Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the government will assist citizens in lodging FIRs against social media platforms for violating IT rules over objectionable content like deepfakes. He stated social media platforms were given 7 days to align terms of use per IT rules. Chandrasekhar said MeitY will develop a platform for reporting violations and "assist users to very easily notify it about violation of IT rules and assist them in filing FIRs." Declaring "zero tolerance" for non-compliance from today, he added officers would build a mechanism for deepfake complaints under Rule 7. The minister warned FIRs will be filed against intermediaries, and against content creators if platforms disclose their details. The move comes as a positive crackdown attempt on false deepfake videos that have sparked massive worry.

India's Union government, led by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced plans to introduce regulations addressing the rising threat of deepfakes and synthetic content. Following a meeting with tech companies, academics, and industry representatives, Vaishnaw emphasized the need for a proactive approach. The proposed regulation aims to cover detection, prevention, reporting, and awareness, considering deepfakes as a challenge to democracy. Social media giants were instructed to submit plans, and public consultation is expected. Concerns about deepfakes impacting elections and eroding trust prompted this move, with a focus on penalties for creators and platforms.

After the OpenAI board abruptly fired CEO Sam Altman, he orchestrated an overhaul removing nearly the entire board in retaliation, cementing his return as Chief Executive days later. The sole director remaining from the board that ousted Altman is Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo. Replacing the outgoing directors are high-profile figures like ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former US Treasury Secretary and president of Harvard University, Larry Summers, who warns of AI's threats and opportunities. Neither Altman nor previously departed president Greg Brockman will rejoin OpenAI's reconstituted board. Altman's comeback as CEO after sacking most of the board that fired him underscores deep internal tensions plaguing the artificial intelligence firm.

Sara Tendulkar, daughter of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, voiced her distress over encountering deepfake photos of herself on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). In an Instagram statement, she denounced the misuse of technology, calling for action against impersonating accounts: "A few accounts on X have obviously been created with an intent to impersonate me." Sara urged X to suspend such accounts, emphasizing, "Entertainment should never come at the expense of the truth." The incident sheds light on the growing concern of deepfake usage targeting celebrities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recently highlighted the threat of deepfakes in society in G20 virtual summit. [ photo courtesy: Sara Tendulkar's Instagram handle ] 

OpenAI announces the return of Sam Altman as CEO, resolving a crisis triggered by his surprise sacking, which led almost all employees to consider quitting. The agreement includes a new board with Bret Taylor as Chair, along with Larry Summers and Adam D'Angelo. While details are being finalized, Altman expressed excitement about resuming leadership and strengthening the partnership with Microsoft. Altman, initially fired due to disagreements over AI development pace and monetization, played a key role in OpenAI's transformative ChatGPT launch. The recent shakeup followed talks reaching an impasse and Microsoft hiring Altman for an in-house AI team.  

In a decisive move, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is gearing up to address the rising threat of deepfake content. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced on Tuesday that significant measures will be unveiled on November 24 following a crucial meeting with major social media companies on November 23. Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for an overarching framework to bolster existing measures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously expressed concerns, urging media participation in raising awareness. The government aims to collaborate with industry stakeholders to prevent deepfakes from causing chaos or toxicity on the internet for Indian users.

A throwback photo capturing the early days of Sam Altman and Emmett Shear's journey has taken the internet by storm. The image, shared on social media by an X (formerly Twitter) user features the former OpenAI CEOs as classmates in the original 2005 Y Combinator class. This revelation comes in the wake of Altman's recent departure from OpenAI and the appointment of Emmett Shear as interim CEO. The nostalgic picture, posted on November 20, has garnered over 9.8 lakh views, sparking admiration for the legendary Y Combinator class and the diverse talents it nurtured. Netizens expressed awe at the snapshot, highlighting the rock star status of these tech pioneers. [ Photo courtesy: @johncoogan /X ]

Employees at OpenAI, an artificial intelligence startup, have issued a threat to resign en masse unless the current board steps down, as revealed in a letter obtained by Reuters. The move came after OpenAI board Sacked CEO Sam Altman citing Lack of confidence. The letter, signed by around 500 staff members, including key figures like Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, Chief Data Scientist Ilya Sutskever, and Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap, outlines their intention to join former CEO Sam Altman at Microsoft's new division if the board does not resign. OpenAI has not yet responded to Reuters' request for comment on the matter.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasized the need for extensive discussions between New Delhi and Washington regarding a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at an event organized by the Observer Research Foundation, Garcetti stressed the importance of staying ahead of AI developments to avoid potential catastrophic consequences. While acknowledging substantial discussions with India, he highlighted the absence of a formal proposal. Garcetti referenced President Biden's recent executive order on AI cybersecurity. He also urged collaboration beyond defense, advocating for joint efforts in emerging domains and the promotion of technology for global benefit.

In response to growing apprehensions about deepfake technology in India, OpenAI's newly appointed interim CEO, Mira Murati, has outlined the company's proactive measures. During a recent talk show, Murati emphasized OpenAI's commitment to public awareness about AI capabilities while acknowledging concerns about misinformation. She disclosed that OpenAI restricts the generation of public figures through careful data elimination and auditing of training sets. Additionally, the company plans to implement filters to prevent AI models, like Dall-E, from generating content containing violence or hate. These measures aim to curb the potential misuse of AI for spreading manipulated media.