Tougher Regulatory Stance Need of the Hour to Check Proliferation of Deepfake Porn in India
The article argues that India needs a stronger regulatory and legal framework to address the rapid rise of AI generated deepfake pornography. It highlights how advances in artificial intelligence have made it easier to create realistic nonconsensual explicit content, disproportionately targeting women, public figures, and ordinary individuals. The piece notes that existing laws often struggle to keep pace with the technology, creating challenges in identifying perpetrators, removing harmful content, and securing justice for victims. It calls for stricter regulations, faster takedown mechanisms, greater accountability for technology platforms, and enhanced digital literacy efforts to reduce abuse. The article also stresses the psychological, social, and reputational harm caused by deepfake pornography and the need for coordinated action by lawmakers, regulators, and technology companies.
