Deep fakes are shaking the foundations of trust in India's online world. From altered celebrity videos to manipulated political messages, this phenomenon raises alarms at the highest levels of government, including concerns from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This report dives into the complexities of deep fakes, examining their potential for social chaos and the strategies India is employing to combat this growing menace.

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A day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on AI risks at the G20 Virtual Summit, the Indian government announced that it is set to soon come up with regulations to tackle the deepfake concerns, including holding social media platforms and content creators responsible for the menace.

'Serious threat to democracy': India to soon introduce regulations to curb deepfake menace

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the misuse of deepfake and AI becoming increasingly concerning while mentioning a Garba video that showed his lookalike, a new detail emerged in the incident.

Indian PM Modi's doppelganger Vikas Mahante says it's him, not deepfake in viral Garba video

As the world leaders came together for the virtual G20 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the AI boom but cautioned the world against the misuse of AI, as in deepfake technology.

G20 Virtual Summit: PM Modi backs AI boom but cautions society on its misuse like deepfakes

After Katrina Kaif and Rashmika Mandanna, a deepfake of actor Kajol has also surfaced on social media. Let's take a look at how deepfakes have taken over showbiz.

Indian Celebs vs Deepfakes

In this episode of Tech It Out, we tell you how deepfake technology is. We explain how easy it is to buy sensitive data about U.S. Military personnel. Find out how tech solutions are helping people with Parkinson's disease. Don't miss out – watch the full show for all the details.

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While many may know actor Rashmika Mandanna as India's national crush, they may be unaware that she is a part of BTS ARMY. Let's take a look at some lesser-known facts about the actor.

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After Rashmika Mandanna, Indian actress Katrina Kaif's deepfake photo from 'Tiger 3' has gone viral.

Gravitas: Katrina Kaif's deepfake image goes viral

Another actor has become a victim of deep fake technology and this time, it is Indian star Katrina Kaif, now a digitally altered video of the actor.

After Rashmika, Katrina Kaif becomes the latest victim of deepfake

Another actor has become a victim of deep fake technology and this time, it is Indian star Rashmika Mandanna, now a digitally altered video of the actor.

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Artificial Intelligence is at again! A new deepfake video is now trending and for all the wrong reasons. Actress Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video has become possibly the most-watched video of the day as it shows a woman, wearing a black outfit entering a lift.

WATCH: Rashmika Mandanna's viral deepfake video will leave you aghast, Amitabh Bachchan asks for legal action

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video | Decoding the dangers of AI

Photo apps digitally undressing women, sexualized text-to-image prompts creating "AI girls" and manipulated images fueling "sextortion" rackets -- a boom in deepfake porn is outpacing US and European efforts to regulate the technology.

In age of AI, women battle rise of deepfake porn

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a televised address declared martial law and ordered full-scale mobilisation of troops for an all-out war against Ukraine.

Fake video of Vladimir Putin announcing full-scale war against Ukraine broadcast on Russian TV

AI tools are also impressing users the world over. Industry leaders who helped build the technology are literally the ones warning against the impending ai revolution. Experts have warned that artificial intelligence could lead to extinction. Why are Industry Leaders worried about AI?

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"I actually like Ron DeSantis a lot," Hillary Clinton reveals in a surprise online endorsement video. "He's just the kind of guy this country needs, and I really mean that.

2024 US Presidential election: Deepfake videos flood social media before poll

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now very much become part of our lives. In our imagination previously, the concept was limited to scary-looking robots trying to topple humanity.

Scammer poses as friend using AI face-swapping tech, makes man pay $600K

A judge in California, USA has ordered billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to be interviewed under oath about whether he made certain comments about Tesla's Autopilot features.

Musk told to testify after his lawyer suggests his Autopilot claim could be 'deepfake'

This week on #TechItOut with Ankit Tuteja: + Russia is improving its combat capabilities + China's new surveillance plans + How Deepfake technology is ruining women's lives

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Deepfake porn is a real threat. It can be traumatic for victims. There is more that you need to know and learn about the dangers of Deepfake porn. And most importantly, find out how we can fight it.

The battle against deepfake pornography

Technology has advanced so much that you can now easily create fake videos and images. With the help of digital technologies, you can replace a person's face with that of another individual. It may be fun as long as it doesn't harm anyone. But unfortunately, that's not the case. Deepfake technology has become a growing concern. It is being weaponised against women. Watch this video for more details.

AI-generated porn: a nightmare for women

A 22-year-old man from Long Island, US, was sentenced this week to six months behind bars for posting deepfake photos of underage females on porn sites. More than shock, this news came as a matter of grave concern as it gives a glimpse of what the future may look like for all genders, especially for women.

Explained: Why deepfake porn is a massive concern amid artificial intelligence hype

Three weeks had passed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. The world and global organisations were expecting Kyiv to fall soon, finding it difficult to believe that the war-hit nation can sustain even a month of offensive.

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A news anchor called “Alex” critiques the US over its failure to control gun violence, while another female anchor stresses the importance of "great power cooperation" between China and the United States.

AI-generated deepfake anchors promote disinformation and pro-China views; experts alarmed

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