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India's AI deepfakes highlight celebrity rights protection gap

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India's legal system is facing challenges in protecting celebrity rights due to the proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes. While courts are increasingly recognizing personality rights, the absence of a specific statute leaves a legal vacuum. A recent court order in favor of cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, restraining platforms from unauthorized use of his likeness and voice, highlights this issue and fuels demands for a dedicated personality rights law. AI

IMPACT Highlights the urgent need for legal frameworks to address AI misuse and protect individual rights in the digital age.

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India's AI deepfakes highlight celebrity rights protection gap

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    AI deepfakes expose legal vacuum in India’s celebrity rights protection

    A wave of AI-generated deepfakes and fake endorsements has pushed Indian celebrities, from cricket stars to Bollywood actors, towards the courts seeking stronger protection for their name, image, voice and likeness. Lawyers say the litigation has exposed a widening gap in Indian …

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