Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Kerala CM Seeks Stronger Laws Against Piracy, AI Threats
V D Satheesan said stronger laws are needed to protect films and other creative work.
He said piracy can hurt an industry that spends a lot of money making movies.
He also warned that artificial intelligence can create fake pictures, videos and music.
Some fake videos can make it appear that famous people did or said things they did not.
Sharing these fakes online can create safety and security problems.
Satheesan wants laws to keep up with these new technologies.
The comments were made at a seminar about how art, movies, music and law are connected.
The seminar is also discussing copyright and the rights of creative workers.
V D Satheesan called for amendments to strengthen copyright protection and protect the film industry from piracy.
He said films require major investment and the work of many creative professionals.
Satheesan warned that AI-generated music, images and videos create risks including deepfakes and security threats.
He said fake AI visuals of prominent people shared on social media show the need for updated laws.
The Kerala Judicial Academy and the National University of Advanced Legal Studies are hosting a seminar on music, cinema, copyright, AI and creative rights through September 13.
- Who
- V D Satheesan, along with legal and government officials attending the seminar.
- What
- A call was made to amend laws to combat piracy and address AI-related challenges such as deepfakes and security threats.
- When
- The remarks were made on September 12; the seminar runs through September 13.
- Where
- At a seminar in Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- To strengthen copyright protection for the film industry and make laws responsive to emerging AI and digital-platform risks.
- Speaker
- V D Satheesan
- Main concern
- Film piracy and insufficient copyright protection
- Emerging risks
- AI-generated deepfakes and security threats
- Event
- Seminar titled “Music, Cinema and Law: Exploring the Intersections of Art, Culture and Law”
- Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Organisers
- Kerala Judicial Academy and the National University of Advanced Legal Studies
- Duration
- Through September 13