Deepfakes in India: A Gendered Analysis of Technological Abuse and its Impact on Women

By- ALPIKA SHRIVASTAVA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR

KAJAL KATARIA

LLM, STUDENTS

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR

ABSTRACT:The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of deepfake technology, enabling the creation of hyper-realistic synthetic media. While this technology has beneficial applications in entertainment, education, and innovation, its misuse has raised serious ethical, legal, and social concerns. In India, deepfakes have increasingly become a tool for gender-based harassment, disproportionately affecting women through non-consensual sexual content, identity manipulation, and cyber exploitation. This research paper examines the rise of deepfake technology in India, its gendered implications, and its impact on women’s safety, dignity, and participation in digital spaces. It further analyzes legal frameworks, technological challenges, and policy responses, offering recommendations for a safer and more equitable digital ecosystem.KEYWORDS:- Deepfake Technology; Artificial Intelligence (AI) ;Gender-Based Harassment; Cyber Exploitation; Women’s Digital Safety.