Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at BJP's Diwali Milan programme on November 17 and flagged the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating 'deep fakes', and said the media must educate people about this crisis in making.
The Delhi Commission for Women took suo moto cognisance of media reports of a deepfake video of Indian actress Rashmika Mandana circulating widely on social media platforms, a notice from DCW said on November 1o.
"Reportedly, the actress has also raised her concerns in the matter and has stated that someone has illegally morphed her picture in the video. The Commission has learnt that till date no arrests have been made in the case. This is a very serious matter," DCW’s notice to the Delhi Police read.
The commission has sought a copy of FIR registered in the matter, details of accused and action taken report by November 17. Taking to social media platform X, DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal wrote, "Taking cognizance of the AI-Generated Deep Fake video of actress @IAmRashmika Delhi Women Commission has issued a notice to Delhi Police. Till now no arrest has been made in this case. Strict action should be taken against the person making this fake video."
Addressing journalists at BJP's Diwali Milan programme at the party's headquarters here, Modi also referred to his resolve to make India 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), saying these are not merely words but a ground reality. He also said that 'vocal for local' has found people's support.
Modi further said that India's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic created confidence among the people that the country is not going to stop now. He also said that Chhath Puja has become a 'rashtriya parva' (national festival) and it is a matter of great happiness.
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