India has proposed new rules to tighten oversight of major tech platforms by making government advisories legally binding. The move would apply to companies like Meta, Google and X under amendments to the IT framework.

Currently, such advisories function as guidance without legal consequences. Under the proposed changes, failure to comply could lead to loss of “safe harbour” protection, exposing platforms to liability for user-generated content.

The government says the changes aim to strengthen enforcement and improve legal clarity, while also building on recent measures such as faster content takedown timelines and new rules on AI-generated content and deepfakes.

Public feedback on the proposal has been invited before the rules are finalised.

India Moves To Tighten Tech Rules, Plans To Make Advisories Legally Binding | WION

Germany is taking a strong stance against pornographic deepfakes, planning to criminalize their creation and distribution. These AI-generated fake videos, often used to harass or defame individuals, pose serious ethical and legal challenges. Authorities aim to protect privacy, uphold consent, and curb the misuse of artificial intelligence for malicious purposes. This video explores the growing threat of deepfakes, Germany’s proposed legislation, and the global efforts to combat digital abuse.

Germany to Criminalize Pornographic Deepfakes | The Fight Against Deepfake Abuse

Denmark is set to become one of the first nations to legally protect individuals from AI-driven deepfakes by treating a person’s face, voice and likeness as their own “copyright”. The draft law aims to ban the sharing of realistic digital imitations without consent, require tech platforms to remove offending material and impose hefty fines for non-compliance. While satire and parody are exempt, the measure targets the misuse of AI to spread false identity or misinformation. This video breaks down what’s in the proposal, why it matters globally, and what it could mean for your digital identity.

Denmark Drafts Ground-Breaking Law to Protect Citizens from AI Deepfakes | GRAVITAS

The UK government is taking action to criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to increasing concerns over privacy violations and digital harm. This move aims to protect individuals from non-consensual imagery created through AI technology.

Britain to criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes amid rising concerns

Experts say that scammers are using Deepfakes of famous doctors to promote health scams. Watch to know more.

Experts: Scammers using Deepfakes of famous doctors to promote health scams

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) warned of a scam using deepfakes of Elon Musk touting a cryptocurrency trading platform called "Quantum AI". Watch in for more details!

Hong Kong-based fraud crypto exchange uses deepfakes of Elon Musk

After Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh’s video of endorsing a political party has gone viral. The original video was shot in Varanasi recently when he visited the city. Watch in for more details!

Fake videos of actors promoting political party raise concerns

Deepfakes of Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan endorsing political party goes viral

Big tech companies that are paving the way in artificial intelligence (AI) development have united to combat the technology’s misuse as over 50 countries will be heading to the polls this year.

Tech companies pledge to fight deepfakes ahead of elections

In the age of rapid technological advancements, a concerning technology known as 'deepfake' is raising serious questions about the authenticity of digital content and the potential for misinformation.

Explained | What are deepfakes and how to spot them?

The year 2023 stands at the crossroads in the progression and influence of deepfake technology. Once only in the hands of a handful of tech wizards, today, deepfake has become a tool of exploitation for many.

Data Lab | Deepfake onslaught in 2023: The year nobody could dodge the fake, including PM Modi

You can now easily create fake images and videos due to the advancement of AI. The rise in deepfakes on the internet is becoming problematic and is directly attacking women. We get you more details in this story.

Can deepfakes be stopped?

There is no denying this now. Artificial Intelligence is all around us. In the past few months, there has been an increase in AI-generated realistic content, such as deep fakes which has in turn caused grave concern in Hollywood.

AI deepfake videos worry Hollywood actors ahead of wage talks

"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.

Deepfaking it: America's 2024 presidential election collides with AI boom

Ahead of Sunday's vote that decides if he will stay in power, Turkish incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead the Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque.

On poll eve, Erdogan to emulate historical ritual of Ottoman Sultans: lead prayers at Hagia Sophia

The Kremlin has denied allegations that it was meddling in Turkey's upcoming presidential election campaign. Recently Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Moscow of spreading "deep fakes" targeting him.

Russia ‘strongly’ denies accusations of spreading deep fakes, meddling in Turkey elections

China's new rules for content providers that alter facial and voice data will take effect from January 10, its cyberspace regulator said, as it looks to more tightly scrutinise so-called "deepfake" technology and services.

China's rules for "deepfakes" to take effect from January 10

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Digital weaponry: Russia using deepfakes to spread misinformation against Ukraine, claims report

Social media plaform Facebook has developed a new method to reverse-engineer deepfakes and track their source. Deepfakes are photos, videos or audio clips altered using artificial intelligence to appear authentic, which experts have warned can mislead or be completely false.

Facebook develops new method to reverse-engineer deepfakes and track their source

A woman from Pennsylvania in the US reportedly created deepfake pictures of her daughter’s cheerleading rivals. According to officials, the woman doctored images and videos of her daughter's fellow cheerleaders to get them removed from the team.

US woman charged with creating deepfakes of her daughter's cheerleading rivals

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