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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Deepfake, misinformation and role of Technology: legal responses to online fake news in India
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Dr. Jyoti Yadav, Ayush Shukla
Abstract

Thanks to deep learning and computer vision technologies, a new way to create fake but very Realistic videos, images, and even voices has emerged. This has been dubbed “Deepfake Technology.” Although creating fake videos or images of objects or individuals may seem like an Interesting pursuit, this technology could be used to share misleading information on the Internet. Individuals, as well as our communities, organizations, nations, religions, etc., may be at risk from Deepfake content. Since creating Deepfake content requires a high level of expertise and combines Multiple deep learning algorithms, it appears nearly authentic and real and is challenging to Distinguish.

To gain a deeper understanding of Deepfake technology, a variety of articles have been reviewed In this paper. We looked at a number of articles to learn more about Deepfake, including what it Is, who is behind it, whether it has any advantages, and what its drawbacks are. Additionally, we Have looked at a number of creation and detection methods. Despite the fact that Deepfake poses A threat to our societies, our research showed that this could be avoided with the right policies. Although artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the production of digital content, its abuse Has resulted in an increase in deepfake and misinformation produced by AI, raising serious ethical And legal issues.

The digital information ecosystem has undergone a marked evolution due to the rapid expansion Of deepfake technology or artificial intelligence-created synthetic media. While it also provides New avenues for creativity and innovation, it entails significant risks relating to disinformation, Defamation, identity theft, political manipulation, and cybersecurity. In India, for example, the Legal framework has not caught up with the unique threats posed by deepfakes and false Information in general. In this article, the authors discuss the technological implications of Deepfakes, the socio-legal challenges we face, and the varying legal frameworks across India and Elsewhere.
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Pages:13-18
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Dr. Jyoti Yadav, Ayush Shukla "Deepfake, misinformation and role of Technology: legal responses to online fake news in India ". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 13-18
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