• Sathiyapriya R K

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence, has revolutionized digital content creation but has also become a significant cyber threat. While deepfakes have legitimate applications in entertainment and education, their misuse in cybercrime, misinformation, and identity fraud raises serious legal and ethical concerns. The ability to fabricate highly realistic audio, video, and images challenges the authenticity of digital evidence, disrupts democratic processes, and endangers personal security. Despite its growing risks, the legal landscape for regulating deepfake technology remains fragmented, with nations struggling to establish a cohesive framework. This paper explores the challenges in regulating deepfake technology from both legal and ethical perspectives. It examines existing laws, judicial interpretations, and policy initiatives globally, highlighting the gaps that allow deepfake-related crimes to persist. Furthermore, the ethical dilemmas surrounding consent, privacy, and freedom of expression are analyzed to determine the balance between innovation and security. The study also delves into the role of artificial intelligence in both creating and detecting deepfakes, evaluating the effectiveness of technological solutions against this evolving cyber threat. Through a comparative legal analysis, the paper suggests potential reforms to strengthen regulatory mechanisms while upholding digital rights. The findings emphasize the urgency of global cooperation in addressing deepfake-related cybercrimes and the need for a comprehensive legal framework that harmonizes cybersecurity, human rights, and technological advancements.

Deepfake Technology, Cybercrime Regulation, Digital Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Misinformation and Privacy

"DEEPFAKES AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY: SOCIO-LEGAL CHALLENGES IN INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.h930-h942, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505896.pdf

"DEEPFAKES AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY: SOCIO-LEGAL CHALLENGES IN INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. pph930-h942, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505896.pdf