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Delhi HC protects Tabu from AI misuse, orders takedown of URLs
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction protecting Bollywood actor Tabu from unauthorised use of her name, image, voice, and other personality attributes, including through AI, deepfakes, and face morphing.…
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The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction protecting Bollywood actor Tabu from unauthorised use of her name, image, voice, and other personality attributes, including through AI, deepfakes, and face morphing. Justice Jyoti Singh ordered major platforms like Google, Meta, X, and Reddit to remove or disable over 150 URLs carrying allegedly objectionable content.
Tabu had complained that AI-generated obscene images and videos, created by manipulating scenes from her films and public appearances, were being circulated online. The court also restrained a publication from disseminating a fabricated statement attributed to her, calling it an 'egregious act'.
The Indian Opinion
The ruling is a firm response to the growing menace of deepfakes and digital impersonation. Unchecked, such technology can destroy reputations with a few clicks. But the order also raises questions about enforcement: will global platforms comply fully, and can India's courts keep pace with rapidly evolving AI tools? The real test lies in whether the takedowns come within the court's 36-hour deadline and whether the IP logs reveal the masterminds behind the abuse.
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