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Tighter rules coming, says MoS IT after Sachin Tendulkar deepfake video surfaces

15Jan

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Tighter rules coming, says MoS IT after Sachin Tendulkar deepfake video surfaces

[ad_1] After legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deepfake video doing the rounds, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed deepfakes as a threat to the safety and trust of Indian users, saying the government will soon notify tighter rules under the IT Act to ensure compliance by platforms.In a post on X, Tendulkar mentioned the doctored video - where he is seen promoting a gaming application - and expressed concerns about the misuse of technology. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Taking to X, the Minister of State for IT and Electronics thanked Tendulkar for flagging the deepfake video and said "#DeepFakes and misinformation powered by #AI are a threat to Safety&Trust of Indian users and represents harm & legal violation that platforms have to prevent and ...

After dramatic twists, AI in 2023 goes mainstream; India sets user safety, privacy, guardrails

1Jan

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After dramatic twists, AI in 2023 goes mainstream; India sets user safety, privacy, guardrails

[ad_1] India enacted new laws on data privacy and storage as it moved to a higher gear to safeguard users and define the compliance framework for BigTech in 2023 when technology galloped at an unprecedented pace.From excitement and awe around Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the virality of OpenAI's ChatGPT and India's crackdown on deepfakes to New Delhi's determined moves on digital sovereignty, dramatic twists and turns in the tech landscape defined an eventful 2023. The spotlight was clearly on the social media platforms and BigTech. India's resolve to safeguard netizens from new kinds of user harms emerging in the digital space was clear, as the government moved decisively to craft regulations and laws. It crafted a future-ready framework that would not just protect digital personal ...

For large nation like India, deepfakes a problematic issue for conducting safe, fair polls: MoS IT

31Dec

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For large nation like India, deepfakes a problematic issue for conducting safe, fair polls: MoS IT

[ad_1] Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that for a large, connected nation like India, deepfakes and misinformation represent a "very problematic issue" for conducting safe, free and fair elections.With respect to tackling deepfakes and misinformation, he said social media platforms are under watch on remedial actions they take in next 7-10 days on 'advisories' issued by the government. The minister also promised that inaction on their part may prompt amendment to the IT Rules that will be more "prescriptive". In an interview with PTI, Chandrasekhar, who is Minister of State for IT and Electronics, counted the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) legislation, setting up of grievances appellate panels and tighter accountability enforced on digital platforms for user safety...

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video: After AI misuse, Meta helps track down 4 suspects

20Dec

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Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video: After AI misuse, Meta helps track down 4 suspects

[ad_1] Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video: Four suspects involved in uploading a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandana online have been tracked and the hunt is on to nab the main conspirator, police said on Wednesday. However, the four suspects turned out to be uploaders, not creators, the police said, adding that they were looking for the key conspirator in the case. Out of the four suspects, three have been tracked based on the details provided by Meta, the company that owns and operates social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.The investigation encountered an obstacle since the accused had reportedly removed and deleted information from their accounts, making it difficult for authorities to locate them. The Delhi Police's cyber experts are currently searching for...

After Alia Bhatt deepfake video goes viral, know these top 10 crucial safety tips

27Nov

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After Alia Bhatt deepfake video goes viral, know these top 10 crucial safety tips

[ad_1] In the latest wave of deepfake scandals, a manipulated video featuring Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has emerged, raising serious questions about the implications of artificial intelligence for spreading large-scale harm. The video, currently circulating on various social media platforms, showcases Alia's face seamlessly superimposed onto another woman, who dons a stylish blue floral co-ord set and engages with the camera. The Alia Bhatt deepfake video follows the recent deepfake episodes involving Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, and Kajol, adding to the growing unease surrounding the misuse of advanced AI technology.Not long ago, a manipulated video of Kajol made headlines when an original clip featuring influencer Rosie Breen was used as part of the 'Get Ready With Me' trend on...

PM Narendra Modi gives AI warning, calls deepfakes problematic; know how to spot them and to stay safe

17Nov

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PM Narendra Modi gives AI warning, calls deepfakes problematic; know how to spot them and to stay safe

[ad_1] On Friday, November 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the galloping problem of deepfakes in India. For the unaware, deepfake is an artificial intelligence (AI) technology where media, such as photos, videos, and audio are hyper-realistically manipulated to make it seem extremely real even though it is fake. The latest case was of actress Rashmika Mandanna, who became a victim of the latest such horrific attack. PM Modi was addressing journalists at the Diwali Milan program at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.During the address, he flagged the misuse of AI for creating 'deepfakes', and said the media must educate people about this crisis. The issue of deepfakes has even caused some celebs to take action in court. Earlier this year, actor Anil Kapoor successfully fought...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Congress demands deepfake redressal, Google to invest in Character.AI, more

11Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Congress demands deepfake redressal, Google to invest in Character.AI, more

[ad_1] Diwali is almost here, and while India is all set to enter the festive weekend, the artificial intelligence space is ever so buzzing. In the first incident, Maharashtra Congress asked the state government to intervene and set up a committee to create a legal, regulatory framework to deal with the issue of deepfakes. In another incident, Google is currently in talks to invest capital worth hundreds of millions of dollars into the popular character-based AI chatbot platform Character.AI. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Congress demands Maharashtra govt to deal with deepfakesThe Maharashtra Congress is urging the state government to establish a committee to develop a legal and regulatory framework for addressing deepfakes created by AI, reported PTI. T...

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake row: What happened and how to identify such videos

7Nov

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Rashmika Mandanna deepfake row: What happened and how to identify such videos

[ad_1] On November 5, a video of actor Rashmika Mandanna emerged online where she can be allegedly seen entering an elevator. The video went viral on social media, but soon it was revealed that it was not Mandanna at all. In fact, it was a masterfully created deepfake video where the actor's face was superimposed on that of a British-Indian influencer. The video has now created a huge row over just how dangerous is this AI-powered technology, how can it be spotted to mitigate misinformation, and how can people protect themselves from being impersonated.Before we get into the incident, we should know what deepfake means. Deepfake is an AI technology where media, such as photos, videos, and audio are hyper-realistically manipulated to make it seem extremely real. Mandanna has become a vic...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt’s warning over deepfakes, Ant Group to launch AI products, and more

6Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Govt’s warning over deepfakes, Ant Group to launch AI products, and more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Karnataka's Mysore Sales International Ltd (MSIL) is set to introduce a groundbreaking AI-powered platform to enhance its chit-fund business. In a separate development, Alibaba's Ant Group received Chinese government approval to deploy AI products based on its Large Language Model (LLM) called Bailing. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar also issued a warning for social media platforms about their responsibility in countering AI-powered deepfakes and misinformation.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. MSIL to get AI-powered platformOn Monday, Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil announced that Mysore Sales International Ltd (MSIL) will get a first-of-its-kind AI-powered platform soon. According to a PTI report, the state-run company could scale up its chit-...