DEEPFAKES FLOURISH
Constitution must guide judiciary where law is silent: CJI Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the importance of the Constitution guiding judicial responses to modern challenges. He acknowledged questions about copyright and individual rights arising from artificial intelligence and deepfakes. The Delhi High Court has evolved significantly since its establishment, managing increasing litigation as the city expanded. CJI Kant praised the court's efforts in civil and commercial jurisprudence, including the establishment of an annexed arbitration center.
NEET paper leak row won't end with Dharmendra Pradhan's exit, says Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) has claimed that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will not end the NEET paper leak controversy, alleging that the Modi government's governance remains responsible for the crisis. The party criticised the proposed anti-paper leak law as inadequate and accused the Centre of misleading students and parents while holding PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah accountable for the handling of the protests.
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned to Paris for "voluntary interviews" regarding allegations of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content on the platform. French authorities are investigating X for "complicity" in spreading illegal content and manipulating data, with a focus on the AI chatbot Grok's controversial outputs.
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images, deepfakes on X
Elon Musk faces scrutiny in Paris. Investigators are probing allegations of misconduct on his social media platform X. This includes the spread of child abuse material and deepfake content. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for interviews. French authorities are investigating potential complicity in serious offenses.
OpenAI's Altman says world 'urgently' needs AI regulation
Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world "urgently" needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology. "This is not to suggest that we won't need any regulation or safeguards," Altman said.
Elon Musk's X faces European inquiry over sexualised AI images
European Union regulators are investigating Elon Musk's platform X. Authorities allege X failed to prevent the spread of AI-generated sexualized images. This action intensifies a dispute between Europe and the United States regarding online content rules. X faces scrutiny over its AI chatbot Grok and its handling of harmful material.
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Authorities should look into legislating deepfakes, AI-enabled child abuse: Justice Nagarathna
Justice Nagarathna was speaking at the closing session of the national annual stakeholders consultation on 'Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and More Enabling Environment for Her in India' organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court in association with UNICEF India.
Revealing the mind of the machine: Can generative AI ever really create?
AI is causing ripples in the educational and creative realms, but behind the scenes is a complex tale of what it is to create, to learn, and to dream. Sourabh Mahajan, renowned for his nation-building initiatives, peels off the veil of generative AI to expose both its phenomenal data capabilities and its only-too-human shortcomings. Can AI supplant the flash of creativity, or will it forever remain humanity's greatest helper?
David Do exposed: the man behind MrDeepFakes and the global deepfake pornography crisis
David Do, a key figure behind MrDeepFakes -the world’s largest deepfake pornography website - has been exposed. His alleged role in distributing AI-generated explicit content marks a major development in the battle against non consensual deepfake abuse. With the site shutting down, questions mount over accountability, regulation, and digital privacy in the AI era.
The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden's sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people's rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn't specified what he would do in its place, but the platform of the Republican National Committee, which he recently reshaped, said AI development should be "rooted in free speech and human flourishing."
The YouTube Election: Social media emerges as key player in Indian polls
Dahiya can see people’s enthusiasm reflected in the sudden surge in subscribers over the past month, along with better likes-to-views ratio and a higher number of comments on videos even when the content is critical and not celebratory.
First major attempts to regulate AI face headwinds from all sides
Lawmakers are tackling AI bias challenges with impact assessments, supported by industry groups like TechNet. Concerns exist over companies self-reporting discrimination risks, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability.
India on track to become $10 trillion economy, set for 3rd largest slot: WEF President
World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende expressed optimism about India's economic growth, stating that the country is on track to become a USD 10 trillion economy in the coming years and secure the third-largest slot globally. Brende highlighted India's resilience amid a fragmented and polarized world, praising its economic reforms, digital competitiveness, and the ability to attract foreign direct investments.
Brands, managers seek legal balm to end deepfakes and pain
The latest call for action comes after Sachin Tendulkar on Monday called out a deepfake video circulating online that falsely showed him endorsing a gaming app called Skyward Aviator Quest.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman talks love, dark AI, regulations, and more
Sam Altman, the boyish face of artificial intelligence, spoke on the technology that has people excited and afraid in equal measure at ET Conversations in New Delhi. In a special edition ETtech Morning Dispatch today, we bring you all the highlights from the evening.
Don't worry (too much) about AI
AI, too, needs rules as it evolves. Deepfake and other forms of extreme mimicry require tagging at the source. Bending rules will be ahead of any regulatory curve. But it will ultimately 'settle' down. So, worry, but not too much, about AI, and learn to love it.
As deepfakes flourish, countries struggle with response
In most of the world, authorities can't do much about it. Even as the software grows more sophisticated and accessible, few laws exist to manage its spread.
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