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Preity Zinta Battles AI Deepfakes in Bombay High Court
18 Jun
Summary
- Preity Zinta filed a lawsuit against tech giants over AI deepfakes.
- Bombay High Court permitted Zinta to pursue claims of defamation.
- The suit alleges violation of personality rights and reputation.
Actress Preity Zinta has initiated legal proceedings against major technology firms, including Google LLC and Meta Platforms, over the proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated digital content. She presented her case before the Bombay High Court, seeking recourse against the unauthorized use of her identity in various online formats such as deepfake videos and altered images.
The Bombay High Court has granted Zinta permission to file a substantive civil suit. This legal step allows her to pursue claims concerning the alleged violation of her personality rights, copyrights, and professional reputation. The actor's plea highlights the detrimental impact of such content on her goodwill and public image.
Her legal team argued that these platforms have made the defamatory content accessible globally. Despite some respondents operating outside Mumbai's jurisdiction, Zinta sought and received authorization from the Bombay High Court to proceed with her case. The matter is now expected to move through the legal system.
