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rise of deepfake news

Deepfakes and more: What are the charges against Musk as France raids X offices

The French investigation began in January 2025 over allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 12:51 am IST

Future queen of Netherlands falls victim to deepfake porn attack

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, 21, has fallen victim to a deepfake pornography attack.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 07:54 am IST

Spain student, 17, suspected of using AI to create nude images of classmates

Tracking the IP addresses used to create the bogus accounts led them to the home of the 17-year-old now under investigation on suspicion of corruption of minors.
Published on Jul 27, 2025 05:14 pm IST

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

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

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

Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Published on Feb 25, 2025 02:45 pm IST

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

A British reality TV star announces a deepfake porn video for an upcoming documentary.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 11:59 am IST

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

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

Decoding deepfakes: A look at Indian judiciary’s stance

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

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

The National Stock Exchange
Published on Jun 10, 2024 07:26 pm IST

British engineering firm duped of over $25 mn in deepfake scam: Report

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 has raised concerns over a fake video of his being circulated online.
Published on May 15, 2024 04:26 pm IST

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

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 "distort information". (File)
Updated on May 07, 2024 08:23 am IST

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

Indian actor Aamir Khan
Published on Apr 22, 2024 11:01 am IST

Seema Haider assaulted? Video shows her with bruised lip, eye. What happened?

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 have become a menace, evolving with increasing sophistication due to advancements in technology.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 05:59 pm IST

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

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

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

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

Man who created Rashmika Mandanna's deepfake ‘huge fan’, wanted Insta followers

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.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:42 pm IST

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

India's technology minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in Bletchley, Britain on November 1.
Published on Jan 16, 2024 04:31 pm IST

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

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

Centre likely to amend IT rules to define deepfakes

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

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

Remove misinfo, deepfakes: MeitY to intermediaries

A 3D printed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen in front of displayed Google logo in this illustration.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 02:39 am IST

Meet the artists who turned deepfake on its head

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DeepFacts, 2-channel video, Install view, Chemould Prescott Road.
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 12:13 pm IST

Rashmika Mandanna deepfake case: Delhi Police track down 4 suspects

Rashmika Mandanna
Published on Dec 20, 2023 10:00 am IST

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

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

A deepfake video of Alia Bhatt is circulating online.
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 04:39 pm IST

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

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

Centre sets deepfake crackdown in motion

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 06:52 am IST

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

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