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Who is Elliston Berry? 15-year-old victim of deepfake porn recollects horror

US President, during his joint address to Congress, gave a special mention to the teen victim of deepfake pornography, Elliston Berry.

First Lady Melania Trump, deepfake victim Elliston Berry, and Alexis Nungaray attend U.S. President Donald Trump address to a joint session of Congress. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 11:42 AM IST

AI video of Trump sucking Musk's toes hacked onto TVs, goes viral; reactions

Monday morning at HUD took a turn when office TVs were hacked to display an AI-generated video of former President Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes; watch

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Published on Feb 25, 2025 02:45 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

British reality TV star to release own deepfake porn video to expose its dangers

A British reality TV star is set to release a deepfake porn video as part of a documentary.

A British reality TV star announces a deepfake porn video for an upcoming documentary.(Instagram/vickypattison)
Published on Jan 21, 2025 11:59 AM IST
ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

'Nightmarish' AI bots on Telegram creating nudes photos of anyone, reveals probe

An investigation reveals that Telegram's AI chatbots are used by millions to create explicit deepfakes, raising alarms about risks for young girls.

The last few years have seen several petitions before courts on issues emanating from deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI).(FILE/Pexels)
Published on Oct 16, 2024 03:19 PM IST
ByMuskaan Sharma

Decoding deepfakes: A look at Indian judiciary’s stance

Regulating deepfakes is not a simple black and white issue but requires deliberation not only on the legal aspects but technological advancement

The last few years have seen several petitions before courts on issues emanating from deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI).(FILE/Pexels)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 02:49 PM IST

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

NSE issued a cautionary statement against deepfake videos of its chief in April also.

The National Stock Exchange(PTI)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 07:26 PM IST
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British engineering firm duped of over $25 mn in deepfake scam: Report

Arup, the British company, disclosed that it had notified the police in Hong Kong earlier this year about a fraud incident involving fake voices and images.

Arup's global chief information officer, Rob Greig, hoped their experience would raise awareness of cyber attackers' growing sophistication. (Representational Image)
Published on May 17, 2024 11:16 PM IST

Anup Soni calls his fake AI generated video promoting betting 'scary'

Anup Soni was shocked to come across his clipping from famous show Crime Petrol dubbed with his AI generated voice promoting a bookie.

Anup Soni has raised concerns over a fake video of his being circulated online.
Published on May 15, 2024 04:26 PM IST
ByYashika Mathur

Remove deepfakes within 3 hours of being notified: EC to political parties

This notice to all parties comes a week after a BJP delegation, led by current IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The poll body has not restrained political parties from using any technological or AI-based tools; it has only restrained them from using such tools that
Updated on May 07, 2024 04:48 AM IST

Deepfakes of Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh raise worries over AI misuse in polls

Both actors have said the videos are fake. Facebook, X and at least eight fact-checking websites have said they are altered or manipulated.

Indian actor Aamir Khan (File photo)
Published on Apr 22, 2024 11:01 AM IST
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Seema Haider assaulted? Video shows her with bruised lip, eye. What happened?

A viral video shows Seema Haider with a bruised lip and a swollen eye, sparking rumours of domestic abuse by her husband Sachin Meena.

Video showing Seema Haider with injuries (Photo - X/screengrab)
Published on Apr 09, 2024 06:30 AM IST

WhatsApp to launch a helpline for verifying deepfakes. How will it work?

Deepfakes refer to manipulated audio, video, or other digital content that use advanced AI tools to create content that appears real.

Deepfakes have become a menace, evolving with increasing sophistication due to advancements in technology.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 19, 2024 05:59 PM IST

Sonu Sood says ‘right time’ to address deepfake with his directorial debut Fateh

Sonu Sood chose to spread awareness about deepfake when he became a victim himself. Through social media, he addressed the latest online menace.

Sonu Sood became a victim of deepfake recently.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 12:37 PM IST
ByMimansa Shekhar

Deepfake scammers impersonate executives in video call, dupe company of $26m

Scammers impersonate senior executives in video conference call to trick victim

Deepfakes refer to digitally altered media (audio or video) of a person to make him or her appear to be someone else. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 10:35 PM IST
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Man who created Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake ‘huge fan’, wanted Insta followers

The creator of Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake video said he is a huge fan of the actor and made the video to gain followers for a Rashmika fan page that he runs.

A 23-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh's Guntur has been arrested for making the deepfake of Rasmika Mandanna using British influencer Zara Patel's video. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:28 PM IST

On deepfakes menace, Union minister reveals Centre's action plan

The IT ministry is considering amending the IT Rules, 2021, to explicitly define deepfake among other things.

India's technology minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in Bletchley, Britain on November 1.(Reuters)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 04:30 PM IST

Rules on deepfakes likely in 7-10 days, Centre tells tech firms

This comes after a meeting was called to discuss deepfakes, a problem the administration has lately become sensitive about.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over misuse of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create deepfakes. (File)
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 04:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Centre likely to amend IT rules to define deepfakes

This follows the three meetings that IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and minister for state Rajeev Chandrasekhar had with social media and technology companies.

It is understood that the proposed amendments will come up for discussion within the ministry in the coming week. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 12:59 AM IST

New criminal laws, deepfake on agenda of top cops’ meeting in Jaipur

Top police officers said they were hopeful of getting a better idea about the new laws at the conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the conference (PTI)
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 07:57 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Remove misinfo, deepfakes: MeitY to intermediaries

The ministry also warned of further amendments to the rules or laws if necessary and instructed platforms to clearly inform users of prohibited content.

A 3D printed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen in front of displayed Google logo in this illustration.(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 02:39 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Meet the artists who turned deepfake on its head

In a conversation with policy expert Apar Gupta, and artists Shaina Anand and Ashok Sukumaran of CAMP, where they unpack the fear that deepfake tech engenders

DeepFacts, 2-channel video, Install view, Chemould Prescott Road. (Photo Credit: Anil Rane)
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 12:13 PM IST
ByDhamini Ratnam

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake case: Delhi Police track down 4 suspects

A deepfake video of the actor Rashmika Mandanna went viral on social media last month starting discussions of digital safety.

Rashmika Mandanna(Instagram/@rashmika_mandanna)
Published on Dec 20, 2023 10:00 AM IST

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares own deepfake video, warns of a ‘large risk’

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath said that as the deepfakes improve, it will become harder over time to validate if the person on the other side is real or AI-generated.

Nithin Kamath said the deepfake problem will be bigger for banks that have more stringent regulatory requirements during on boarding.
Published on Dec 13, 2023 10:05 PM IST

Alia Bhatt falls prey to deepfake video after Rashmika Mandanna and Kajol

Alia Bhatt's deepfake video has sparked concern among social media users over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).

A deepfake video of Alia Bhatt is circulating online.(AFP)
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 03:53 PM IST

‘Social media platforms to ensure safe internet, no deepfakes’: Union minister

The Centre conducted a meeting and issued an advisory to all social media platforms amid the increase in AI generated deepfakes.

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar issues important advisory over deepfakes to social media platforms (AP)
Published on Nov 26, 2023 02:40 PM IST
ByVaishnawi Sinha

Centre sets deepfake crackdown in motion

The form of the regulation is yet to be determined and it could be an act, new rules, or an amendment to existing rules.

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw(PTI)
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 05:31 AM IST

Sachin's daughter Sara Tendulkar hits back after her deepfake photos

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara hit out at her deepfake photos on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Sara Tendulkar responded to her deepfake photos.
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 05:38 PM IST

‘Wait till Nov 24’: Union minister on Centre's actions against deepfakes

The Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY) has summoned officials from major social media companies for a meeting on deepfakes on November 23.

Union Minister for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar.(Reuters)
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 08:48 PM IST

‘Saw my Garba video’: Victim of deepfakes, PM Modi gives AI warning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that ‘deepfakes’ can cause a big crisis and even stoke the fire of disaffection in a diverse society like ours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(ANI)
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 05:46 PM IST

Deepfakes & other AI tools pose threat to next election: UK cybersecurity centre

The centre also called the rise of China as a tech superpower ‘an epoch-defining challenge for UK security.’

The centre said deepfake videos and “hyper-realistic bots” would make the spread of disinformation during a campaign easier.(Freepik)
Published on Nov 14, 2023 03:41 PM IST
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