Protection against deepfakes
A recent interim order of the Bombay High Court protects the rights of actor Akshay Kumar, writes SANJEEV SIROHI.
A recent interim order of the Bombay High Court protects the rights of actor Akshay Kumar, writes SANJEEV SIROHI.
The actor has requested an injunction to prevent such misuse and protect his digital presence from being exploited through online platforms or advertisements.
Examples highlighted include AI-manipulated videos where Abhishek appears to kiss co-stars, or where Aishwarya is shown dining with Salman Khan while Abhishek fumes behind her.
Four days after the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk amid violent protests inLeh over the demand for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the SixthSchedule, a deepfake video of Ladakh DGP Dr. S D Singh has surfaced, falsely claiming that the arrest was made without evidence.
In the purported video that has since gone viral on social media, the Ladakh DGP is heard claiming that Wangchuk was arrested on the directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh without any evidence.
As many in the entertainment industry navigate this legal path, the spotlight shifts from film reels to digital reels. Bollywood fame today comes with new responsibilities and new vulnerabilities.
Delhi High Court rules in favor of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, banning misuse of her name, image, and likeness through AI, deepfakes, or online content, protecting her dignity and privacy.
Vidya Balan warns fans against fake AI-generated deepfake video, urging caution and verification before sharing misleading content.
Scarlett Johansson has flagged a viral AI-generated protest video against Kanye West's antisemitism, emphasising the ‘misuse of AI.’
On 23 November 2021, the 194 member states of UNESCO adopted the recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The recommendation provided a basis for making AI systems work for the good of humanity, individuals, societies, the environment, and ecosystems and to prevent harm.
