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India faces a cyber threat from Deepfake and other AI capabilities

  India faces a severe threat from the dark side of technological advancement, where dangerous instruments such as deepfakes and advanced AI capabilities are present. Artificial intelligence-driven deepfakes can create videos that appear remarkably real, causing confusion and quickly spreading false information. Beyond this, impending attacks powered by AI pose a threat to sensitive data, online content manipulation, and system vulnerabilities. India is increasingly dependent on digital technologies, so these dangers must be addressed quickly. Protecting data, maintaining privacy, and establishing confidence in online communications is critical. Importantly, strengthening safeguards for cybersecurity becomes essential to protect against these constantly evolving challenges. The following are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this emerging Deepfake: Advantages Innovation in the Entertainment Business: Deepfake technology can bring new creative possibilities to the en...

Critical Analysis of Consent Under GDPR and DPDP Act

Personal data has become a valuable commodity in the burgeoning digital landscape, and its protection is a fundamental right. Central to this quest for privacy stand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, both wielding the concept of consent as a fundamental legal basis for processing personal data. However, the road to empowering data subjects through consent is riddled with complexities, demanding a critical analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, and potential for improvement. Empowering Individuals: The Promise of Consent GDPR and the DPDP Act champion the ideal of consent as a shield against uninhibited data collection. When implemented effectively, consent empowers individuals with control over their digital footprint. The stringent requirements of "freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous" consent in both frameworks elevate the bar for data practices, forcing organisations to be transparent and re...