Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:56pm on 20 Jan 2024,Saturday Tech Today
Delhi police have arrested the perpetrator behind the deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna, which went viral in November. The video initially showcased British-Indian influencer Zara Patel, seamlessly morphing into Mandanna's likeness through deepfake technology. Mandanna expressed her concern, describing the incident as "extremely scary" and emphasizing the vulnerability caused by technology misuse. Following the viral deepfake, the Centre issued advisories to social media platforms, stressing legal provisions and potential penalties. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized compliance, while Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged platforms to aggressively identify and remove deepfakes to maintain Safe Harbour Clause eligibility.
