In October 2024, it was announced that Indian performer Rashmika Mandanna had been appointed as the national brand ambassador of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), which is an initiative of India's Ministry of Home Affairs to combat cyber crimes. And why her? It may not just be because of her name brand. She was, unfortunately, subject to a deepfake in November 2023, making people wonder whether deepfakes could be weaponized as gender-based harassment.
It could go beyond that, however. It could, even, have political ramifications.
"What a bunch of malarkey. You know the value of voting Democratic. Our votes count. It’s important that you save your vote for the November election. We’ll need your help in electing Democrats up and down the ticket. Voting this Tuesday only enables the Republicans in their quest to elect Donald Trump again. Your vote makes a difference in November, not this Tuesday"