Delhi High Court Warns of Deepfake Crisis; Government Urged to Act Swiftly

The Delhi High Court has raised alarms over the growing menace of deepfake technology, urging the government to act swiftly. Despite prior concerns, the Centre assures readiness to tackle the issue with counter-AI technology. The court stressed the need for detection, prevention, and public awareness.

The Delhi High Court has expressed grave concerns about the growing threat posed by deepfake technology, urging the government to take immediate action.

The court observed that while the government had previously shown urgency on the matter, the situation appears to have changed, though the Centre insists its stance remains firm.

Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma stated that counter-AI technology is essential to mitigate the damage caused by deepfakes. He emphasized the need for detection, prevention, a grievance support mechanism, and raising public awareness. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that it can only block content following established legal procedures.

(With inputs from agencies.)