The manipulation of various videos of celebs using deepfake technology has grabbed the nation’s attention. Despite legal safeguards, the identification of synthetic media remains a major challenge
In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Indian government is taking proactive measures to combat the spread of misinformation facilitated by these messaging platforms. Fuelled by the surge in artificial intelligence-driven deep fake videos featuring politicians, the centre is now invoking a contentious law to hold WhatsApp accountable for the content shared on its platform