Deepfake Misuse Can Land You in Jail for 3 Years; Warns Centre
Bureau,Odishabarta
New Delhi:The Indian government has issued a reminder to social media platforms following the viral spread of deepfake videos featuring popular actors Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif.
These deepfake videos have raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence to disseminate disinformation.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has sent an advisory to social media platforms, emphasizing the legal provisions and potential penalties related to deepfake creation and circulation.
They have specifically referred to Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with “punishment for cheating by personating using a computer resource.” This section entails imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to one lakh rupees for those found guilty.
Rashmika Mandanna expressed her concern, calling the episode “extremely scary” and highlighting the potential harm caused by the misuse of technology.
Several voices in the film industry, including legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, have called for legal action in response to this incident.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring safety and trust for Indian citizens. He also pointed out that IT rules enacted in April 2023 require platforms to swiftly remove misinformation reported by users or the government. Failure to comply can lead to legal action under the Indian Penal Code.
Despite these developments, the deepfake video remains accessible on social media platforms.
Deepfakes refer to synthetic media, which includes videos, images, or audio recordings generated and altered using advanced artificial intelligence techniques, particularly deep learning algorithms.
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WHAT IS A DEEPFAKE (?)
Deepfake technology has been used for entertainment and creative purposes. However, its potential for misuse calls for the establishment of ethical guidelines and regulatory measures to address the possible risks and consequences associated with the manipulation of digital media.
Deep fakes refer to synthetic media, which includes videos, images, or audio recordings generated and altered using advanced artificial intelligence techniques, particularly deep learning algorithms.
These techniques involve the use of deep neural networks that can learn and replicate patterns from extensive datasets. Deepfakes are well-known for their ability to create remarkably realistic and often misleading content, especially in the realm of facial manipulation and voice synthesis.
The term ‘deepfake’ combines ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake.’ These synthetic media have garnered attention due to their capacity to overlay one person’s face onto another person’s body in videos; creating the illusion that the person is engaged in actions or statements they never actually performed.
Source;India Today
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