“In the age of accountability: Social media faces a crossroads as new regulations challenge Safe Harbor immunity, demanding swift action against deep fake”
“Fight against fraud: India sets its sights on AI-generated deep fakes, unveils regulations with potential financial consequences for creators and platforms spreading misinformation”
“Guardians of trust: In a quick response to the deepfake threat, India is prepared to deal with AI-generated threats. Within the next 10 days, the government and stakeholders will formulate strategies including strict penalties against uploading and viral spread of misleading content.
Highlighting the urgency, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said deep fakes pose a serious threat to democracy, undermining trust in society and its institutions.
The proposed regulations aim to not only strengthen identification methods but also empower citizens with a robust reporting mechanism to take action against AI. Generated harmful content on the Internet.”
The Minister underlined the imperative for social media platforms, including Meta and Google, to adopt proactive measures, recognizing the immediate and potentially irreversible harm caused by deepfakes. This is in line with the government’s stated intention, as previously reported by Mint, to regulate and force platforms to proactively scan and block deepfake content.”
“In an important meeting with industry giants like Meta, Google, and Amazon, India’s IT and Telecom Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav sought inputs on how to deal with the growing threat of deepfake content. Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, Vaishnav Highlights the rapid and uncontrolled spread of misleading content on social media, emphasizing the critical need for urgent action to protect democracy.
