Source: Indian Express

Indian Express reports that an Instagram user has been booked in India after allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video showing a police officer dancing with a woman accused of murder. The woman is involved in a high-profile criminal case in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and the fake video went viral on social media, prompting police action for defamation and misinformation.

Authorities stated the video was a deepfake, raising concerns over the misuse of generative AI for character assassination and public manipulation. Legal proceedings were initiated under IT laws and Indian Penal Code provisions related to defamation and the spread of false information. The case highlights the growing challenges of regulating AI content in criminal investigations and reputational harm.

The article suggests that India’s legal system is still catching up with the rapid evolution of generative technologies and may require updated legislation to handle similar incidents in the future.