In a recent development, Delhi Police have successfully tracked down four individuals associated with the dissemination of a deepfake video featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna. However, reports suggest that the main perpetrator behind the creation of the video remains elusive.
Rashmika Mandanna fell victim to a widely circulated deepfake video on social media, wherein her face was digitally manipulated to resemble that of a social media content creator named Zara Patel.
This incident sparked concerns about digital safety, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the matter. The Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations registered an FIR on November 11, following a notice from the Delhi Commission for Women. The investigation involved tracing the IP addresses responsible for uploading the video.
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Given the widespread attention garnered by the fake video, the government has taken proactive measures to address similar incidents. On November 24, the IT ministry issued letters to all social media platforms, stressing their responsibility to combat misinformation and deepfakes by Indian law.
#BreakingNews | #RashmikaMandanna Deepfake Case: Big win for Delhi Police as 4 suspects tracked. Cyber team hunts for main conspirator, 4 video uploaders held. Hunt on for creators of Deepfake. | #Deepfake pic.twitter.com/Jl0VXpVLdv
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IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw characterized deepfakes as a ‘new threat to democracy’ and highlighted ongoing efforts to formulate regulations addressing these challenges.
Rashmika Mandanna expressed her dismay over the deepfake video, stating that discussing it deeply hurts her. She emphasized the alarming nature of such incidents, underscoring the broader vulnerability to harm resulting from the misuse of technology.
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