Gujarat High Court Seeks Responses on PIL Addressing AI Deepfake Misuse Targeting Authorities

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Central and state governments on a PIL filed by advocate Vikas Vijay Nair addressing the misuse of AI-generated deepfakes targeting constitutional authorities. The petition seeks legal reforms, mandatory watermarking of AI-generated content, and real-time prohibition of such content on platforms like Meta, Google, X, Reddit, and Scribd. The court has directed the Gujarat DGP to respond, with further hearings scheduled. The state government acknowledged widespread misuse and cited international regulatory efforts.