Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:19pm on 15 Jan 2024,Monday Tech Today
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar pledges tighter rules under the Information Technology (IT) Act after Sachin Tendulkar raises alarm over a deepfake video promoting an online game. Tendulkar emphasizes the rampant misuse of technology and calls for reporting such content. Chandrasekhar acknowledges the threat of deepfakes and misinformation fueled by Artificial Intelligence to Indian users' safety and trust. The minister appreciates Tendulkar's tweet and vows to notify stricter IT Act rules for platform compliance. Deepfake incidents involving celebrities, including Bollywood actor Rashmika Mandanna, highlight the need for regulations to address this emerging threat.
