Court Orders Social Media Platforms to Remove Controversial AI-Generated Audio

A Ludhiana court directs social media platforms to remove a contentious audio clip allegedly featuring a police official demanding sexual favors. The case, filed by activist Devinder Singh Kalra, argues the content is AI-generated and defamatory, undermining public trust and requiring judicial intervention to maintain order.

A Ludhiana court has issued a directive to major social media platforms, mandating the removal of a controversial audio clip that reportedly features a senior police official soliciting sexual favors. The legal action follows a petition by social activist Devinder Singh Kalra.

Kalra's petition, presented in the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class Vibha Rana, contends that the clip is misleading and potentially disruptive to public order. It suggests the content employs AI-generated voices and visuals, defaming law enforcement by impersonating official personnel.

The court acknowledged the potentially defamatory nature of the content, deeming it outside the bounds of protected speech. Highlighting the threat to societal peace and institutional trust, the court ordered immediate cessation of the clip's distribution to preserve dignity in governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)