Quick redress key weapon in battle against deepfakes, say experts

Deepfake AI-generated video of actor Rashmika Mandanna has put the issue of regulation of such technology at the forefront

The Delhi Police Special Cell recently registered a first information report (FIR) in connection with deepfake AI-generated video of actor Rashmika Mandanna, putting the issue regulating such technology at the forefront.

Experts say a faster redress mechanism is the need of the hour.

The FIR has been registered under Sections 465 (forgery) and 469 (harming reputation) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Sections 66C (identity theft) and 66E (privacy violation) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

“The legal rights of artists in regard to deepfake videos are still a developing area of law. However, there are a few general