The Indian government has adopted a strong stance on deepfake content, issuing a stern warning to social media platforms. The proliferation of disturbing deepfake videos featuring popular actresses prompts this response. The clips of actresses like Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif are going viral. These videos have quickly garnered widespread attention and viewership.
Section 66D of the Information Technology Act
To address this concern and combat deepfake proliferation, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invoked Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This section deals with “punishment for cheating by personation using a computer resource.”
The government’s advisory is clear: those who use any communication device or computer resource for cheating through impersonation could face significant penalties. This may include imprisonment for up to three years and fines of up to one lakh rupees.
Rashmika Mandanna Reacts to Deepfake
Rashmika Mandanna, one of the victims of deepfake technology, faced the disturbing consequences of a highly convincing AI-generated deepfake video. The video gained significant attention and views, causing great distress to the actress. In response to this incident, Rashmika took to Twitter to express her concerns and share her experience. Her reaction resonated with other prominent figures, including celebrities like Mrunal Thakur and Naga Chaitanya.
As the government takes steps to address the deepfake issue and its potential legal ramifications, Rashmika Mandanna remains focused on her upcoming projects. Rashmika’s highly anticipated movie, “Animal,” will be released on December 1, 2023. The release of the movie will coincide with Vicky Kaushal’s “Sam Bahadur.” Furthermore, Katrina Kaif, in collaboration with Salman Khan, is set to hit the screens with “Tiger 3” on November 12, 2023. These releases promise to be significant events in the Indian film industry, attracting widespread attention and anticipation.
