The US First Lady linked the initiative to her ‘Be Best’ campaign to promote child welfare and online safety, launched during husband Donald Trump’s first term.
The Deepfakes Analysis Unit is a unique resource that engages with the public in India through WhatsApp. Set up in March, it has received and reviewed hundreds of audio & video files.
Regulations need to catch up with AI but public education and alertness are also key to curbing potentially disruptive influence on electoral process, say experts.
According to police, it is too early to call it a deepfake since forensic analysis of video is yet to be done. FIR has been lodged & police are in touch with social media companies.
The widespread use of deepfakes during this month’s assembly elections should serve as a call to action for India to implement a comprehensive policy to address the threat.
After discussing with industry leaders, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has promised actionable plan in about 10 days. Says companies agree with govt view that deepfakes aren't 'free speech'.
How would you react to hearing a politician you were poised to vote for privately discussing how to steal the election? Or an even-tempered candidate in a foul-mouthed tantrum?
Many offices in Telangana have asked their employees to work from home because of heavy rainfall, but it has become impossible due to the internet outages.
The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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