Bengaluru Police launches helpline to combat deepfake menace: Here are all the details
The helpline launched by the Bengaluru Police provides victims with a direct channel to seek help from authorities, ensuring that deep fake-related incidents are promptly addressed and investigated
Bangalore: The Bengaluru Police has taken a proactive step to combat the rising menace of deepfakes by launching a dedicated helpline and releasing an informative poster. This initiative aims to enable citizens to report and register complaints if they or their acquaintances become victims of deepfake manipulation. The helpline provides victims with a direct channel to seek help from authorities, ensuring that deep fake-related incidents are immediately addressed and investigated, according to a news report covered by IANS.
The department’s efforts to raise awareness and establish a dedicated reporting mechanism demonstrate its commitment to protecting the city’s residents from the potential harm of deepfakes.
“Do not hesitate; act quickly! If you or anyone you know is a victim of deepfake, please contact the Bengaluru City Police at 1930. We are here to protect you from digital cheating,” the Bengaluru City Police announced on its social media account.
What is deepfake technology?
The term “deepfake” refers to a form of synthetic media created through the use of deep learning algorithms, specifically deep neural networks. These algorithms are trained on large datasets of real images or videos to learn patterns and features, allowing them to generate compelling fake content, often involving faces or voices.
Impact of deepfake technology
Deepfake technology can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from harmless entertainment and art to more malicious activities such as spreading misinformation or creating fake content. It has received attention and concern because of its potential to deceive and manipulate by making it appear as if individuals are saying or doing things they never did.
The deepfake videos of actresses Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif and Kajol had gone viral, raising serious concerns among the public. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also spoken about the deepfake videos and artificial intelligence (AI) and expressed his concerns.
PM Modi raises serious concerns over deepfake, AI after his video of Garba singing goes viral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised serious concerns over deep fake videos and the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to create such misleading and mischievous content. Prime Minister Modi also mentioned a deepfake video of him impersonating Garba. “I recently saw a video of me singing a Garba song. It seemed very real. There are many more such videos online,” PM Modi said, flagging the misuse of artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos and calling it a “major concern”.