content on Social Media Platform” on November 23. The summon to social media companies was sent two days after IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the ministry would call them to brainstorm about deepfakes. A day after a viral …

Will hold meets with social media platforms to discuss deepfakes: IT minister Vaishnaw
1 year, 1 month ago

Will hold meets with social media platforms to discuss deepfakes: IT minister Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology intends to call social media platforms in the next few days to brainstorm over tackling deepfakes, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. A day after a viral fake video of Telugu actor Rashmika Mandanna sparked concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence and its potential to further gender violence online, the IT …

Indian government cracks down on deepfakes, issues notices to social media giants
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian government cracks down on deepfakes, issues notices to social media giants

Live Mint  

In a move to combat the rising threat of deepfakes, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued notices to major social media platforms, demanding immediate action to identify and remove deceptive content, reported ANI. Highlighting a significant policy shift, Vaishnaw pointed out that the 'Safe Harbour' Clause, which had previously shielded social media platforms, may no …

PM raises concerns over tech misuse, deepfakes
1 year, 1 month ago

PM raises concerns over tech misuse, deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concerns over misuse of technology and artificial intelligence to create deepfakes and said the media can play a role in raising awareness since a large section of society does not have the wherewithal to ascertain the veracity of content. The Prime Minister’s remarks came amid major concerns and outrage over a series of …

PM Modi warns against deepfakes; calls on media to educate people on misinformation
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi warns against deepfakes; calls on media to educate people on misinformation

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes as problematic, and as one of the looming issues going ahead asking media to educate people about this phenomenon. He said that many of the deepfakes generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence appeared very real and that the consequent disinformation could lead to much …

After actor’s viral video, IT ministry sends social media firms two letters on deepfake regulations
1 year, 1 month ago

After actor’s viral video, IT ministry sends social media firms two letters on deepfake regulations

Hindustan Times  

The Union ministry of electronics and IT on Tuesday directed social media platforms to ensure that they act to weed out misinformation and deepfakes as mandated by Indian law, a day after a viral fake video of Telugu actor Rashmika Mandanna sparked concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence and its potential to further gender violence online. They are further …

Govt asks social media firms to identify, remove misinformation, deepfakes within 36 hours
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt asks social media firms to identify, remove misinformation, deepfakes within 36 hours

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has issued an advisory to major social media companies to identify misinformation, deepfakes and other content that violates rules and remove those within 36 hours after being reported to them, an official statement said on Tuesday. "The Centre today issued an advisory to the significant social media intermediaries to ensure that due diligence is exercised and reasonable efforts …

Take a step to regulate deepfakes
1 year, 11 months ago

Take a step to regulate deepfakes

The Hindu  

In William Golding’s famous novel, Lord of the Flies, Jack emphasises the importance of following rules and establishing a system of governance among the boys. Creating tensions in the neighbourhood There are three areas where deepfakes end up being a lethal tool in the hands of India’s non-friendly neighbours and non-state actors to create tensions in the country. Similarly, in …

Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
2 years ago

Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s cyberspace watchdog, is rolling out new regulations, to be effective from January 10, to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. Deepfake technology is now being used for nefarious purposes like scams and hoaxes, celebrity pornography, election manipulation, social engineering, automated disinformation attacks, identity theft and …

The threat of deepfakes
3 years, 11 months ago

The threat of deepfakes

The Hindu  

The protesters who created chaos in Capitol Hill on January 6 believe that the 2020 U.S. election was stolen by the Democrats. Deepfakes — synthetic media, meaning media that are either manipulated or wholly generated by Artificial Intelligence — even have the power to threaten the electoral outcome of the world’s oldest democracy. So far, it has not enacted any …

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