India seeks new anti-AI deepfake law to counter ‘weapons of mass distortion’

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India is planning a new law to combat AI deepfakes and impersonation scams amid a surge in cyber fraud and fake videos targeting top military officers.The cases have deepened concerns over the potential for misinformation to sow discord in India during a geopolitical crisis, such as in the war against Pakistan last year.The proposal aims to close a gap in India’s laws by clearly defining punishments concerning deepfakes and other related offences.The changes would also cover “digital arrest”...