Al deepfakes go mainstream, exposing limits of safeguards and regulations

Al has turned deepfakes from an expensive niche tool into a widespread threat, making it harder to distinguish real content from fake. Although intermediaries like X have been granted ‘safe harbour’ immunity under the IT Act, 2000, this protection is not absolute, according to Probir Roy Chowdhury, Partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors. The law is particularly stricter in relation to sexual imagery, where a 24hour takedown obligation applies. If a court concludes that the platform has not met these obligations, its safe harbour immunity could be weakened, allowing victims to pursue legal action. Read more