Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Bill to regulate deepfakes introduced in Lok Sabha
A new bill called the Regulation of Deepfake Bill was introduced in the Indian parliament by a member named Shrikant Shinde.
This bill aims to create rules for deepfakes, which are fake videos or images made using artificial intelligence.
The bill says that people must give their permission before being included in deepfake content.
It also mentions punishments for those who create or share deepfakes with bad intentions.
Additionally, the bill proposes setting up a special team called the Deepfake Task Force.
This team will work to prevent deepfakes from being used to harm national security and will collaborate with experts to develop ways to detect fake content.
The goal is to ensure that digital media remains trustworthy.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Shrikant Shinde to regulate deepfakes and protect citizens.
The bill mandates prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content and lists penalties for offenders.
It aims to establish a legal framework for the creation, distribution, and application of deepfakes in India.
The bill proposes the establishment of a Deepfake Task Force to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy and civic participation.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies for detecting manipulated content.
- Who
- Shrikant Shinde, a Shiv Sena leader and Lok Sabha member from Kalyan
- What
- Introduction of the Regulation of Deepfake Bill in the Lok Sabha
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- To address the escalating misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception, and misinformation, and to establish a legal framework for their regulation
- Bill Name
- Regulation of Deepfake Bill
- Introduced By
- Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena)
- Date Introduced
- Friday
- Purpose
- To regulate deepfakes and protect citizens from misuse
- Key Provisions
- Mandates prior consent for deepfake content, penalties for misuse, establishment of Deepfake Task Force