India’s IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced plans to formulate new regulations to combat the growing threat of deepfakes. Following discussions with social media platforms on the issue, the minister highlighted the need for clear actions in detection, prevention, reporting mechanisms, and user awareness. Vaishnaw stated that the drafting of regulations would commence immediately, either as amendments to existing frameworks or through entirely new rules. Deepfakes, digitally manipulated and synthetic media, pose a significant risk to democracy, prompting the government to address the issue promptly. The next meeting in December will focus on follow-up actions and regulatory details.
Indian Government to Introduce Regulations Addressing Deepfake Threats to Democracy
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