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No immunity if firms don’t act on deepfakes: Minister

IndiaTimes Saturday, 18 November 2023
The Indian government plans to meet with social media platforms to address the issue of deepfakes, according to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government has issued a notice to companies regarding deepfakes, and while some steps have been taken, more action is required. The meeting will involve all platforms, including Meta and Google.
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