The study of deepfakes (deepfakes) and their implications in cyberspace is a critical area of research, particularly in the context of increasing awareness of human security and the control of harmful behaviors. The journey through India highlights various aspects of the risks posed by deepfakes, including the manipulation of fake content without immediate public access, the issue of how content differs from the individual’s intent, the challenges in detecting phony content, and the orchestration of mechanisms in cybertowns that influence public discourse. It also prompts a dialogue on collaboration among entities such as governments, AI companies, and SMEs to address this challenge directly.
The call to action is clear and immediate. The initiative to engage media outlets, technology firms, and government bodies to address this challenge directly is essential at this point—especially as the severity of deepfakes increases, their platforms becomeannotated, and their detection mechanisms must surpass conventional boundaries. The simultaneous demands of deepfake detection pushing evidence and human vigilance in collaboration with experts face the critical demands of logical thinking.
