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Deepfakes will be a significant threat to society, the Delhi High Court stated on Wednesday, and the Union Government will need to take action. Artificially created media such as "deepfakes" can have devastating impacts on both individuals and communities by creating the impression that real people are acting or saying things they never would. Given the possibility of abuse, the court has urged the Union Government to address this developing problem quickly. The High Court underlined that laws and precautions must be taken to lessen the negative impacts of deepfakes since they can be used as weapons for illicit activities, including defamation, fraud, and election tampering.
Two pleas challenging the lack of regulation of Deepfakes technology were being heard by the court
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who make up a division bench, declared that technology alone will be the cure for artificial intelligence (AI) gone awry. Two pleas challenging the lack of regulation of deepfake technology were being heard by the court. Senior journalist Rajat Sharma submitted one of the petitions, while advocate Chaitanya Rohilla filed the other. During today's session, Sanhita Bharatiya Nyaya Rohilla's attorney told the court that the Union Government responded by stating that the Data Protection Act and the Information Technology Act are adequate to address deepfake technology. In response, the court stated orally that deepfake incidents occur worldwide, not only in India. The court further noted that certain nations, such as the US, have passed laws to address the problem.
The Delhi High Court pointed out how urgently a thorough regulatory framework is needed to address the growing threat posed by deepfake technology. The government has cited legislation already in place, such as the Information Technology Act and the Data Protection Act. Still, the court has pointed out that more is needed to address the unique problems that deepfakes present. The court has underlined the regulatory vacuum and the need for focused actions, acknowledging deepfakes as a severe issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
The High Court has emphasised the necessity of protecting people from Deepfakes
Due to the extensive international ramifications of deepfake occurrences, this problem is not exclusive to India. The High Court has emphasised the necessity of protecting people and institutions from the negative impacts of deepfake technology and has asked to create specific legislation to fight its exploitation. The decision is an essential reminder that strict restrictions are necessary to protect the public's trust and keep up with technological changes. According to journalist Rajat Sharma's plea, the widespread use of deepfake technology poses severe risks to several societal aspects, such as disinformation and misinformation campaigns, the integrity of democratic processes and public discourse, the possibility of fraud and identity theft, and harm to people's privacy and reputations. The PIL requests that the Union Government identify and prohibit public access to the platforms, websites, apps, and software that facilitate the production of deepfakes.
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