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Paris Hilton bravely revealed over 100,000 AI-generated explicit deepfakes of her, none consensual. Drawing parallels to her past privacy violation, she now champions the Defiance Act. This bill aims to empower survivors of non-consensual AI imagery with legal recourse, a cause Hilton passionately supports for her daughter's future safety.

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all users over 18, offering a digital bodyguard for their likeness. This system scans for synthetic or altered faces, alerting users to potential misuse and allowing them to request content removal. The feature ensures equal protection for all creators, regardless of subscriber count.

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ordering the removal of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media across digital platforms. The court recognized Tharoor's enforceable personality and publicity rights, barring the misappropriation of his name, image, voice, and speaking style for any commercial, political, or malicious purpose.

Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new AI model family capable of processing diverse media inputs to generate and edit high-quality video. This multimodal engine integrates real-world knowledge and physics for realistic motion, allowing conversational video editing. Gemini Omni Flash is rolling out to premium subscribers and YouTube Shorts users this week, with broader developer access to follow.

Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by MP Raghav Chadha. He sought protection against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. The court noted that political leaders often face criticism and satire. Arguments focused on the line between defamation and fair political commentary. The case highlights challenges in balancing free speech with dignity in the digital age.

When technology can fabricate faces, voices, entire events, the state must ensure that authenticity remains visible & deception traceable – this is the core rationale of India’s 2026 amendments to IT Rules

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a wedding in June 2026. However, the couple faces constant pregnancy rumors. A parody account recently shared a fake ultrasound sonogram image. It adds fuel to speculation fire. This is not the first time Swift has been targeted with such rumors. Her team is working to protect her image from AI misuse, but protection is limited globally. It only protects her in the US.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against AI-generated deepfake videos depicting him praising Pakistan and discussing sensitive political matters. He argued that such content could harm India's international standing and be exploited by foreign entities.

Johnny Somali faces escalating legal troubles in South Korea with a second victim petition demanding harsher punishment. Currently appealing a six-month labor sentence for deepfake charges, the streamer's situation is complicated by his lawyer reportedly withdrawing. Leaked letters from detention, where he claimed to be "having fun," have also drawn public scrutiny as his appeal proceeds.

The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction against social media accounts and websites misusing Arjun Kapoor's personality rights, including selling merchandise and creating deepfake videos. The court ordered Google and Meta to remove infringing content and disclose subscriber information, emphasizing that unauthorized exploitation of his identity for financial gain violates his rights.

The Delhi High Court has issued a John Doe order to remove deepfake content infringing on Youtuber Bhuvan Bam's rights. This follows an earlier order protecting his personality rights. The court directed platforms like YouTube, Flipkart, Spotify, and Meta to take down unauthorized content and merchandise. This action aims to prevent irreparable harm to Bam and the public.

At Berkshire Hathaway's first AGM under CEO Greg Abel, the conglomerate signaled a cautious approach to AI, prioritizing clear value addition over industry hype. Abel emphasized AI's role in improving efficiency, safety, and decision-making, while Warren Buffett praised Apple and expressed confidence in Abel's leadership, assuring shareholders of Berkshire's enduring strength.