The government seems to be in a strict mood on the deepfake issue. A review meeting has been held between the government and social media platforms to deal with the deepfake issue. In this meeting, the government has made it clear that it will adopt a policy of zero tolerance in the issue of loss caused to users due to deepfakes. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajiv Chandrashekhar said in a statement that the government will issue an advisory to social media intermediaries to ensure 100 percent compliance with the rules in the deepfake case.
Deepfake is a type of fake photo, video or audio that is created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). In deepfake, a person’s face is combined with the body or voice of another person. It may look so real that it may be difficult to distinguish it from the original.
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Where is Deepfake used?
Deepfakes are used for these things-
Spreading Fake News: Deepfakes can be used to damage the reputation of a person or organization or spread misinformation. For example, a video of a leader may show him saying something he never said.
Fraud: Deepfakes can be used to deceive a person. For example, a video of a person may show them saying or wearing something that they did not actually do.
Entertainment: Deepfakes can also be used for entertainment. For example, in an actor’s video, he can be included in a scene from another film.
What to do to avoid deepfakes?
You can take these steps to avoid deepfakes-
Check the source of the video or audio: If you see someone you know in a video or audio, make sure you check the source of the video or audio. If you doubt the source, do not trust the video or audio.
Pay attention to video or audio quality: Often some things are not clear in deepfake video or audio. If you see something in a video or audio that seems strange to you, chances are it is a deepfake.
Learn about deepfakes: The more you learn about deepfakes, the easier you will be able to spot them. A lot of information about deepfakes is available online.
Deepfake is a rapidly developing technology. As technology improves, deepfakes will become more realistic and deceptive. Therefore, to avoid deepfakes, it is important to be aware and take appropriate security steps.
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