Actor Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video went viral on social media on Friday, prompting the Delhi Police to file a proper grievance (FIR) in opposition to many unknown people.
Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake: The Delhi Police on Friday registered a First Data Report (FIR) on the Particular Cell police station in reference to a deepfake AI-generated video of actress Rashmika Mandana, the police mentioned. The Delhi Police have registered the FIR beneath related sections, and an investigation has been carried out into the matter. “In regard to the deep fake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandana, an FIR u/s 465 and 469 of the IPC, 1860 and section 66C and 66E of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered at PS Special Cell, Delhi Police and an investigation has been taken up,” the Delhi Police mentioned.
Earlier within the day, the Delhi Fee for Ladies additionally sought motion after a number of media studies of a deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandana circulated broadly on social media platforms, an official assertion mentioned.
“The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of a deepfake video of an Indian actress Rashmika Mandana circulating widely on several social media platforms. 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 assertion mentioned.
The Fee additionally famous that, up to now, no arrests have been made within the case and sought a duplicate of the FIR with particulars of the accused within the matter by November 17.
“The Commission has learnt that to date no arrests have been made in the case. This is a very serious matter. In view of the above, please provide a copy of the FIR registered in the matter, details of the accused arrested in the matter and detailed action taken report in the matter,” the assertion of DCW mentioned.
“Considering the gravity of the matter, please provide the sought information to the Commission by November 17,” it added.
(With ANI inputs)