Amid the controversy over the deepfake video involving actress Rashmika Mandanna, Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Tuesday wrote to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, saying it poses a severe threat to individuals’ privacy and security and demanded a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework in India to tackle the challenges posed by the technology.
In his two-page letter, Tagore, who is also the party’s charge for Goa, said, “I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance concerning the growing issue of deepfake technology in our country.”
“As the Minister of Information Technology. I believe you are well aware of the rapid advancements in technology and their potential impact on our society,” the Congress Lok Sabha MP said.
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He asserted that deepfake technology has gained prominence in recent years, allowing for the creation of hyper-realistic fake videos and audio. “While this technology has various legitimate applications, it also poses a severe threat to individuals’ privacy, security, and the integrity of our information ecosystem. We have witnessed instances where deepfakes have been used for malicious purposes, including the spread of misinformation, defamation, and identity theft,” he emphasized.
“To address this pressing concern. I would like to emphasize the urgent need for a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework in India to tackle the challenges posed by deepfake technology,” Tagore said.
He said that such a framework should encompass the key components like clear Definitions Define deepfake technology and its potential consequences to provide a foundation for regulatory measures, implement strict regulations to prevent the creation and dissemination of malicious deepfakes, with appropriate penalties for offenders, develop and promote the use of reliable authentication methods for digital content to verify its authenticity.
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