India’s Bioeconomy: Status, Challenges, and Way Forward
Definition and Scope of Bioeconomy Bioeconomy refers to the industrial use of biological resources (plants, animals, and microorganisms), including the use of bio-based processes and bio-manufacturing, for the production of goods, services, and energy.
BCW Mains Practice: What are deepfakes and why do they pose a significant threat to society? Discuss the steps taken by the Indian government to regulate AI-generated deepfake content.
Deepfakes refer to digitally manipulated content—audio, video, or images—created using artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies. These tools can convincingly imitate real people’s faces, voices, and actions, often making it appear as if someone said or did something they never did. Unlike traditional forms of digital editing, deepfakes are powered by machine learning algorithms that "train" on real footage and then generate synthetic media.