Nitin Gadkari Sues Meta and Google Over Defamatory AI Deepfakes Linked to E20 Policy

• •Nitin Gadkari is suing Meta, X, and Google over defamatory AI deepfakes linked to the E20 policy.
• •The Bombay High Court granted permission for Gadkari to file a civil suit against the platforms.
• •The suit seeks removal of content falsely linking Gadkari to financial benefits from the ethanol blending programme.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has received permission from the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Meta, X, Google, and others over allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfake content. The content falsely links him and his family to financial gains from the E20 ethanol blending programme, which is managed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Gadkari's legal team argues that the deepfakes misrepresent his role and damage his reputation. The suit seeks the removal of the content and interim relief, including a temporary injunction. The court's decision allows Gadkari to pursue legal action due to the jurisdictional implications of the content being accessible in Mumbai. The case highlights the growing concern over the misuse of AI technology for defamation. Gadkari emphasizes that his suit does not aim to stifle public debate but to address false allegations. The court will hear his application for interim relief at a later date.