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Crime
Minister Piyush Goyal Files Legal Action Against AI Deepfake Misinformation
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 08:18 AM
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a case over an AI deepfake that spread misinformation, declaring that such falsehoods will not be tolerated.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has taken legal action against an AI deepfake that circulated misinformation. The case was filed in a court following the discovery of the fabricated content. In a statement, Goyal emphasized that misinformation will not be tolerated and that the government is committed to combating digital deception. The filing signals a broader effort to address the growing threat of deepfakes in India. Further details on the case are pending.