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Jubin Nautiyal Wins Big: HC Cracks Down on AI Voice Cloning Platforms

News Analysis India — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Delhi High Court delivered a powerful verdict on February 24, tightening the noose around AI platforms infringing on popular singer Jubin Nautiyal’s personality rights. Justice Tusshar Rao Gedela’s single bench granted an ex-parte interim injunction, marking a pivotal moment in the battle against deepfake technology and synthetic media.

Nautiyal, whose voice has captivated audiences with hits across Bollywood and independent music, highlighted in his petition the sophisticated misuse of his vocal signature and visual identity. AI tools are creating hyper-realistic fake songs, endorsements, and videos, fooling listeners and viewers alike. ‘These deepfakes pose an existential threat to my professional integrity,’ he argued, pointing to unauthorized sales of fan merchandise masquerading as officially endorsed products.

The court concurred, noting the singer’s widespread recognition and the irreversible damage from such impersonations. Platforms must now cease all activities involving Nautiyal’s likeness, including generative AI voices, avatars, and morphed imagery across websites, social media, and virtual worlds.

E-commerce giants and online intermediaries face immediate directives to purge violating content and share perpetrator information. The order’s sweep is comprehensive, covering everything from ad campaigns to metaverse integrations.

Government bodies like MeitY and DoT are roped in for enforcement, with summons issued to respondents. The case advances to pleadings stage on April 28, culminating in a full hearing on August 25.

Beyond Nautiyal, this decision heralds stricter oversight on AI’s creative frontiers. It compels the tech industry to prioritize ethical AI development, balancing innovation with respect for human uniqueness. Fans and artists alike can breathe easier knowing judicial safeguards are evolving apace with technology.

Asha Bhosle Granted Protection in Personality Rights Case by High Court

News Analysis India — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle in a personality rights case. The court issued an order on Thursday, protecting her personality rights. The court has prohibited various entities from misusing the singer’s personal rights, such as her name and images. Even with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), her name and image cannot be used.

The court stated that using AI tools to imitate a celebrity’s voice without permission violates their identity rights. Justice Arif S. Doctor said, “Providing AI tools to change any celebrity’s voice to their voice without their permission would be a violation of that celebrity’s personality rights. Such tools promote the unauthorized appropriation and manipulation of a celebrity’s voice, which is a major component of their personal identity and public persona.”

JioHotstar to Launch AI-Powered Features Including Riya Voice Assistant and MaxView 3.0

News Analysis India — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

JioHotstar is set to introduce a suite of new AI-powered features, including a real-time dubbing service, a voice assistant named Riya, and enhanced viewing options. These features, announced by Reliance, aim to improve user experience and content discovery. Riya, the new voice assistant, is designed to understand natural language and provide relevant search results. Another feature, Voice Print, will offer real-time voice cloning, enabling users to enjoy content in their preferred language with the actors’ original voices and perfect lip-sync. JioLenZ will allow users to watch content from different viewing angles, while MaxView 3.0 will provide live scorecards, instant highlights, multiple language options, and different camera angles. The launch date for these features has not been announced.

AI Technology: The Very AI We Trust Is the Root of the Biggest Threats!

News Analysis India — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The advent of AI has undoubtedly simplified life, but this advanced technology also comes with certain downsides that you should be aware of. Are you aware of the various frauds being perpetrated against people with the help of AI? Today, we will discuss some of these frauds, where AI technology is utilized to swindle people. Scammers can use AI in several ways, such as creating new types of software and analyzing fraud defenses of companies, etc. Scammers targeting people often use generative AI.

Voice Cloning Scam

Some AI tools excel at cloning a voice from a short video of a person speaking. Scammers can create copies of your loved ones’ voices and call you, demanding money. Such scams are often seen targeting the elderly because scammers portray that their grandchildren are in trouble to ensnare them.

Deepfake Video Scams

Deepfake videos are AI-generated videos featuring people who appear completely real, making them very believable (original). Especially when combined with cloned voices. Scammers use deepfake videos of celebrities; sometimes, the videos are directly posted on social media, leading people to websites where scammers collect personal information.

AI-Generated Websites

Scammers can use AI to create websites and then send you website links via email or post links on social media. Fake online stores may offer heavy discounts on popular products to lure people and may run limited-time sales to prompt immediate purchases. After this, scammers can steal your payment details and sell them or even empty your account.