Deepfake pornography is rising fast. In a shocking case at IIIT Raipur, a student morphed photos of 36 women into obscene images using free AI apps.
Non-consensual deepfakes now face strict 2–3 hour takedown rules under India’s 2026 IT Amendments, with arrests under IT Act Section 67 and BNS obscenity laws.
AI voice cloning is fueling scams. Fake videos of Sadhguru and Asha Bhosle promoted bogus investments before court intervention
The Delhi High Court ordered deepfake takedowns, while fraudsters continue using cloned “family emergency” calls to steal money via UPI.
During the 2024 elections, AI bots and deepfake content targeted voters. The Election Commission of India later moved to restrict synthetic political ads.
Tests showed platforms like Meta initially approved inflammatory AI-generated ads, raising concerns about misinformation and hate speech.
AI-powered surveillance tools and facial recognition systems have expanded across states. Reports by Amnesty International warn of profiling and wrongful targeting.
Academic cheating is exploding. A student even sued O.P. Jindal Global University after AI detection tools falsely flagged his work.
AI is also used for harassment and doxxing. Morphed images, fake threats, and personal data scraping are hitting women and journalists the hardest.
Bottom Line: AI misuse in India is real and growing. New IT Rules demand fast takedowns, but awareness and strict enforcement are now more important than ever.