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  Govt's new rule for AI content: Social media must label deepfakes, remove harmful posts in 3 hours

  Technology | February 10, 2026 18:11 IST

  India has mandated that social media platforms must clearly label AI-generated and synthetic content using visible markers and metadata. Platforms will also need automated tools to prevent illegal or deceptive AI content and warn users regularly about penalties for violations.

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  Sudha Murthy warns public about fraudsters creating deepfake videos with her name: 'Stay vigilant'

  India | January 21, 2026 12:07 IST

  Sudha Murthy said many fake videos circulating online falsely use her image and voice to promote financial schemes and investments and added that these are deepfakes created without her knowledge or consent.

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  Grok controversy: X responds to Indian IT Ministry’s notice on sexually explicit deepfakes

  Technology | January 07, 2026 22:15 IST

  Following the government’s directive, X has filed its response with the IT Ministry. The submission is currently under review, with the probe focusing specifically on the Grok’s lack of safeguards against the creation of obscene AI-generated content.

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  Rajat Sharma advises students at Leadership Summit: 'Beware of dangers of deepfakes, social media'

  India | December 18, 2025 17:49 IST

  In his address, India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma spoke to the students about life skills, mental health, and technological challenges and advised them to never stop the learning process. He explained how deepfakes and AI have now presented new challenges to the world.

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  Deepfakes under scrutiny: Private member's bill on introduced in Lok Sabha

  Technology | December 06, 2025 14:04 IST

  A regulation bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to curb deepfakes and prevent the unauthorised use of individuals' faces in AI-generated content.

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  Rajat Sharma attends Springdales School's 70th Annual Day, warns students about dangers of deepfakes

  India | November 08, 2025 21:38 IST

  India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma addressed the students of Springdales School on the occasion of its 70th Annual Day and spoke at length about the institution's legacy.

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  Delhi HC orders Google to use its technology against ads claiming Sadhguru's fake arrest

  India | October 21, 2025 17:07 IST

  The order came on October 14 and was in response to Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation highlighting Google's failure to prevent the continued misuse of Sadhguru's name, image, and videos through misleading AI deepfake advertisements.

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  Experts warn: Realistic deepfakes easier than ever, only more AI can fight back

  Technology | July 29, 2025 11:20 IST

  Realistic deepfakes have become easier than ever due to advancements in AI, and scammers are using them to target politicians, corporations, and individuals.

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  New Zealand MP shows AI-generated nude of herself in Parliament, says 'imagine how easy...'

  World | June 05, 2025 11:45 IST

  New Zealand MP Laura McLeod McClure shocked Parliament by showing an AI-generated nude image of herself to highlight the growing threat of deepfake exploitation. She revealed the image was fake and self-made in under five minutes to demonstrate how easily such content can be created and misused.

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  Premanand Maharaj becomes victim of deepfake videos, ashram asks people not to share them

  Uttar Pradesh | April 08, 2025 7:02 IST

  Renowned spiritual guru Swami Premanand Maharaj has fallen prey to deepfake technology, with multiple doctored videos mimicking his voice and sermons have gone viral on social media. Following this, Premanand Maharaj's ashram has issued a public notice.

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  Govt submits status report on deepfakes: AI scams under scrutiny

  India | March 27, 2025 16:16 IST

  The government has submitted a status report on deepfake technology, highlighting concerns over AI scams, election manipulation, and the need for stricter enforcement.

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  OPINION | Deepfake: Merchants of loot

  India | February 12, 2025 11:16 IST

  There are immense possibilities with AI, and at the same time, AI has some major negative side-effects as well. AI is being misused to make deepfake videos to misguide people by superimposing images and voices of celebrities.

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  Delhi HC instructs Centre to appoint members for panel to probe deepfake cases

  India | November 27, 2024 10:33 IST

  Earlier, the court had directed the Centre to file a status report on the steps it is taking to counter the menace of deepfake technology, which is increasing daily.

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  Delhi High Court asks Centre to file report on measures taken to prevent issue of deepfakes

  India | October 25, 2024 20:28 IST

  During the hearing of the two pleas against the non-regulation of deepfake technology, the Delhi HC called it a "very serious issue" that needed to be dealt with by the authorities on a "priority" basis.

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  Google unveils new tools to combat AI-generated image misinformation

  Technology | September 18, 2024 14:18 IST

  Google users will now be able to check via image metadata whether an image is AI-generated or edited using AI. This will be applicable to all images on Google Images, Lens, and Circle to Search.

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  YouTube rolls out new tools to combat AI Voice Clones and Deepfakes: How will it work?

  Technology | September 10, 2024 19:32 IST

  YouTube continues to roll out AI-powered features, and it also focuses on protecting creators from potential misuse. The new tools are expected to roll out with creators to safeguard their likenesses from AI-generated clones and deepfakes, offering better control and protecting the users.

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  Deepfake technology going to be serious menace in society, observes Delhi High Court

  India | August 30, 2024 13:17 IST

  Rajat Sharma's plea stated that the proliferation of deepfake technology poses significant threats to various aspects of society, including misinformation and disinformation campaigns.

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  Elon Musk’s X faces AI deepfake crisis as Grok 2 chatbot fuels concerns

  Technology | August 19, 2024 13:56 IST

  Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok 2, now accessible to X Premium subscribers, is facing significant backlash due to its AI image generation capabilities. What was initially designed as an entertaining feature is now being criticized for creating images that eerily resemble real-life figures.

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  How to remove adult Deepfake content from Google Search results? A step-by-step guide

  Technology | August 12, 2024 14:30 IST

  Google's new tool will provide a way for individuals to take control and remove these damaging images or videos from search results, further helping to mitigate the impact of deepfake technology.

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  'There should be strict laws': Rajkummar Rao shares concern over deepfake videos

  Celebrities | May 09, 2024 7:21 IST

  In a talk with news agency ANI, Rajkummar Rao expressed his concern over deepfake technology and Artificial intelligence (AI) and said "there should be strict laws.''