The Deepfake Scandal Shaking India's Entertainment Industry

The Indian government has issued a warning about the dangers of deepfake technology after a viral video of Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna turned out to be an AI-generated deepfake. The video, which showed Mandanna exiting an elevator, was actually a manipulated version of a clip posted by British-Indian influencer Zara Patel. The incident has raised concerns about the misuse of technology and the need for legal and regulatory frameworks to address deepfakes in India. Mandanna expressed her distress and called for urgent action to protect individuals from the harm caused by deepfakes. The Indian government also reminded social media platforms of their responsibility to tackle misinformation and warned that non-compliance could result in legal action.