Can India tackle deepfakes? – DW – 12/21/2023
With national elections due next year, India is set to unveil regulations to control the spread of deepfakes on social media. But will the legislation be enough?
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With national elections due next year, India is set to unveil regulations to control the spread of deepfakes on social media. But will the legislation be enough?
Ashwini Vaishnaw: In May 2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Sanchar Sathi portal to help citizens track and block lost and stolen mobile phones. With the help of the portal, the device can be deactivated even if the new SIM card has been inserted as the device is tracked through its unique identification number (IMEI).
Deepfakes could be subject to action under the current IT Rules, particularly Rule 3(1)(b), which mandates the removal of 12 types of content within 24 hours of receiving user complaints, said Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
New Delhi, November 29 (IANS): As the Indian government takes tough stand on AI-generated fake content especially deepfakes, Google on Wednesday said the company's collaboration with the Indian government for a multi-stakeholder discussion aligns with its
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