Police registers FIR against gaming app owner in Sachin Tendulkar deepfake case
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Mumbai (Uttam Hindu News): After learning about the misuse of old edited videos using deepfakes, Sachin Tendulkar on Monday tweeted on Twitter, in which he is seen promoting ‘Skyward Aviator Quest’ gaming app. Mumbai Police has registered an FIR in this matter.
Sachin Tendulkar had written, ‘This video is fake. It is disturbing to see the rampant misuse of technology. Everyone is requested to report such videos, advertisements and apps in large numbers. Social media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Prompt action on their part is important to stop the spread of misinformation and deepfake information.
“We have sought Internet Protocol (IP) address details to trace the accused involved in the crime,” a police officer said. A case has been registered against the gaming app owner (Hurma) under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (defamation) and section 66(A) of the IT Act (punishment for sending objectionable message through communication service).
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