The Real Threat of Deepfake Videos: Policy and Governance Vacuum in India
Channel: 1984 by Apar Gupta
Date: 20/11/2023

This video discusses the implications of deepfake technologies in India, stressing on the importance of regulation and policy responses. The discussion explains what deepfakes are and the dangers they pose as tools of misinformation, manipulation, and objectification, particularly impacting women and marginalized groups. 

The video also explores existing laws applicable to deepfakes in India and their limitations. Notably, it features an analysis of government responses, policy papers, and how other countries handle this issue. The video further underscores the urgency for systemic and legislative changes to address the impending social harms of deepfakes which is lacking at present. 

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🔖 Chapter list
00:00 Introduction to Deepfakes
01:12 Understanding Deepfake Technology
02:42 The Dangers of Deepfakes
04:10 Potential Misuse of Deepfakes
05:37 Deepfakes and the Law in India
05:49 The Inadequacy of Current Laws
07:57 The Impact of Deepfakes on Society
09:39 (Lack of) Government Response to Deepfakes
12:22 Deepfakes in Politics
13:01 Global Response to Deepfakes
14:55 Conclusion and Further Reading

📌 Press Reports
🔘  PM Modi's speech on Deepfakes : https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-addresses-diwali-milan-programme-at-bjp-hq-new-delhi-576089
🔘 Garba video debunked : https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/narendra-modi-doing-garba-lookalike-vikas-mahante-fact-check-23560 
🔘 BJP's use of Deepfakes : https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgedjb/the-first-use-of-deepfakes-in-indian-election-by-bjp 
📌 Policy Papers 
🔘 Brookings : https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FP_20230105_deepfakes_international_conflict.pdf
🔘 Counter Extremism Project - On the Threat of Deep Fakes
to Democracy and Society https://www.kas.de/documents/252038/7995358/On+the+Threat+of+Deep+Fakes+to+Democracy+and+Society.pdf/63b0d550-f154-f2ba-ae57-cf40d60794b2?version=1.0&t=1593435501740 
🔘 European Parliament - Tackling deepfakes in European policy : https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2021/690039/EPRS_STU(2021)690039_EN.pdf
🔘 GDPR and Deepfakes : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0267364922000632
🔘 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/ 
📌 Op-eds
🔘 Mohit Chaudhary on the Esya Center Blog : https://www.esyacentre.org/perspectives/2023/11/14/a-proactive-approach-to-dealing-with-synthetic-ai-generated-content 
🔘 Anupriya Dhonchak in Indian Express : https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rashmika-mandanna-deepfake-are-we-protecting-vulnerable-users-online-9020607/ 
🔘 Apar Gupta in the Times of India: https://x.com/apar1984/status/1725510958204821635?s=20
📌 Government Reports
🔘 IndiaAI 2023: Expert Group Report https://www.meity.gov.in/content/indiaai-2023-expert-group-report-%E2%80%93-first-editionthe-ministry-electronics-and-information
🔘 Artificial Intelligence Committees Reports : https://www.meity.gov.in/artificial-intelligence-committees-reports

🎶 Bonus
🔘 AI Freddie Mercury - Rolling in the Deep (HQ Audio) https://youtu.be/DHhCx9fqBZk?si=YoRRAdbxrb4ViZOm

🙏 Final Thoughts
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